Santander to cut costs further as profits rise despite another motor finance hit The Spanish-owned lending giant reported a 14% rise in pre-tax profits to £1.51 billion for 2025. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules Fixed-rate loan will not be available on flats and new-builds, and loan must be no more than 4.45 times salary The Guardian - UK · Feb 3
Williams lands major deal with British bank as Santander drops off team partner list Williams Racing has announced Barclays as its official banking partner for the 2026 F1 season Motorsport · Feb 3
Major UK bank launches new 2% deposit mortgage for first-time buyers The bank said saving for a deposit ‘remains one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership’ The Independent UK · Feb 3
New mortgage launched for first-time buyers with two per cent deposits Santander UK said saving for a deposit ‘remains one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership’ Evening Standard · Feb 3
Banco Santander executive to take top job at UK bank ahead of TSB merger Mahesh Aditya is currently group chief risk officer at Banco Santander and will replace outgoing boss Mike Regnier on March 1. The Independent UK · Jan 30
Santander to close further 44 branches as it gears up for £2.6bn takeover of TSB Closure of one in eight sites puts almost 300 branch-based workers’ jobs at risk The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Location of 250th banking hub announced as Santander confirms closures Link announced recommendations for four new banking hubs as part of its work to help fill gaps in cash access. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Santander: Locations of 44 branches set to close The Spain-based banking giant has unveiled closures which will affect 291 workers across the UK. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Santander closures mapped: High street bank to shut 44 locations across the UK The decision follows 95 branch closures by the lender last year The Independent UK · Jan 29
Santander to close 44 bank branches putting 291 jobs at risk The closures are part of an overhaul of its store network as customers move to digital services The Independent UK · Jan 29
Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk It said the closures are part of an overhaul of its store network linked to a shift from its customers towards its digital services Evening Standard · Jan 29
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Current account switches ramp up with one bank ‘head and shoulders’ above rest Nationwide Building Society attracted more than 41,450 customers between July and September
Evening Standard · Jan 22 Over £95,000 stolen from bank’s customers by ‘side hustle’ scammers last autumn Santander UK is warning people looking for extra ways to make some cash this January to watch out for side hustle scammers.
Evening Standard · Jan 12 'Boris bikes' to be named after inspirational women cyclists to increase female ridership 1.5 million cycling trips a day are made in the capital - but only a third by women
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025 London crowned UK’s kindest city at Christmas, study finds Nearly half of Londoners say they are more inclined to perform random acts of kindness during the festive season, putting the capital ahead of Liverpool and Manchester
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Banks in mortgage war as rates plunge in major boost to buyers Santander and Nationwide have both dropped rates again in a bid to spark up property moves
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025 Watch out for beauty treatment scams warns bank as £50,000 reported lost in year Santander UK is warning that fake treatments can harm people’s health as well as their bank balance.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Warning over £50,000 scam that can harm your health and bank balance Santander UK says £49,846.32 was reported as being stolen by beauty scammers
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 More firms looking to trade abroad as UK growth and tax worries grow Nearly half of businesses, or 47%, are considering international expansion, according to Santander’s latest trade barometer.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 TSB earnings spike ahead of Santander takeover The bank said its financial performance had improved despite consumers remaining cautious amid rising inflation and weakening economic growth.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Major bank launches new £200 switch offer – but you could get more than £500 Santander’s offer is the biggest on the market once bonuses are counted
International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025 Mortgage UK: Turning Point for Homebuyers As Nationwide Leads Charge to Lowest Rates in Years Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.64%, fuelling UK housing market revival. Fixed deals under 4% boost remortgaging and buyer confidence.