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Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches to support British high streets

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:00 Z

Nationwide is the first banking provider to roll out public access defibrillators and bleed control kits across all branches¹- with Virgin Money branches to follow, as it becomes Britain’s biggest branch network
All 605 Nationwide branches to have a defibrillator and a bleed control kit installed by end of the year
Life-saving training for Nationwide colleagues and communities across the UK run by St John Ambulance
87% of people would feel safer with local life-saving equipment: 97% state importance of free, life-saving first aid sessions
Forms part of Nationwide’s commitment to High Street and follows promise to keep all branches open until at least 2030

The Mortgage Works cuts rates across buy-to-let and limited company buy-to-let ranges

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:08:00 Z

The Mortgage Works is from tomorrow (Friday 5 June) cutting rates by up to 0.22 percentage points on selected one, two and five-year fixed rate products for new and existing customers.

World Cup FOMO to spark ticket and spending rush

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:01:00 Z

Nationwide survey reveals 25% of Brits want last-minute World Cup tickets, rising to 43% if they reach the semi-finals or beyond
World Cup to encourage higher spending - 27% plan to spend more with 25% expecting to spend an extra £50–£100 in June and July
9pm kick-offs: fans to watch at home with family (40%) or friends (15%), with 11% going to a pub or bar
Spending to focus on food: 18% buying gametime snacks and treats from supermarkets and 16% grabbing a takeaway
As Nationwide data from the 2024 Euros shows takeaway orders averaged £23 a time

World Cup warning: 1 in 4 young Brits gamble to pay bills as World Cup fuels betting surge

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:00 Z

• 83% of 18-24-year-olds expect to gamble more frequently due to major sporting events in 2026 – more than double the rate of over-55s (37%)
• Nearly 1 in 5 (18%) 18-24-year-old gamblers cite ‘addicted’ as a reason they gamble – around 9 times the rate among over-55s (2%)
• 1 in 4 (25%) young gamblers say they gamble to get more money to pay essential bills, against 7% of over-55s
• But reassuringly three-quarters (74%) of 18–24-year-olds have used a gambling block, against just 22% of over-55s
• Nationwide urges customers to get in touch, or to contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 if in need of support

The Mortgage Works introduces new two-year tracker products and cuts fixed buy-to-let rates

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:15:00 Z

The Mortgage Works is from tomorrow (Thursday 28 May) introducing new two-year tracker products to its buy-to-let range as well as cutting rates on selected two, three and five-year fixed rate products for new and existing customers.

Nationwide to become UK's biggest branch network as banks continue to close theirs

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:06:00 Z

Nationwide to become the UK’s biggest group branch network from 4 June
The 696-branch network includes 605 Nationwide and 91 Virgin Money branches
Nationwide has pledged in November to keep every single branch open until at least 2030
Last year, Nationwide supported 6.7m unique branch users and was responsible for 57% of all UK branch-based product openings, with its branch current account sales up 21%
Nationwide continues to invest in branches and digital service as part of offering customers choice in banking

Nationwide announces 2026 Fairer Share payment as part of its member benefits

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 Z

Around 4.4m eligible members to receive £100 Fairer Share in June, taking total paid since 2023 to c£1.5bn

Nationwide returned £1.8bn of value back to its members as it announces full year financial results

New 5% Member Exclusive Bond and £175 current account switching incentive also announced

Record year for personal current account growth as more than 1m accounts opened with Nationwide (which now includes Virgin Money)

Nationwide gives abuse survivors power to block harmful payment messages with new in-app feature

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:34:00 Z

Nationwide becomes first high street banking provider to launch in-app payment reference feature supporting survivors of economic abuse
Surviving Economic Abuse estimates 4.2 million women in the UK has experienced economic abuse by a current or former partner
New feature builds on introduction of three-stage warning letters that can ultimately lead to account closure
Comes as part of wider support offered by Nationwide – from Safe Spaces in branches to referrals to domestic and economic abuse charity Refuge
Nationwide and charity Surviving Economic Abuse urge people to seek support if experiencing abuse

The Mortgage Works cuts rates and introduces three new buy-to-let products

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:44:00 Z

The Mortgage Works is from tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected one, two and five-year fixed rate products across its mortgage range for new and existing customers as well as introducing new products to its buy-to-let range.

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates to support first-time buyers, home movers and people remortgaging

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:15:00 Z

Reductions of up to 0.36 percentage points across first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage ranges
Nationwide’s lowest rate now 4.35% for new and existing customers looking to move home