The Co-op has warned that the effect of the uncertain economic climate post Brexit has caused its capital reserves to deplete. The falling unemployment and poor property market condition are also warned by the bank to have a negative effect on its prospects. The bank revealed a narrow loss of £177m for the first half of the year.

All banks are facing further challenges to raise profits after the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 0.25%.

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