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June 2012

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Metro Bank's official doggie treat revealed!

Dogs Rule at Metro Bank as Biscuit Challenge comes to a close after thousands of democratic doggies vote with their paws Award presented last night at glittering ceremony in Metro Bank’s Holborn store Bromley’s pooches submitted the highest number of votes

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Everyone wants to work at Metro Bank!

Metro Bank, Britain’s newest and most revolutionary high street bank, today reveals that it has received over 40,000 applications for the 475 roles it has created in its 13 stores since its July 2010 launch. This number is set to increase as Metro Bank aims to recruit up to an extra 250 positions this year, and to grow to 200 stores by 2020.

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Anthony Thomson Comments

Anthony Thomson, Chairman of Metro Bank, comments on the banking reform white paper released today: “Today’s White Paper on banking reform is an important step forward towards a new banking that supports lending to both businesses and families.

May 2012

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Metro Bank helps London kids with their 1, 2, 3s

Launch of ‘Metro Money Zone’ will revolutionise financial education in London schools

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Craig Donaldson Comments

Craig Donaldson, CEO of Metro Bank, the UK’s most revolutionary bank comments on reports that the Bank of England may call for the end of free banking

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Metro Bank appoints Senior HR Director

Metro Bank, Britain's revolutionary high street retail bank, has appointed Danielle Harmer to the newly created role of HR Director. Danielle will be responsible for leading Metro Bank’s HR team, with responsibility for staffing, recruitment and development training. Danielle joins the bank on May 18th, and will report into Chief Executive Craig Donaldson.

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Dogs Get the Vote

Metro Bank’s CCO (Chief Canine Officer) Sir Duffield has today laid down a challenge for his doggie friends, and invited them to cast a vote for their favourite biscuit. The most popular biscuit on the 31st of May will be named as the official Metro Bank Dog Biscuit and win pride of place in Metro Bank stores.

March 2012

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Metro Bank and London Fire Brigade to hold fun fire safety event

Metro Bank, the revolutionary High Street Bank, has teamed up with the London Fire Brigade to throw a free fun, interactive and educational ‘Kids Rock!' party for kids of all ages.

December 2011

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Metro Bank is accepted under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Metro Bank adds another string to its bow and reinforces its commitment to helping SMEs grow. Metro Bank has been accepted under the government backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), just 16 months after it first opened its doors. The loan guarantee scheme is intended to facilitate additional bank lending to SMEs and will come into effect for Metro Bank from 1 January 2012.

October 2011

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Metro Bank appoints James Reuben to board

Metro Bank today announces the appointment of James Reuben to their board as a non-executive director.

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