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The Latest Breaking News from Santander

Santander UK freezes salaries and cuts jobs in commercial banking arm

Exclusive: Bank also set to slash bonuses in wider shake-up that could help make it more attractive to potential buyers

The Guardian - UK

Experts reveal the three money tips they wish everyone knew

With the cost of living crisis looming, here’s some ways to make your money work for you

The Independent UK

First Thing: Russia and Ukraine to begin first direct talks since 2022

Putin and Zelenskyy will not meet after the Russian president refused to travel to Istanbul for talks with his Ukrainian counterpart. Plus, the fitness influencers who fake their impossibly ripped physiques

The Guardian - UK

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‘We are witnessing ecocide’: Santander accused of funding vast deforestation

In 2024, the Spanish bank provided more than $600m in financing to firms linked to beef, palm oil, soya and supply chains driving deforestation, says Global Witness

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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Third of 18 to 21-year-olds ‘worry about money every day’

Less than a third of young adults surveyed said they had learned about student loans at school, Santander UK said.

The Independent UK

Remote work impedes women’s careers, CEO of top U.K. bank claims amid industrywide RTO surge

“Being seen” is critical to career development, Debbie Crosbie said, arguing that remote work makes female employees appear absent.

Fortune

How looser affordability rules may widen home ownership in the UK

Mortgage lenders encouraged by regulator to loosen affordability tests so would-be homebuyers can borrow more

The Guardian - UK

Santander boss warns of escalating trade tensions after US tariffs

The Spanish bank flagged heightened geopolitical uncertainty and market turbulence in the first few months of 2025.

Evening Standard

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

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

A Christmas range in April, anyone?

Evening Standard

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’

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Fortune

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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International Business Times UK

The Real Reason 95 Santander Branches Are Closing and Full List of Affected Locations

Santander is closing 95 UK branches, leading to potential job losses. The bank is also implementing other changes, like reduced hours.

The Independent UK

Santander to close 95 branches across the UK

Mapped: The 95 Santander branches set to close across the UK

Evening Standard

Santander closing over a fifth of branches in move putting 750 jobs at risk

The Spanish-owned banking giant said it was shutting 95 of its 444 branches across Britain from June.

The Independent UK

Santander closures map: Where are the 95 branches set to shut across the UK?

Branches will be closing across the UK – check if your nearest is included

The Independent UK

The locations set to get new banking hubs as Santander closes 95 branches

Here’s where customers will be able to do their banking

Evening Standard

Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

High street banking firm Santander has said it will shut 95 branches in a major overhaul of its operations.

The Guardian - UK

Santander to close 95 UK branches, putting 750 jobs at risk

Bank says 18 other outlets will become ‘counter-free’ and further 36 will operate reduced hours

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