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It's definitely a story of PR incompetence.
Oh, that PR.
It's definitely a story of PR incompetence.
Coutts broke a golden rule of internet use.
Never type anything on a computer which you are not prepared to see on the front page of a newspaper.
Coutts internal paperwork says he was booted out due to his views and public persona.
Seems at first they tried to portray it as a financial decision.
This has been an object lesson on how not to respond to a story.
Just to be certain, that's the only reason?
Can 'private' organisations not pick and chose these days who they deal with in certain parts of their business?
Just to be certain, that's the only reason?
Can 'private' organisations not pick and chose these days who they deal with in certain parts of their business?
Just to be certain, that's the only reason?
Can 'private' organisations not pick and chose these days who they deal with in certain parts of their business?
They can, but also they're obliged to provide a basic account to almost everyone, even those without an address.
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Just to be certain, that's the only reason?
Can 'private' organisations not pick and chose these days who they deal with in certain parts of their business?
To take a slightly different line... how do banks comply with money laundering regulations in opening a bank account for a homeless person?
They can, but also they're obliged to provide a basic account to almost everyone, even those without an address.
Nigel Farage would like to have a business account also
I would imagine it depends on the basis that they “pick and choose”. For example, I can’t see any business or private organisation “getting away with” refusing to deal with women. (Not saying they should get away with it).
At what point does discrimination law kick-in? Can you discriminate in businesson the basis of political belief/past activity/potential future risk?
If you run a 'green' bank can you refuse to give accounts to oil businesses.
At what point does discrimination law kick-in? Can you discriminate in businesson the basis of political belief/past activity/potential future risk?
If you run a 'green' bank can you refuse to give accounts to oil businesses.