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Press releases from Nationwide

2021

January

Index of press releases
Helping find ways to rebuild post COVID-1911 January 2021

2020

December

Index of press releases
Nationwide increases the interest rate on Triple Access account11 December 2020
Nationwide reduces rates on two-year fixed and trackers07 December 2020
Brits more worried about bagging a bargain online than protection from potential scams02 December 2020

November

Index of press releases
Nationwide expands access to 90% LTV to further support the housing market27 November 2020
Nationwide predicts Black Friday transactions will be reduced by up to 20% due to second national lockdown23 November 2020
Nationwide will not leave any town until at least in 2023 in pledge of support to members18 November 2020
Nationwide launches the sunflower scheme and enhances support for members with hidden disabilities17 November 2020
Money worries add to first-year student woes as COVID-19 continues07 November 2020
Nationwide sees peak in spending as lockdown looms04 November 2020

October

Index of press releases
62,400 savers pass £100 goal as prize draw encourages people to start a savings habit27 October 2020
Fears of further covid-19 panic buying dampened as supermarket spending remains stable26 October 2020
Nationwide’s Ada Lovelace event aims to inspire next generation of tech-leaders14 October 2020

September

Index of press releases
Older people to face steep costs for future-proofing homes23 September 2020
Nationwide Building Society announces Non-Executive Director appointment 01 September 2020

August

Index of press releases
Nationwide implements new speed layer technology27 August 2020
Re-caring nightmare: over fifties fear losing the family home to pay for care26 August 2020
Nationwide partners with the Irish FA to help create mutually respectful society24 August 2020
Nationwide partners with The FA to help restart grassroots football with mutual respect24 August 2020
Nationwide partners with the Scottish FA to help create mutually respectful society24 August 2020
Nationwide partners with The FA of Wales to help create mutually respectful society24 August 2020
Nationwide rolls out Apple Business Chat to provide additional support to members20 August 2020
Holiday Spend Down 46% As Brits Abandon Foreign Vacations In Favour Of Uk Staycations05 August 2020

July

Index of press releases
Financial security plummets by 14 percent as Nationwide gives grants to help communities28 July 2020
More than 450 savers win £100 in Nationwide's first Start To Save prize draw23 July 2020
Impact of covid-19 shifts Britain’s attitude towards saving, major study finds20 July 2020
Nationwide AGM results16 July 2020
Nationwide helps members save on their energy bills with six-months free subscription to Switchd14 July 2020
Nationwide responds to government stamp duty holiday by enhancing lending to those looking for first home.13 July 2020
Nationwide sees major spike in visit to mortgage tools following chancellor's stamp duty holiday announcement 09 July 2020
Nationwide is making changes to its fixed rate savings range03 July 2020

June

Index of press releases
Nationwide rolls out second mortgage payment breaks for those impacted by Covid-1918 June 2020
Nationwide announces changes to maximum loan to value lending16 June 2020
Average Brit goes 44 days since using cash10 June 2020

May

Index of press releases
Nationwide announces new COVID-19 support package to help people keep their homes22 May 2020
Nationwide rolls out new wellbeing tools to support colleagues during covid-1922 May 2020
New rates on Nationwide's on sale savings accounts22 May 2020
Nationwide trains virtual assistant to help provide timely support to members11 May 2020

April

Index of press releases
Month one of lockdown: Britain takes in 430 million home deliveries27 April 2020
Nationwide extends mortgage lending via brokers up to 85% loan-to-value22 April 2020
New rates on Nationwide's on-sale triple access online accounts21 April 2020
Nationwide unlocks more than £7 million for charities14 April 2020
Nationwide adds further support for overdraft borrowers09 April 2020
Nationwide adds interest only to residential mortgage range08 April 2020
Changes to Chief Executive's remuneration06 April 2020
Nationwide announces changes to savings and current account rates06 April 2020

March

Index of press releases
Nationwide halts plans to enter business banking03 April 2020
Nationwide temporarily withdraws mortgages above 75% LTV30 March 2020
Nationwide enhances measures to support existing mortgage applications27 March 2020
Nationwide announces financial support package for those impacted by coronavirus26 March 2020
Nationwide announces interest rate changes to give clarity for borrowers following second bank rate cut24 March 2020
Nationwide reduces branch opening hours to reduce risk of coronavirus24 March 2020
New rates on Nationwide’s On-Sale Savings accounts20 March 2020
Nationwide Building Society travel insurance update19 March 2020
Nationwide opens branches early for elderly and vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak16 March 2020
Nationwide gives reassurance to mortgage borrowers by passing on full bank rate change12 March 2020
Nationwide reiterates support for those in financial difficulty in wake of concern over coronavirus11 March 2020
Nationwide boosts bid to reduce carbon footprint of Britain's homes with new green additional borrowing10 March 2020
Nationwide aims to get more of the Nation saving as it launches ISA prize draw offering up to £20k04 March 2020

February

Index of press releases
Society updates on progress of Nationwide for Business28 February 2020
Nationwide announces opening of new digital hub in Swindon27 February 2020
Nationwide to get Britain saving with 'start to save' account that rewards regular saving with prizes18 February 2020
Nationwide calls for Council tax eco-reform as it announces £1bn to make Britain's homes greener06 February 2020
Nationwide "pops up" in Billingshurst and Bacup06 February 2020
Nationwide ready to build new community as land deal and main contractor are agreed06 February 2020

January

Index of press releases
Tap the window to help the homeless30 January 2020
Product update - Triple access online saver17 January 2020
'Sad' and 'Bleak' top sentiments associated with high streets as Brits yearn for better days09 January 2020
Brits spend £1,700 a year on office treats and meets06 January 2020
Nationwide enhances support for members with hidden disabilities06 January 2020

2019

December

Index of press releases
Nationwide confirms participation in First-Time Buyer equity share scheme in Scotland19 December 2019
New government must act on empty homes16 December 2019
Product update - Triple Access Online Saver13 December 2019
Christmas spending05 December 2019

November

Index of press releases
Nationwide For Business update29 November 2019
Survey from Nationwide reveals stark contrasts in how different generations save29 November 2019
Nationwide announces investment in revolutionary fintech for good platform28 November 2019
Nationwide launches New Build Guide for mortgage intermediaries 27 November 2019
Nationwide introduces latest API technology that will speed up mortgage applications for brokers25 November 2019
Nationwide launches new Member Credit Card25 November 2019
Brits expected to spend big on black Friday but four in ten will return impulse buys within days24 November 2019
Rate reductions on Nationwide's fixed rate mortgages20 November 2019
House-share from hell18 November 2019

October

Index of press releases
Nationwide 'Switchd' on to helping people get better energy deals29 October 2019
Nationwide revamps savings range16 October 2019
Spend like a rockstar09 October 2019

September

Index of press releases
Fastest rise in empty homes since recession23 September 2019
Nationwide invests in business management platform Bankifi23 September 2019
Nationwide launches soft credit footprint18 September 2019
Nationwide helps do it yourself landlords get it right with investment in Bunk17 September 2019
Downsizing snub as half of older Brits refuse to move16 September 2019
Nationwide announces Non-Executive Director changes02 September 2019

August

Index of press releases
Nationwide is making changes to its fixed rate savings range30 August 2019
Nationwide opens up later life mortgage lending15 August 2019
Putting things off costs people £29,20013 August 2019
Nationwide to open new digital innovation centre in London01 August 2019
One in four kids don’t know what a high street is01 August 2019

July

Index of press releases
Nationwide makes rate changes to its fixed product range23 July 2019
Nationwide announces new partnerships as it prepares to launch business banking proposition23 July 2019
Students work hard, play hard - but only with help from parents and selling online23 July 2019
Nationwide supports families with extended parental leave for premature births22 July 2019
Nationwide Director to become new Chairman of P2019 July 2019
Product update, Fixed Rate Bonds and Fixed Rate ISAs19 July 2019
Nationwide Building Society AGM Results 201918 July 2019

June

Index of press releases
Four in ten Brits lose then find their bank cards as Nationwide enables people to temporarily switch them off26 June 2019
Nationwide opens regional grant application process04 June 2019
Product update: children's savings01 June 2019

May

Index of press releases
Rise of online shopping means two fifths of shoppers forget who has their card details22 May 2019
Nationwide announces investment in behavioural analytics company Scaled Insights 14 May 2019
Nationwide secures £50 million grant to enhance entry into business banking market14 May 2019
Consumers on router financial ruin as poor wi-fi security puts personal data at risk10 May 2019

April

Index of press releases
Nationwide invests in new payment request service Ordo30 April 2019
Nationwide announces new loan rates24 April 2019
Seven FinTech firms join forces with Nationwide to address financial capability issues23 April 2019
Nationwide launches Later Life products10 April 2019

March

Index of press releases
Nationwide launches new ISAs20 March 2019
Nationwide makes promise to protect branches18 March 2019
Nationwide appoints Carole Layzell to help drive its focus on customer service11 March 2019
Nationwide to deliver "game-changing" service for small businesses as it takes stake in leading fintech07 March 2019
Pensioners of tomorrow risk staggering £68K shortfall as they underestimate cost of retirement05 March 2019

February

Index of press releases
Product update: fixed rate bonds and fixed rate ISAs08 February 2019
Four in ten microbusinesses shun business bank accounts 06 February 2019

2018

December

Index of press releases
What the Dickens? Rents of Christmas past ‘Cratchit’ up by around 120,000% since 1840s21 December 2018
Nationwide's Board changes19 December 2018
Parents in the dark about cyber risks and so prioritise personal online safety over cyber security, potentially putting family finances at risk19 December 2018
Nationwide launches ‘12 voices of Christmas’ adverts17 December 2018
The Dark Night: complacent Brits risk becoming victims of bad man and robbing as winter draws in17 December 2018
Two thirds of Brits to cut back at Christmas as average living costs soar to £1,541 a month04 December 2018

November

Index of press releases
Nationwide calls for extension of help to buy ISA savings28 November 2018
Two in five Brits want to start their own business, but lack of mentoring is stopping them in their tracks27 November 2018
One in three Brits have allowed remote access to their computer without ID checks27 November 2018
Nationwide strengthens commitment to business banking22 November 2018

October

Index of press releases
Brits get wise to rogue trader scams, but fall for fake invoice scam instead31 October 2018
Nationwide increases fixed rates and launches new three-year Bond and Fixed Rate ISA23 October 2018
Eight in ten parents saving for children but a third worry about what they’ll spend it on22 October 2018
Private tenancy deposits22 October 2018
One in six receive online abuse – with sexism, racism and homophobia fuelling trolls19 October 2018
National competition launches with £3 million fund to develop digital services that help people struggling with money15 October 2018
Nationwide joins forces with homelessness charity to give practical help to high street rough sleepers10 October 2018
Three in ten Brits would fail to spot impersonation scams08 October 2018
Richard Beck to leave Nationwide05 October 2018
Half of students lose rental deposit, with eight in ten saying money held unfairly03 October 2018

September

Index of press releases
Nationwide launches new Future Saver account19 September 2018
Nationwide looks to future as it announces multi-billion tech investment14 September 2018
Nationwide Building Society appoints Patrick Eltridge as Chief Operating Officer12 September 2018

August

Index of press releases
Four in ten live on under £6.60 a day after bills30 August 2018
'Back to school' spending rises by 10% in 2018 to £1.63 billion22 August 2018
Nationwide adjusts rates following Bank rate increase06 August 2018
Nationwide announces partnership with data anonymisation platform Hazy as part of Venturing Fund01 August 2018

July

Index of press releases
Community spirit thriving as eight in ten Brits would come together in times of need25 July 2018
Nationwide Building Society AGM Results 201820 July 2018
Open Banking for Good as Nationwide kickstarts challenge to close the growing financial capability gap11 July 2018

June

Index of press releases
Nationwide launches FinTech fund27 June 2018
Care not to overshare: One in five young people hacked on social media 11 June 2018
Portrait of British tenants shows average private renter may not exist 11 June 2018

May

Index of press releases
Nationwide launches new loyalty ISA25 May 2018
Independent Brits silently struggling with debt02 May 2018
Nationwide hires Tanya Joseph as Director of External Relations01 May 2018

April

Index of press releases
Savings product update: ISA’s30 April 2018
Nationwide confirms new flagship branch in Glasgow23 April 2018

March

Index of press releases
Nationwide’s Swindon Regent Street branch opens its doors28 March 2018
Nationwide bids for funding to offer mutual alternative to UK business banking28 March 2018
Flagship Bath branch opens its doors21 March 2018
Second steppers sacrifice major life decisions as they struggle to save for their ‘dream home’ 19 March 2018
Nationwide launches new Flex Online Saver07 March 2018
Nationwide launches new market-leading ISAs02 March 2018

February

Index of press releases
Waiting for the January Jackpot27 February 2018
Nationwide shines a light on value autistic candidates can bring to organisations16 February 2018
Nationwide opens new Aldgate branch05 February 2018
Nationwide’s new Coventry branch opens its doors05 February 2018

January

Index of press releases
Nationwide asks prospective candidates to escape before they've even been offered a job10 January 2018

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