Press releases

The Santander Foundation today announced a £1miilion donation to Age UK and Alzheimer’s Society to support some of the most vulnerable people in the community following the outbreak of COVID-19.

Santander UK has introduced a wide range of new measures designed to provide financial support for personal and business customers during the Coronavirus crisis.

Following today’s decision to decrease the Bank of England base rate by 0.15% to 0.10%, Santander can confirm it will be passing on the full rate cut to its Standard Variable Rates (SVRs) and its Follow-on Rate. The 0.15% reduction will also be reflected across its base rate mortgage trackers.

Santander for Intermediaries is today announcing changes to the procuration fee paid on residential and buy-to-let mortgages. The changes will apply from 1 May 2020. 

Santander UK has today announced new measures and guidance to support customers during the Coronavirus outbreak. 

Santander UK plc today announced the appointment of Tony Prestedge as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. 

Today, 5 March 2020, Santander and Aviva have agreed to continue their partnership to provide home and life Insurance to UK-based customers. 

(FCA COMPLAINTS DATA: 1 July – 31 December 2019)
Figures published today by Santander UK show there were 322,407 complaints received by the bank between 1 July and 31 December 2019.

Santander has today begun construction on its state-of-the-art new campus in Milton Keynes, as Chief Executive Nathan Bostock, alongside Iain Stewart MP for Milton Keynes South, took part in a ground-breaking ceremony at the new site. 

A staggering 81% of 11-18-year olds are unable to name a single female entrepreneur, according to new research1 from Santander.

On 28 February, Santander UK will officially open its newly redesigned branch at 20 Maidenhead Street, Hertford, SG14 1EA.  The new look branch has been designed to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking. 

On 20 February, the launch date of the polymer £20, Santander will carry stock of the new note at 12 branches: Birmingham, Bradford Nelson Street, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool Lord Street, London Triton Square, Tottenham Court Road, Moorgate, Margate, Milton Keynes and Newcastle¹.

Formby-based MGYM Personal Training, an independent gym owned by an ex-professional footballer, has expanded following a funding package from Santander Business Banking.

On Friday 14 February 2020, Santander UK will officially open its newly redesigned branch at 116 London Road, Headington, OX3 9AS.  The new-look branch has been designed to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking. 

On 13 February, Santander UK will officially open its newly redesigned branch at 11 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0NY.  The new look branch has been designed to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.

• Twelve UK fashion and beauty firms will visit US departing today (3 February)
• Pop-up shop in New York to host the twelve brands in three-day event
• Trade mission arranged by Santander UK, The Bonfire Group, The New Stand and Department of International Trade (DIT)

Santander UK has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK for the fifth year running. 

Santander UK's Board of Directors today announced that, following a successful five-year term as Chair of Santander UK, Shriti Vadera has informed the Board of her intention to step down later this year.

Last Friday, Santander UK officially opened its newly redesigned branch at Crown House, 2 St Marys Street, SY1 1EUX.  The new look branch has been designed to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking. 

On 29 January, Santander UK will celebrate the opening of its newly redesigned branch at 45 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PB, with a free community event.  The new look branch has been designed to deliver even better customer service and community-friendly banking.