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Library image of a Virgin Money bank in Sheffield. Virgin Money has unveiled plans to spend £130 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to help fight cyber crime,(Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Virgin Money ramps up cost cutting as it unveils £130m plan to fight cyber crime

West Yorkshire-based Rosehill Polymers Group has finalised a multi-million pound deal which will help the firm complete a refinancing and management buyout of the business. Picture by PA.

Yorkshire-based polymers firm secures multi-million pound funding package

Martin Throup, Ken Throup, Lynne Throup and Ian Throup of Oak Tree Farm in Silsden.

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David Duffy, chief executive officer of Virgin Money, said: “We have delivered another quarter of good progress against our strategy, with growth in both deposits and
our target lending segments." (Photo supplied by Tom Stockill/Virgin Money)

Virgin Money sees mortgage lending fall and credit card arrears rise

Virgin Money is to shut almost a third of its bank branches, with 255 workers facing potential redundancy. (Photo supplied by Virgin Money/PA)

Virgin Money to shut 39 bank branches

Virgin Money to shut 39 branches. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Virgin Money to shut 39 branches, 255 jobs now at risk

Summer holiday season is almost upon us.

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Fraser Ingram, chief operating officer of Yorkshire Building Society.

Yorkshire Building Society appoints new chief operating officer

David Duffy, CEO, said: "More people are choosing to bank with Virgin Money. While the past six months have seen turbulence in the economy and in the financial system, we have continued to focus on our target areas, growing customer numbers and deposits thanks to our new and existing digital products. Further customer-centric product launches are coming in the second half of the year."

Virgin Money plans further 'customer- centric' product launches

Online banking is becoming increasingly popular - and competitive.

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The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

David Duffy – Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Money Picture: Tom Stockill

Virgin Money delivers 'prudent, profitable growth' in customer lending

David Duffy – Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Money

Virgin Money reveals 10 per cent pay rise for staff as profits jump

Banks and building societies are withdrawing some of their mortgages from sale after the Government’s mini-budget on Friday sparked massive market turmoil. Picture: PA

Lenders withdraw mortgages from sale after mini-budget sparked market turmoil

Challenger banks are growing in popularity, according to a new study.

Challenger banks jump ahead of industry giants for customer satisfaction

Virgin Money said it delivered a positive performance over the last quarter and customers are still not showing signs of financial stress, despite the economic uncertainty.

Virgin Money delivers 'positive quarter' as it grows balance sheet

British entrepreneur Richard Branson walks out of a giant wallet as he launches Virgin Money's new credit cards in Sydney Harbour on July 27, 2010. The financial services arm of Branson's Virgin Group now offers Australians low interest rate credit cards, savings accounts, superannuation and car insurance. AFP PHOTO / Torsten BLACKWOOD (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD / AFP) (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Virgin Money is giving thousands of staff £1,000 cost of living bonus

David Duffy the chief executive, said Virgin Money had made good progress against its strategy, while delivering a significant increase in profit.

Virgin Money delivers 'significant increase' in profits

Syreeta Brown, group chief people and communications officer, at Virgin Money said: “We are often too quick to discount people, and I’ve found it really inspiring to coach and inspire employees to become high performers."

Human resources holds the keys to the kingdom of the corporate world

David Duffy, chief executive of Virgin Money, said: “Virgin Money’s performance in the first quarter has been strong. Our balance sheet is performing well, asset quality remains robust and we have increased guidance on net interest margin for 2022."

Virgin Money reveals hit to mortgage lending

Robin Skidmore is global CEO at Journey Further.

Why Leeds-based marketing firm Journey Further has its sights set on the US
Marketing agency Journey Further has reported £9.2m in fee revenue, up 95 per cent from 2020, with the Leeds-based firm also revealing plans to open an office in the US.

Santander has accidently paid out £130m to tens of thousands of individuals and businesses. Picture: Bill Johnson

Santander accidentally paid out £130m to individuals and businesses in Christmas...

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David Duffy, the bank’s chief executive officer, said: “Following our decision to accelerate the next stage of our Digital First strategy, we are today announcing our medium-term growth, investment and efficiency targets, as well as details on FY21 (full year 2021) performance.

Virgin Money confirms that store network is likely to reduce further

The new digital wallet will sit at the heart of Virgin Money’s payments, loyalty and unsecured credit offering to customers, Virgin Money said.

Virgin Money reveals plans to launch digital wallet with strategic partner

Virgin Money in Whitby, Virgin Money's closure of local branches continues to be criticised.

Virgin Money branch closure in Whitby victimises elderly – Yorkshire Post Letter...

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Virgin Money's branch closures continue to attract criticism.

My four-hour round-trip to nearest Virgin Money branch – Yorkshire Post Letters

A Virgin Money bank. Photo: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Virgin Money has a duty to its customers amid closures - Yorkshire Post letters

Virgin Money said its intention is to find alternative roles for colleagues wherever possible

One hundred jobs to be lost as Virgin Money plans to close nine Yorkshire branch...

Brian Richardson, is Head of Agriculture, at Virgin Money.

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The latest tranche – the biggest yet in the action so far – takes the total number of claims to 1,345, representing 823 small businesses, according to RGL.

Hundreds of new claimants join legal action against bank over loans
More than 800 small businesses have now joined forces in a long-running legal fight against Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank.

Virgin Money plans to "keep our customers at the centre of our work"

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"We’ve seen a rise in entrepreneurship, as people have taken this time to consider what they want to do with their lives"

Ad Feature How Virgin Money is helping Yorkshire businesses to grow

Virgin Money has confirmed that trading in the three months to 30 June 2021 was in line with the board's expectations.

Virgin Money 'well-placed' for profitable growth

Results from the likes of Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest will be in sharp focus, coming hot on the heels of the Bank of England’s move to ditch the remaining “guardrails” on shareholder payouts in the sector.

What to expect when major banks publish their results

According to a Virgin Money survey, tackling climate change is important to 78 per cent of people and just over two thirds (67 per cent) are keen to live a greener life

Ad Feature How Virgin Money is helping SMEs go green

Yorkshire is set for an influx of staycationers

Ad Feature Yorkshire hoping for summer staycation boost

Virgin Money has returned to profit

Virgin Money optimistic as the UK vaccination programme rolls out

The new 95% mortgage guarantee scheme is aimed at helping people with small deposits borrow money to buy a property.

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All of these changes are an adjustment for everyone, but there is cause for optimism

Ad Feature Yorkshire SMEs bet on post-Covid bounce

Readers continue to lament the disappearance of Yorkshire Bank from high streets.

Virgin Money devaluing Yorkshire Bank ‘brand’ - Yorkshire Post Letters

Virgin's banking services continue to come under fire.

How Virgin Money shortchanges Yorkshire Bank customers – Yorkshire Post Letters

Gavin Opperman

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The UK's Joshua Griffiths competed in the Elite Men’s race at the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon around St. James's Park on October 04, which was a closed event for only professional athletes. (Picture: Pool/Getty Images)

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David Duffy

Virgin Money records 'positive and profitable' first quarter despite pandemic

10 financial resolutions to make in 2021. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Martin Lewis: 10 New Year Financial Resolutions you can stick to

Martin Lewis lays out some tips for saving money in 2021.

Ten ways in which households can save money in 2021 - Martin Lewis

"We’ve witnessed incredible adaptability and invention by many businesses – at a ground-breaking pace"

Ad Feature Bank praises Yorkshire resilience in 2020

Library image of a Virgin Money branch in Sheffield

Virgin Money declines to comment over TSB bid speculation

Virgin Money has paused its plans to rebrand Yorkshire Bank branches amid the pandemic

Yorkshire Bank owner announces half a billion pound charge for pandemic loan los...

Martin Rich, co-founder and executive director of Future-Fit

Virgin Money UK joins Future-Fit development council

The former Yorkshire Bank headquarters in Leeds.

50 jobs to be scrapped at former Yorkshire Bank head office in Leeds

Gavin Opperman, Group Business Banking Director at CYBG speaking at The Great Northern Conference 2019 at New Dock, Royal Armouries in Leeds. Picture Tony Johnson.

The Great Northern Conference will act as rallying cry for entrepreneurs

Great Ayton

The Yorkshire brand is strong, we must not dilute it - Stewart Arnold

The announcement has been made to the stock exchange.

Virgin Money reports lower demand from consumers due to the pandemic

What does the future look like for business in Yorkshire?

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Virgin Money

Yorkshire Bank branch closure programme resumed but jobs saved at Virgin Money

Brian Richardson: Crops cannot simply be turned off and cows cannot be furloughed

Ad Feature Bank offers advice to farmers and food producers

Yorkshire Bank branches are to be renamed Virgin Money

Lockdown sees a surge in the use of digital banking