RBS share slump leads to FTSE fall

Royal Bank of Scotland shares slumped 13% today after weaker-than-expected results exploded the recent mood of optimism in the bank sector.

RBS share slump leads to FTSE fall

Royal Bank of Scotland shares slumped 13% today after weaker-than-expected results exploded the recent mood of optimism in the bank sector.

The state-owned firm also reported £7.5 billion of bad debts as chief executive Stephen Hester warned the recovery will take some time.

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