‘Suspicious packages’ found at Glasgow University and RBS in Edinburgh
Several buildings at the University of Glasgow and the Royal Bank of Scotland’s headquarters in Edinburgh have been evacuated following reports of suspicious packages.
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‘Suspicious packages’ found at Glasgow University and RBS in Edinburgh
Several buildings at the University of Glasgow and the Royal Bank of Scotland’s headquarters in Edinburgh have been evacuated following reports of suspicious packages.
RBS beats full-year profit expectations, warns of 'heightened' Brexit uncertainty
Royal Bank of Scotland reported a net income of £1.62 billion ($2.07 billion) for 2018 on Friday.
RBS sued by Newham council over the terms of £150m in loans
Newham council is suing Royal Bank of Scotland over the terms of about £150m in complex bank loans, making it the latest UK bank to face a lawsuit over lending terms that critics say piled undue pressure on local services.
