RT bank accounts closed in UK

[ThePythonicCow]

Russia Today (RT) has announced that National Westminster Bank (NorWest) is closing all RT accounts with them, and that the entire Royal Bank of Scotland Group, of which NatWest is part, would refuse to service RT. The letter from NorWest to RT said that the decision was final and that it is “not prepared to enter into any discussion in relation to it.”

References:

UK bank to close RT accounts, 'long live freedom of speech!' – editor-in-chief (RT) (https://www.rt.com/news/363013-rt-uk-accounts-blocked/)
Kremlin-Funded Network Russia Today's U.K. Bank Accounts Blocked (HollywoodReporter.com) (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/russia-todays-uk-accounts-blocked-938731)
Russia Today’s UK bank accounts blocked: Editor-in-chief (IndianExpress.com) (http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/russia-todays-uk-bank-account-blocked-editor-in-chief-3087824/)
Russian state broadcaster RT says its bank accounts 'frozen in UK' (IndiaTVNews.com) (http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world-russian-state-broadcaster-rt-says-its-bank-accounts-frozen-in-uk-352704)
RT's Bank Accounts Blocked In The UK; Russia Foreign Ministry Slams RBS' Decision (Zerohedge) (http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-10-17/rts-bank-accounts-blocked-uk)
UK Prime Minister Responds To Blocking Of RT's Bank Accounts (Zerohedge) (http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-10-17/uk-prime-minister-responds-blocking-rts-bank-accounts)
Blocking RT Accounts 'Direct Attack on Freedom of Speech' and 'Will Backfire' (SputnickNews.com) (https://sputniknews.com/europe/201610171046418032-uk-russia-account-blocked/)

Notice that the HollywoodReporter article linked above adds the word "Kremlin" to the beginning of it's article title, and adds a (gratuitous, in my view) slam against Russia in the last paragraph of its article: "It's not the first time RT has hit the headlines in the U.K. Two years ago one of its London-based hosts resigned over what she said was slanted coverage of the downing of Malaysian Airways flight MH17 over Ukraine." None of the other reports, by RT, India sources or Zerohedge, try such an anti-Russian slant.

[ThePythonicCow]

Here's the letter that NatWest sent to RT, informing them of these account closures:

http://thepythoniccow.us/Natwest_closes_RT_accounts.jpg

[Cidersomerset]

Bloody ell have I got to move my posts ...LOL.... I'l just move this one ,though this
could outgrow the Assange thread....

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Published on 17 Oct 2016

"Going Underground" presenter Afshin Rattansi comments on the news that RT
UK has it's bank accounts blocked by Natwest bank. The war on free speech in
freedom hating Theresa May's Britain.

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?93937-Julian-Assange-dead-largely-exagerated-rumors-Update-Post-2-and-others-Assange-Internet-cut&p=1106350&viewfull=1#post1106350

[Cidersomerset]

UK: RT's UK bank accounts blocked by NatWest

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Published on 17 Oct 2016

The UK bank accounts of the Russian television channel RT (formerly Russia Today)
have been blocked, editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan reported on Monday.
NatWest, the bank that RT had an account with, sent a letter to the broadcaster
noting that the entire Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) group, which NatWest are a
part of, would refuse to serve the news channel. No reason has been given.



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This is an updated article.....

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RT: NatWest to close Russian channel's UK bank accounts

22 minutes ago


NatWest bank has frozen the accounts of Russia's state-run broadcaster RT, its editor-in-chief says.

Margarita Simonyan tweeted: "They've closed our accounts in Britain. All our accounts. 'The decision
is not subject to review.' Praise be to freedom of speech!"

An MP from Russia's ruling party has said the country's Parliament will "demand an explanation" from the UK.

RT says the bank gave no explanation for its decision.

It said the entire Royal Bank of Scotland Group, of which NatWest is part, was refusing to service RT.
The broadcaster, previously known as Russia Today, says NatWest wrote to its London office saying:
"We have recently undertaken a review of your banking arrangements with us and reached the
conclusion that we will no longer provide these facilities."

read more....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37677020

[downliner]

Think this could be the reason? axJRaUkJWtY

[Octavusprime]

Julian Assange apparently has had his internet cut. Not sure if it's related but it is mentioned in one of the videos linked above. He sent out 3 strange tweets that everyone is calling a "Dead Man Switch" which would release massive information if anything were to happen to Julian. Powers making moves to silence media and whistle blowers.... Something big is brewing. Could it be connected with recent Yemen bombings and escalating tension with Russia or perhaps an incoming financial collapse?

https://www.rt.com/viral/363016-wikileaks-codes-assange-death/

[Cidersomerset]

I've been looking to see if Max goes on RT for a statement.....


Max Keiser ‏@maxkeiser · 25m25 minutes ago  Hackney, London

I'm sure Brits are not happy that RBS, a bank they own post-bailout,
is TURNING AWAY business - because CEO's feelings got hurt.

https://twitter.com/maxkeiser?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[Cardillac]

there have been rumors (websites) that Russia is preparing for war and that all Russian nationals need to leave foreign countries and return to home- I have no idea if any of this is based on actual fact- but I find it strange that RT accounts with the NorWest bank will in the future be closed and no discussion of this will be available- so what's really going on?-

normaly when a war starts it will start in the spring/summer of a yr. due to facilitating ground troop mvt's (thanks to the weather)- so if all this is true, what is planned?- am just wondering-

Larry

[Cidersomerset]

there have been rumors (websites) that Russia is preparing for war and that all Russian nationals need to leave foreign countries and return to home- I have no idea if any of this is based on actual fact- but I find it strange that RT accounts with the NorWest bank will in the future be closed and no discussion of this will be available- so what's really going on?-

normaly when a war starts it will start in the spring/summer of a yr. due to facilitating ground troop mvt's (thanks to the weather)- so if all this is true, what is planned?- am just wondering-

Larry



Assad forces backed by Hezbola and the Russian air force have been
preparing to retake east Aleppo . This is why John Kerry is in London
and the odd goings on with Julian Assange and with RT and Nat West.
The US said they were going to cyber attack Moscow and it may have
started yesterday with Putin in Brazil.

‘Maybe I said something wrong’: Blackout as Putin talks about NSA
surveillance at BRICS presser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9LvCRalCxc

Russia have been preparing for a possible war from the defencive
stand point for a while . But I think it will be the US or angency / Ally
'false flag' that is more likey to start a major conflict. Though I do
not think this will happen , unless by accident or rogue elements.....

[Althena]

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[Sueanne47]

More on RT from Luke Rudkowski :

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[Hervé]

#BankXit: Long-term NatWest client closes account in retaliation for action against RT (https://www.rt.com/news/363067-rt-bank-account-uk/)

Published time: 17 Oct, 2016 17:04
Edited time: 17 Oct, 2016 17:52
Get short URL (http://on.rt.com/7s57)


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Video: https://www.rt.com/news/363067-rt-bank-account-uk/

RT has received an outpouring of support after NatWest bank’s decision to close the accounts of its British office. Among the messages sent to RT was one from a NatWest client who has decided to take personal retaliation against the bank.

Here’s what the man wrote to RT:
“I have been a NatWest account holder in the UK since 2003, today I just emailed them the following text:
“According to today's news you arbitrarily intend to cancel the bank accounts of RT NEWS, as this is my preferred news source it is my intention to arbitrarily cancel my banking services with you and I sincerely hope that my account cancellation is joined by thousands of other like-minded account holders, I don't suppose you could recommend another banking service could you, perhaps one that sticks to banking and not politics?

“Sincerely, Tony West”
If you share these sentiments or are a NatWest client who has doubts about the bank’s policies following its decision against RT, send us your story at bankxit@rttv.ru.




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Royal Bank of Scotland giving RT #BankXit (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BankXit?src=hash) & we're getting tons of msgs! Have something to say? Email bankxit@rttv.ru http://on.rt.com/7s57 (https://t.co/SWTpGoCCPA)


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[Ashy67]

I wonder if the uk government have used their influence ( being a shareholder in RBS) in the banks decision to do this? Another slap in the face for Russia and Putin.

[Cidersomerset]

‘It’s a shame truth is being sacrificed’ – Oliver Stone on RT UK’s bank account closure

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Published on 17 Oct 2016
Film director, screenwriter & producer Oliver Stone talks to host of Going Underground
Afshin Rattansi on RT UK bank account cancellation. Watch full interview on Wednesday
on RT channel and our YouTube page.

More from Going Underground here: https://www.rt.com/shows/going-underg...

[Harley]

I agree with Oliver Stone.

This is a (Hidden) Media War.

[Verdilac]

‘It’s a shame truth is being sacrificed’ – Oliver Stone on RT UK’s bank account closure

rf4JkyIrz7U

Published on 17 Oct 2016
Film director, screenwriter & producer Oliver Stone talks to host of Going Underground
Afshin Rattansi on RT UK bank account cancellation. Watch full interview on Wednesday
on RT channel and our YouTube page.

More from Going Underground here: https://www.rt.com/shows/going-underg...

This makes me think the UK is going to be a sacrificial goat in the up coming plays,

disconnected from Europe for may reasons with a separate currency as not to affect a devaluation of the euro, the public being lied to on a daily basis through the news outlets .

Lead by the nose and so many do not see it.

[Satori]

This war is not being waged simply with boots on the ground. New age warfare is very sophisticated and deadly.

[Hervé]

I agree with Oliver Stone.

This is a (Hidden) Media War.
One recent reason for the "Media war":


Russian Artificial Intelligence Expert: US media hyped Trump to help Hillary (http://www.fort-russ.com/2016/10/russian-artificial-intelligence-expert.html)
[...]
"No country in the world, and especially in democracies, has free media", said Shalack.

"This is one of the most effective levers of power, allowing to drive required thoughts into the heads of the masses and to control them. How to neutralize an undesirable political figure, especially a presidential candidate? Just stop writing about him, and if it is impossible, mention his name from time to time to give people the impression of marginality of this character...
[...]


Whistleblowers... e-mails hacks... Syria... Ukraine... Libya... Iraq... Yemen... Sudan... Ethiopia... Yugoslavia... Serbia... and on and on and on...

Understanding why MSM remains silent on most subjects of interest beside a few ridiculings here and there?

[Fellow Aspirant]

Oddly, National West (NatWest) disagrees. In a statement from 9 hours ago, NatWest says it has taken no action w.r.t. Russia Today. From 'The Scotsman' (Scotland's national paper) ...

"Claims by Russian broadcaster RT that the Royal Bank of Scotland group’s NatWest arm has frozen its UK bank accounts have been denied by the bank.

RBS said that it had not closed any accounts belonging to RT, formerly known as Russia Today and claimed that a redacted letter from NatWest published on the broadcaster’s website, related to a different company.

It is believed the company involved is a supplier of the firm with no obvious financial links to RT.

RT earlier accused the bank of curbing “freedom of speech” and claimed that the alleged decision could be the beginning of new British sanctions against Russia.

RBS insisted that RT’s bank accounts “remain open”.

LINK:

http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/natwest-owner-rbs-denies-claims-it-has-closed-rt-s-bank-accounts-1-4260808



So what's going on?

B.

[Karma Ninja]

This might actually benefit RT as they can deal with a new financial institution and avoid getting caught up in the probable RBS fall,

[Flowerpunkchip]

Anon Wibble 8:47 PM on 17/10/2016

" I love these comments! Natwest have closed bitcoin accounts. Also on the same day that Julian Assange's internet has been cut off, we get this announcement. It stinks. Yet despite the obvious evidence, people are still anti Russia. Russia isn't the aggressor. Iran isn't the aggressor, we are. That's the reality. People just cannot see it. It's so obvious. Look how many countries Iran has invaded, look how many countries Russia has invaded. Now look at the dozens of countries we've invaded. Saddam was hanged over WMD he didn't even have. Milosovic committed suicide in his cell during a kangaroo war crimes, and has been recently pardonned. We funded and armed mercinaries all over the middle east for the arab spring, now government weapons are all over the arab world in the hands of ISIS. WE are the problem. Not Russia."

Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/natwest-owner-rbs-denies-claims-it-has-closed-rt-s-bank-accounts-1-4260808

Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/natwest-owner-rbs-denies-claims-it-has-closed-rt-s-bank-accounts-1-4260808

[Cidersomerset]

Cut Off: RT bank accounts in UK will be closed without explanation

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Published on 17 Oct 2016

The bank RT uses in the United Kingdom has announced that all the channel’s
bank accounts with the bank will be closed in the UK without providing any
explanation. George Galloway, a former longtime British MP, joins RT and calls
the bank’s decision “an attack on the freedom of speech” and says “the key
problem is that RT has become extremely popular as the BBC has become
increasingly unpopular.”

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NatWest owner RBS denies claims it has closed RT's bank accounts
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/natwest-owner-rbs-denies-claims-it-has-closed-rt-s-bank-accounts-1-4260808

It does remind me of the old Scottish meme about money and the
Dads Army episode the 'Misers hoard' , and the uncle Ebenezer
in Robert Louis Stevensons classic Kidnapped novel/movie...

Private Frazer the local undertaker was always at odds with Captain
Mannering the local bank manager in their civilian life , to whom he
is talking too in this clip....
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http://cdn-static.sidereel.com/episodes/73237/featured_2x/190642.jpg

Dads Army : The misers hoard full episode....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBxzXvA07E

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the guardian....

Monday 17 October 2016 17.22 BST

Closure of Russia Today bank accounts nothing to do with us – Treasury

British government denies role in NatWest closing bank accounts of Moscow’s
main propaganda tool in English-speaking world

Russia has angrily accused Britain of trampling on freedom of speech after
NatWest said it was closing down the bank accounts of the Kremlin TV
channel Russia Today (RT).

Russian MPs, the foreign ministry and human rights officials all condemned the
move, and said the UK government was guilty of violating press freedom and of
double standards. “Long live freedom of speech!”, RT’s editor-in-chief, Margarita
Simonyan, tweeted sarcastically.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/17/russia-todays-uk-bank-accounts-frozen-says-editor

[Cidersomerset]

There could be a twist to this story ? for every conspiracy theorist ...LOL


What if the ploy is by Russia to get its money out of the UK before any
freeze on assets might occur over Syria ,Ukraine or even a wider conflict ?

Though I doubt it ? the story has gone quite....LOL


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Wealthy Russian Natwest customers 'prepare to REMOVE their money from
the bank in protest after it freezes the accounts of Kremlin-backed TV channel Russia Today'
RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said NatWest closed UK accounts
She claimed decision was final and joked: 'Long live freedom of speech'
Ms Simonyan said Russians are preparing to remove money from NatWest
NatWest today claimed the broadcaster's bank accounts remain open

By Mark Duell for MailOnline

Published: 12:16, 17 October 2016 | Updated: 20:28, 17 October 2016


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3843634/Bank-accounts-Russian-state-broadcaster-Russia-Today-FROZEN-UK.html#ixzz4NQK7NZqC
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

[Eric J (Viking)]

One of my customers couldn't pay (debit card) for an item on Friday gone. She phoned the bank (nat west) and they had said all transactions were on hold or something like that... She couldn't even shop for food that evening....??! She had to collect her car the next day.

Viking

[Cidersomerset]

More speculation and comment.....I should point out Edward Lucas senior editor at
the economist near the end should be asked to clarify his remarks at a fair
employment tribunal .....

"It's got to have come from above" on RT's Natwest accounts

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Published on 18 Oct 2016
"It's got to have come from above" say some about yesterday's news that Natwest
are closing RT UK's bank accounts without further discussion. From the public backlash
that followed RBS (who are govt-funded and own Natwest) issued a statement saying
it will formally review its closure. Although Tories have publicly dismissed the company
as a joke they actually increased BBC World Service's budget by nearly £330m last
year to incorporate Russia into its network.

[Hervé]

Maybe Natwest is under investigation ? Or gone insolvent?

[sunpaw]

I am not a fan of RT.

They rather choose to give broadcast time to 'people obviously hating people/mobilizing uninformed masses on dangerous ground'.

The 'freedom of speech', 'their' freedom of speech is having that 'just broadcasted', not commented. No comments on 'thats actually wrong/false (on many levels)', no comments on 'there are counter rallies' (and not to mention, those then have actual facts, besides being not threatening for other people).

I don't want such 'broadcasts' appearing as 'journalism'. They actively are involved to paint a wrong picture. To highlight expressions I personally want to heave dealt with otherwise. The people they favor are covert right wing extremists, neonazis - who themselves attack journalists physically (which interestingly isn't broadcasted). And its from 'my turf' - where fascist dumbs stir not only 'trouble' but destroyed peoples homes, shops, cars. Attacked people violently and set a house on fire at night.

Its one thing to highlight their danger, but not commented broadcasting spitting hate (besides obvious lies and twisted topics) - is giving such people support.
Which is financed by Russia.
So unless people KNOW what else is going on - which RT doesn't show or even mention - easily has others believe 'thats the new normal, this is right'.

The few times (I counted 2 over the last 2 years) they showed something important and on time, later was used to paint a wrong picture again. Taken out of context. So comment would have been useful - because people also already drawn 'RT has it right'. Which isn't the case - how I see it.

So reading now, the letter wasn't directly to RT - its exactly what impression I already got. Stirring people up.
Besides: - there are other banks and since they are not 'UK' but Russia Today UK - they don't need that ONE bank. Not even IF it would be the only bank in the UK.
Also: - a bank has the right to quit a contract, as does the costumer. They didn't even froze the accounts (but have given time to take business elsewhere).

Claiming its restricting freedom of speech when its not even directed at RT directly, given notice AND being just a normal deal (the bank isn't supposed to stick with RT for a lifetime or longer) - its a slap in the face of 'freedom of speech'. (Besides then again personal experience they themselves rather to give time for speeches of KNOWN fascist idealizing individuals)

And since Russia bombs knowingly hospitals and civilians in Syria (proven, and statements debunked as lies) using even banned stuff - its about time someone is talking at least about sanctions.
And since it appears not even connected to RT, RUSSIA today directly - its not even a sanction (or it does not appear as such).

Another factor is Brexit - financial markets WILL shift due to EU law/market and UK's need to negotiate deals. So IF its against Russia, which is indicated its not, at least if the letter was to a not obviously to RT connected business (if THIS even is true, as in the connection brings RT down - which again is also strange btw) - one can speculate UK rather wants deals with EU and their markets than with Russia, Turkey, and/or Hungary (since Orban also is rather highlighted in RT broadcasts).

So IF RT will shut down more - I welcome that. As a point actually for actually freedom of speech as I UNDERSTAND it. Hate speech (which I witnessed personally being broadcasted one-dimensional over and over and leaving violent attacks out of being shown (especially it being JOURNALISTS being attacked - which I am mainly referring to) isn't freedom of speech. They just feel free to express their hate. And its also NOT reported or broadcasted by RT WHEN 'feeling free' isn't freedom of speech, when its against the law, when its prosecuted. Which happens at such rallies.
So RT actually gets paid to highlight hate speech. This isn't journalism for me.

Its wrong on so many levels.
And I wonder what business it actually is to be 'shattered' by a bank notice, strangely if its not even directly addressed at them.
Do they not know about other banks?
And besides this - do they expect I buy their crap? Would they have broadcasted the 'outrage' of a bank if they took their financials elsewhere? Risking the jobs of people working there?
I got my account cancelled, I also took my business elsewhere - as I please.

However its still something. Everybody, even 'mainstream' is drawn in. Bank involved (who actually likes banks, so who thinks twice how ridiculous they even appear regarding AS A BUSINESS), and a bit of Russia - who is treated 'wrongly' by banks.
Does mainstream DRAW attention Russia BOMBS hospitals, civilians since MONTHS, even breaking law regarding what is 'allowed to use when bombing' (wow) - and there now 'shall be some 'sanctions'....

Nah, Russia gets some sympathies - and nothing else happens......... What a twisted, sad world.

[Baby Steps]

When the official narrative is so distorted in the MSM, creating myths about Russian aggression, omitting key facts about the wars, not challenging the corruption & cronyism in the UK, a dissenting voice is ESSENTIAL

Even if it was all wrong, it would be good-because everybody needs a critic from time to time. but in reality is is more balanced often than the BBC. Western news is more controlled than ever right now. That is actually the most frightening thing. People are being herded to disaster by the false narrative they buy into. BUT ITS BIASED - I hear you shout - SO WHAT. Use discernment to sort the facts from the bias. If we relied on Western MSM would be asking how tower 7 fell at free-fall?

[Cidersomerset]

They rather choose to give broadcast time to 'people obviously hating people/mobilizing uninformed masses on dangerous ground'.

I partly agree they certainly have their slant on stories but it certainly gives balance
to western media which is why I go to BBC and RT most days for news. I also look
at a wide range of news outlets from Fox to Press TV and many in between.Its a
bridge between some alternate web sites and mainstream propaganda,though it
does have its own bias's.

As for guests they have some very good contributors that do not get on the
mainstream like Patrick Henningsen 21 century wire ,Ray Mc Govern and many
more experts in their field , bloggers and researchers. They also have some
not so good. I certainly think they have helped open the minds of many in the
west that in the time of the Soviet Union and TASS would have had virtually no
air time and is why TPTB could keep the war meme going. They always need
a enemy or bogey man , fear to control and profit from the general population.
People are seeing through the war on terror and the elites looks like they want
another cold war to boost the mil ind complex's and keep the sacrificial bodies
coming.Which has got a bit off topic but all related imo....LOL

[Cidersomerset]

Seems like bad communication or a cock up !

I'm still not sure what the situation is ?

hiThRIHwQDE



NatWest said a letter had been sent to one of RT's suppliers,
not RT itself, and no accounts had been frozen.


Late on Monday, NatWest appeared to backtrack on its decision,
announcing that it was reviewing the situation.

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RT: NatWest denies shutting accounts of Russian TV channel


1 hour ago


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RT is based in the Millbank Tower by the River Thames in London

A British bank has denied reports it closed the UK accounts of RT, Russian state
TV's international channel.NatWest said a letter had been sent to one of RT's
suppliers, not RT itself, and no accounts had been frozen. The Russian embassy
in London has objected to what it called an "openly political decision".

But the UK Treasury said no new sanctions or obligations relating to Russia had
been imposed on British banks since February 2015.The UK joined other EU
states in imposing sanctions on Russia following its annexation of Crimea from
Ukraine in March 2014.On Monday, RT's editor-in-chief, Margarita Simonyan
tweeted that "all" the channel's accounts in Britain had been closed.The TV
station says the supplier is the local production company that, amongst other
things, handles RT staff salaries.

Late on Monday, NatWest appeared to backtrack on its decision, announcing
that it was reviewing the situation.

Read more...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37697474

[Cidersomerset]

Its difficult to know without more clarification from Natt West whether this has any deeper/sinister
undertones or an admin or policy error ? It does tie into the current situation with other issues.
The Anglo Saxon democracies and others are finding the balance of 'freedoms' and 'authority'
more clouded over the past two decades especially after the defined rules of the cold war.
Which it seems the security apparatus in most countries are trying to justify reasons to exist
and carry out old to new policy agendas . Hence war on terror and other fear control mechanisms....


RT article and a couple of related topics imo......
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‘If we put up with this, what’s next?’ – author of petition against closure of RT’s UK bank accounts

By David on 19 October 2016 GMT

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‘It’s important to stand up against NatWest’s decision to close RT’s UK bank accounts, said British
journalist Oliver Tickell, who launched a petition protesting the move, while asking “if we put up
with this, then what’s next?”

The journalist pointed out that RT has been “tremendously successful” in providing an alternative
take on events for its UK viewers, who “appreciate the diversity that it adds to otherwise frankly
rather uniformed output, in particular, on television.”

“It has carved out an important role for itself in covering stories that other channels don’t cover
and in covering a lot of stories that they do cover in rather different ways, with different emphasis,”
said Tickell, an author and campaigner who concentrates on health and environmental issues.’

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Read more: ‘If we put up with this, what’s next?’ – author of petition against closure of RT’s UK bank accounts

https://www.rt.com/news/363143-rt-petition-bank-accounts/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome

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Britain Accused Of Attacking Press Freedom – Again

By David on 19 October 2016 GMT

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Britain Accused Of Attacking Press Freedom – Again

18th October 2016 / United Kingdom

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The U.K. prides itself on its past commitment to free expression and press freedom, but as we
found out last year the targeted surveillance of journalists and calls by Britain’s prime minister,
then David Cameron, heavily supported by Home Secretary, now PM Theresa May, to ban secure
messaging indicated a clear shift toward a more much restrictive environment for the press.

Then of course we have the famed raid by GCHQ on the offices of The Guardian over the Edward
Snowden leaks in 2013. Just last year The Guardian published a piece about how the government
are directly spying on British journalists. “GCHQ’s bulk surveillance of electronic communications
has scooped up emails to and from journalists working for some of the US and UK’s largest media
organisations.”

In the worst scenario possible for press freedom, the British government has classified investigative
journalists as terrorists when it comes to surveillance.’

Read more: Britain Accused Of Attacking Press Freedom – Again

http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/britain-accused-attacking-press-freedom/

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Spy agencies illegally collected personal data on British citizens for 10 years, judges rule

By David on 19 October 2016 GMT

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Spy agencies illegally collected personal data on British citizens for 10 years, judges rule

By Admi 18th oct....

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‘British spy agencies broke privacy rules by secretly and illegally collecting massive amounts of
UK citizens’ confidential personal information for more than 10 years, top judges have ruled.

Responding to a complaint brought by Privacy International, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
(IPT) has ruled that the collection of bulk personal data – conducted by GCHQ, MI5 and MI6
between 1998 and 2015 – was unlawful.

It ruled that surveillance of individuals’ phone and web use had been taking place without adequate
safeguards or supervision for more than a decade.’

Read more: Spy agencies illegally collected personal data on British citizens for 10 years, judges rule


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