Press releases
Dec
01
2017

From Monday, 4 December 2017, Santander for Intermediaries (SfI) will be introducing a soft credit check process across all its intermediated mortgage business, providing customers with the peace of mind that their credit rating will not be affected at the early stages of applying for a mortgage.

Dec
01
2017

On Wednesday, 13 December 2017, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on Preston Street, Wembley. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.

Dec
01
2017

Swansea and London Borough of Hillingdon will see the arrival of new cycle hire schemes this spring, after Swansea University and Brunel University London won the Santander Cycles University Challenge. The schemes, which will be open to students, residents and visitors alike, have been awarded to the two universities after they came top in a nationwide competition.

Nov
17
2017
  • On 17 November, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on High Street, Bromsgrove. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.
Nov
17
2017
  • Formed originally in 1996, the management team at Hallmark Sheet Metal has in excess of 78 years of combined engineering experience.
  • The company has grown by focusing on the manufacture of low volume, complex sheet metal components via processes such as laser cutting, robotic bending and welding. It is a highly automated business with 20 staff providing operating two shifts.
Nov
15
2017
  • House building is down around 50 per cent since 1970 in part because the seller bears some of the tax burden
  • UK property wealth is heavily skewed. Over 55鈥檚 own 63 per cent, with an average wealth of 拢161,000, while 25-34鈥檚 own least, with an average wealth of just 拢3,000
  • An additional 146,000 property transactions would have taken place between 2012 鈥 2017 had movers not been faced with Stamp Duty tax
  • People need flexibility to move easily and inexpensively. However, Stamp Duty inhibits the incentive to relocate for profitable labour opportunities, reducing the ability to react to changes in economic conditions in different geographies
Nov
12
2017

Based in Cornwall, the business has grown into one of the UK鈥檚 leading independent nursery chains, recognised by the Nursery Chains 2017 publication as being in the top five nationally for quality. Following a management buy-out in 2012, backed by mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge, the business developed five new sites which have successfully opened since 2014.

Nov
08
2017

On 8 November, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch at The Arcade in Sheffield鈥檚 Meadowhall Centre. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.

Nov
08
2017

On 8 November 2017, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on Newgate Street Bishop Auckland. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.

Nov
08
2017

Santander employees from the Flyde Coast came head to head with colleagues from South Glasgow recently as they competed in a 鈥淪tore Wars鈥 fundraising challenge for the bank鈥檚 charity partners Barnardo鈥檚 and Age UK.

Nov
06
2017

Following the decision by the Bank of England to increase the base rate by 0.25 per cent to 0.50 per cent, Santander has reviewed its variable rates on its saving and mortgage products for existing customers and has announced the following changes today:

Nov
05
2017

Santander UK notes the publication of the results of the 2017 stress tests conducted on seven major UK banks and building societies by the Bank of England.

Nov
04
2017

The MBO team includes Heather Mawrey, newly appointed as Managing Director having been with the firm for 11 years, and Joseph Storr, the firm鈥檚 new Commercial Finance Director. Storr joined Beaucare in 2015 having a background in finance and working within the healthcare and manufacturing industries. Jonathan Brown, founder, will continue to play an active role in the business, moving to the new position of Chairman.

Nov
03
2017

On 3 November 2017, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on Kingsland High Street, Dalston. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.

Nov
03
2017
  • On 3 November 2017, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on Market Place, Holt. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.
Nov
03
2017

Santander employees from across London and the East of England came head to head recently as they competed in a 鈥淪tore Wars鈥 fundraising challenge for the bank鈥檚 charity partners, Barnardo鈥檚 and Age UK.

Nov
02
2017

Santander UK today announces the appointment of Gerry Byrne as a Banco Santander, S.A. nominated Non-Executive Director of Santander UK with effect from 1 December 2017. He replaces Manuel Soto who will be stepping down from the Santander UK Boards on 15 December 2017.

Nov
02
2017
  • On 2 November 2017, Santander UK will officially open its newly designed and refurbished branch on Barras Street, Liskeard. It is the latest of Santander鈥檚 branches to be re-designed as part of a programme to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.
Nov
02
2017

The business was founded by the Morris family in 1979. Under its current CEO, James Morris, the business has become one of the UK鈥檚 leading holiday lettings agents. Having grown across the South West, the business began expanding nationally in 2013 through a combination of organic and acquisition-led growth. Today the business has strong coverage in key tourist destinations across the country.

Nov
02
2017
  • Both accounts offer all the benefits of the 1|2|3 Current Account with additional exclusive features. Additional benefits include increased withdrawals limits from ATMS along with no fees from Santander ATMs abroad as well as emergency cash and card service across the globe.