01:33 PM EDT, 05/29/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NatWest Group ( NWG ) faces the sale by the UK government of its remaining publicly owned shares in the bank as early as Friday, Sky News reported Thursday, citing sources.

The Treasury plans to sell its remaining 0.1% stake, though the timing may change, the report said.

NatWest Group ( NWG ) and the UK Treasury declined to comment, Sky News said.

NatWest ( NWG ) and the Treasury didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires.

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