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Government’s shareholding in NatWest Group plc

03 June 2025

Proposing MP
Wycombe
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The government has completed the disposal of its remaining shares in NatWest Group, ending public ownership of the bank.

Action Requested

The government is concluding the sale of its shares through a trading plan that ended on May 30, 2025. The total proceeds from this and previous sales amount to £24.8bn, with a total return of £35bn including dividends and fees.

Key Facts

  • Government raised £24.8bn in sale proceeds.
  • Total return, including dividends and other fees, is £35bn.
  • The original capital provided was approximately £45.5bn.
  • Sale concluded on May 30, 2025.
  • Proceeds from the trading plan alone are £13.2bn.
  • Public Sector Net Debt reduced by £13.2bn.
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