Nationwide’s Virgin Money bid heralds new era for mutuals’ challenge to big banks March 18, 2024 Nationwide, the world's largest building society, is gearing up for the UK's biggest banking tie-up since the financial crisis as it looks to finalise a £2.9bn takeover deal for high street rival Virgin Money in the coming weeks.
Santander announces plans for £4.7bn shareholder distribution following record results February 19, 2024 Santander announced that it will seek to pay out £4.7bn to shareholders just weeks after the bank unveiled record annual profits in 2023.