Bank of England reduces base rate
8th May 2025
On Thursday 8 May 2025, the Bank of England announced a 0.25% reduction in base rate from 4.50% to 4.25%.
On Thursday 8 May 2025, the Bank of England announced a 0.25% reduction in base rate from 4.50% to 4.25%.
Three years on since its launch in April 2022, our Charitable Foundation has had another impactful year, donating over £35,000 to various local charities and community groups across our heartlands between April 2024 - April 2025.
On Thursday 6 February, the Bank of England announced a 0.25% decrease in the base rate from 4.75% to 4.50%.
As we embark on this year’s Smart Money People British Bank Awards, we’re taking a moment to reflect on last year’s achievement where we were named Best Specialist Mortgage Provider.
This year, thanks to our affinity account holders, we’ve been able to make some significant donations to local charities and community organisations. Over £18,000 has been donated to East Cheshire Hospice, Totally Locally, and County Air Ambulance.
We’re delighted to announce that we have offered the position of Chair Designate to one of our existing Non-Executive Board Directors, John Gibson
To enhance the safety of a vital transport service, we’re pleased to have helped Ashbourne Community Transport by placing defibrillators onboard three of their buses.
We're excited to partner with AEDdonate to install 100 life-saving defibrillators in our local communities. Check our progress.