Sport isn’t as inclusive as it thinks it is – but brands can make it right Sport Business From events giving less than one per cent of places to disabled participants to getting braille wrong on the medals, sport still has a long way to go on inclusion. But that’s where brands can help, says Steve Howell. Everyone knows that sport is an incredible force for good. Bringing a nation together, giving people [...]
Nationwide banks £2.3bn gain from Virgin Money takeover as profit tumbles Banking Nationwide has bagged a £2.3bn gain from its acquisition of Virgin Money, setting up a windfall for members of Britain’s biggest building society.
Nationwide completes Virgin Money takeover to create high street banking titan Banking Nationwide has completed its £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money in the UK's biggest banking merger since the financial crisis amid increasing consolidation among mid-sized lenders.
Fund-racing: London Marathon runners smash world record for charity September 25, 2024 Five months on from the race the final total has been confirmed, dwarfing the previous record of £66.4m.
Virgin Money lending dips in run-up to Nationwide takeover August 2, 2024 Virgin Money's lending to customers dropped by one per cent last quarter as the group prepares to be taken over by Nationwide imminently.
Boardroom Uncovered: How Virgin Group’s CEO went from New Zealand to running Richard Branson’s empire July 30, 2024 Boardroom Uncovered is City A.M.‘s on-camera interview series featuring the CEOs of the biggest and best-known companies operating in the UK.
Virgin Money warns of margin and cost pressures as Nationwide merger looms June 13, 2024 Virgin Money has posted a rise in profit but warned of margin pressure and limited cost savings, as it gears up for a mega-merger with Nationwide.
Nationwide CEO: No plans for more big acquisitions after £2.9bn Virgin Money deal May 23, 2024 The chief executive of Nationwide has said the lender is not considering any more big-ticket acquisitions, with Britain's largest building society already busy enough finalising its £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money.
Virgin Money shareholders approve £2.9bn Nationwide takeover despite analyst warnings May 22, 2024 Virgin Money shareholders have given the green light for the bank to be acquired by Nationwide for £2.9bn, paving the way for the UK's biggest banking merger since the financial crisis.
Outgoing Virgin Money boss set for bumper payday despite bank’s plunge in value May 19, 2024 David Duffy stands to have made up to £30m from his tenure as chief executive of Virgin Money by the time he retires from the role after six years following the bank's takeover by Nationwide.