Eurozone woes have squeezed Santander’s UK profits this year as it pays the price for having to dangle more attractive deposit rates to tempt nervy savers, the bank said today.

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Banks given ultimatum to plug their black holes

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Royal Bank of Scotland faces 'shareholder discontent' over £607m bonuses

Payouts by the 81% state-owned bank have infuriated investors

Channel 4 bosses get bigger bonuses despite £27m loss

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Co-op Bank said Tootell had been specifically appointed to lead the bank through the potential Project Verde takeover of Lloyds branches

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Chief executive quits amid news that ‘external support’ may be needed to plug £1bn hole in balance sheet

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