The bank has reported its biggest annual loss since it was rescued by the U.K. government in 2008.
The number of people out of work fell in the three months to December; unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
Scotland's first minister is fighting an attempt by London to scupper vote for independence.
Company plans to step up disposals and end its exploration program in Alaska.
Justin King is to leave the supermarket chain in July after 10 years at the head of the company.
The lender is expected to replace about 400 branches with smaller outlets in Asda supermarkets.
The economy grew by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Jobless rate drops close to point at which the Bank of England said it would consider raising interest rates.
Labour is urging Chancellor George Osborne to block any attempt by Royal Bank of Scotland to pay bonuses of up to double its bankers' annual salary.
A record amount of online shopping was done in December 2013, says the British Retail Consortium.
