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Community Support Scheme supports local charities in final funding round
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We're proud to support a range of local charities and community organisations through the final round of Community Support Sche…

Updated: Bank of England base rate change 5 November 2026
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Following the Bank of England base rate increase of 0.25% to 4.00% on 5 November 2026, we have considered market conditions and…

Government confirms Cash ISA Allowance will remain at £20,000
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The Government has confirmed that the annual Cash ISA allowance will remain at £20,000, providing continued certainty for saver…

We've committed to the Women in Finance Charter
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Your Society has committed to implement four key actions to fulfil the UK Government's Women in Finance Charter.

Community Support Scheme grants nine local charities and groups
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A total of nine organisations have received funding through the third Community Support Scheme round of 2026, helping them cont…

Your money deserves more: book a 30-minute savings review
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Easy to book and packed with expert advice; a savings review can help take the effort out of finding the right account.
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Updated: Bank of England base rate change 5 November 2026
News
Following the Bank of England base rate increase of 0.25% to 4.00% on 5 November 2026, we have considered market conditions and…

Government confirms Cash ISA Allowance will remain at £20,000
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The Government has confirmed that the annual Cash ISA allowance will remain at £20,000, providing continued certainty for saver…

UK Savings Week 2026
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Save your way today, thank yourself tomorrow! We're proud to support this year's UK Savings Week, taking place from 21-27 Septe…

Innovative options can help address homeownership affordability challenges
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New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) suggests confidence in the mortgage market is improving, with fewer …

Interest rates increase on selected savings accounts from 19 June 2026
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While the Bank of England base rate remains unchanged today, we will be increasing the interest rates on selected accounts, eff…
Community and charity updates

Community Support Scheme supports local charities in final funding round
News
We're proud to support a range of local charities and community organisations through the final round of Community Support Sche…

Community Support Scheme grants nine local charities and groups
News
A total of nine organisations have received funding through the third Community Support Scheme round of 2026, helping them cont…

Announcing a wild charity partnership for Didcot branch
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We're otter-ly thrilled to announce Didcot branch's new charity partnership with Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue.