Seems France and Spain are letting it run to an extent , no mass testing , deaths are flatlining just protecting the vulnerable ( if this is possible ) . is this the way forward ?
Hello, my bank has told me that I can change my business current account to another bank and get £4000 for doing so and free banking charges for 2 years. Where is the catch in all of this? Has anyone else done this successfully? It certainly seems too good to be true.
Written by Iain Hoey
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is launching the YFC Achiever Awards, sponsored by NatWest, to recognise and reward the enterprising and supportive initiatives inspired by rural young people.
The awards have been announced following on from a period...
Well slap me buttocks and call me Maureen ...
Today I had to go to the bank to pay in a largish cheque.
Now the queue to get in was 8 strong outside with only two allowed in to undertake transactions. So far, so socially distanced
When I got to the front of the outdoor line after 25 minutes...
I was recently ordered to get my first 'smart' 'phone, so I did.
I'm not using it for calls etc. yet, but I have started to learn how to use it, and so I'm looking at getting a few apps that will be useful and / or of interest. I don't mind getting free ones or paying for 'better' ones if they...
How have people that aren't born into it managed to purchase a farm? Is it possible to get a mortgage for it? We currently own a couple of parcels that we have worked our arses off to get, and have a mortgage on a house but would love to purchase a holding rather than spend our whole lives...
This is becoming increasingly popular and convenient way of paying invoices. I have however heard of several people having their email accounts hacked and and paying money to fraudulent bank accounts. Any way to check this out apart from sending someone a small amount and ringing to see if they...
3 recent successes have been for farmers all of which were based in Wales. Two were with Lloyds, and one was with NatWest. We had a case with Santander, but ultimately it was not successful.
On the three successful cases, one farmer received back around £160,000 as cash redress, another received...
Ive brought some tools from NZ and I now need to pay for them.
The easiest way is just transfer money from my account but at the banks exchange rate and they get there transfer fee on top.
Anyone know of a trusted middle man that gives good exchange rates with minimal fees?
As has been suggested, all future Anton Coaker column pieces will be posted as they appear (generally on a Thursday weekly basis) on this locked and sticky thread
For those who don't know him, Anton is a fifth generation farmer on the Forest of Dartmoor
Anton's articles are syndicated...
Getting to the time of year for the chat with bank manager.
Not expecting any major surprises in terms of arrangement fees or rates.
Think we could reduce our requirements but not so sure it will be wise to with the political stuff going on.
Threats and opportunities and all that.
So what are...
taking a cue from others with their own threads....and upon a suggestion of a friend whom i keep 'entertained':rolleyes:
so today.....up at the sheds at 6am to check for lambings although we're not supposed to start for a month:banghead:....just a single....penned it up and back for school...
From the Director of Agriculture, Roddy McLean
Farming is like any other business, it has its peaks and troughs and there are various factors beyond an individuals’ control that can mean things don’t always go our way.
However, as always there are several elements that can be implemented...
Consumers tucking into sun-dried tomatoes at a picnic during the summer’s heatwave probably gave little thought as to how that food went from farm to fork.
But those in the food industry know only too well that processors, manufacturers and wholesalers supplying supermarkets and restaurants are...
The Business Barn has teamed up with NatWest to bring a cohesive offering to users of the rural business advice website.
As one of the leading agricultural banks operating within the UK, helping to finance projects of all sizes, the partnership will help cement the bank’s commitment to the...
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has teamed up with NatWest to encourage young farmers across the country to promote their clubs to new members.
A cash prize of £350 is up for grabs as the federation launches a video competition open to all young farmer clubs.
The aim...
A new banking partnership has been established to support farmers who are struggling to obtain funding for urgent or complicated projects.
UK Agricultural Finance and NatWest, two suppliers listed on The Business Barn MarketPlace, have joined forces in the first partnership of its kind, to...
Anyone had this my business account has been suspended went to buy something online and wouldn't take my card so went on my online banking account gone only my other account still there was plenty in it too!
Rang them up after 30 mins they tell me itsbeen suspended because they have missing...