THE alleged involvement of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the manipulation of Libor, a key bank interest rate affecting loans and mortgages, could be worse than that of Barclays, an MP claimed last night.
Former Barclays deputy chairman Sir Nigel Rudd has slammed MPs for a "completely unacceptable" attack on the bank's embattled ex-boss Bob Diamond.
If a week is a long time in politics, how long is 18 months in banking?
A busy week for results will see two of Britain's under-pressure banks post figures, while British Gas owner Centrica will also be in the spotlight.