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Santander UK profits fall as bank lowers economic growth outlook

The UK bank said that ‘charges relating to changes to our branch network’ drove profits lower in recent months.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Buying your first home in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know

You should be aware of extra costs beyond the deposit - and of what’s happening with interest rates

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Santander looks at splitting car finance from rest of UK division

Review follows fallout from commission scandal, which could cost bank up to £1.9bn in compensation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Ana Botín sees a Europe-U.S. productivity gap

Ana Botín believes European business needs to change to close a productivity gap with the U.S.

Fortune · Apr 1, 2025

The best April Fool's Day pranks 2025, from Emirates' box delivery service to pineapple eggs

A Christmas range in April, anyone?

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Santander eases mortgage rules so it can lend up to £35,000 more

Bank cuts its stress testing rate for home buyers after FCA urged lenders not to be ‘unduly restricting’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Santander becomes first major bank to loosen key mortgage rule over customer borrowing limits

Part of a mortgage application includes passing an affordability test - this change may make it easier to loan more money

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Battle of the bikes: Cost of hiring electric Boris bikes reduced in bid to win back riders from Lime and Forest

Cost of 30-minute e-bike hire falls to £3 while pedal bike frozen at £1.65

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Ana Botín runs a bank with more customers than JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America—it takes the discipline of an Olympic athlete to do so

Ana Botín leads one of Europe’s largest banks by taking Saturdays off, capping emails off at 7.30 p.m. and following a religious health routine.

Fortune · Mar 26, 2025

Santander Expands in the US with Verizon Partnership as UK Branches Face Closures

As part of Verizon's growing portfolio of financial services, Verizon + Openbank Savings enhances customer benefits beyond mobile and home connectivity.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20, 2025