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Losses jump at RBS

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RBS has seen its losses more than treble between 2015 and 2016, according to the bank’s latest results.

“In 2016 RBS made an attributable loss of £7 billion, mostly reflecting charges for outstanding litigation and conduct, and costs associated with restructuring of the bank. The financial impact of these issues is a difficult but necessary step in working through the bank’s legacy issues. These costs are a ...