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June 2024

News

Metro Bank Local Director Receives MBE

Metro Bank’s Local Director, John Lloyd-Jones has been recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

News

Metro Bank enhances criteria for Interest Only and Buy-to-Let

Charles Morley, Director of Mortgage Distribution at Metro Bank said that, “Today’s changes take us even closer towards our goal of being the number one specialist lender on the high street."

Community

Chelmsford Metro Bank Joins Forces with Over 100 Charities at Vibrant Volfest

The Chelmsford Metro Bank was a bustling hub of activity and community spirit as it proudly participated in this year’s Volfest which is organised to celebrate National Volunteers Week. The high street outside the Metro Bank store was transformed into a vibrant festival ground, with over 100 charities setting up stalls to promote their causes, recruit volunteers, and engage with the public.

Community

Oxford Metro Bank Congratulates SME of the Year Finalists & Winner

Oxford Metro Bank which sponsored the SME of the Year category at the recent Oxfordshire Business Awards congratulated this year’s finalists Thompson & Terry Recruitment, NewGround Coffee and the winner – High Spec Composites.

May 2024

Community

Metro Bank Colleagues Join the Fight Against Food Waste and Hunger

Last week, colleagues from Metro Bank’s Internal Audit Team rolled up their sleeves and joined the remarkable efforts of The Felix Project, a charity committed to ensuring no one goes hungry and that good food never goes to waste. The Felix Project rescues surplus food from the food industry that cannot be sold and would otherwise be discarded. This food is then sorted, packed, and delivered to over 900 frontline community organisations, primary schools, and holiday programmes across the region.

Community

Lending a Hand

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Five colleagues from Metro Bank’s Lending Operations Team recently volunteered at Oxfam. Their volunteer activities ranged from sorting and steaming donated clothing, to pricing stock and serving customers.

Community

60 Kids, 1 Goal

Bexleyheath Metro Bank’s Aruna Khan recently took centre stage at Foster’s Primary School, delivering an interactive and enlightening Money Zone session to 60 enthusiastic pupils. The sessions, which covered essential topics such as banking, saving, and budgeting, were met with great enthusiasm from the young learners.

Community

Harrow Metro Bank Hosts Advisory so SMEs Can Access Public Sector Contracts

Are you a business operating in Harrow looking to win public sector contracts and access more tender and supply chain opportunities? Then mark your calendars because Harrow Metro Bank is bringing you the opportunity of a lifetime!

Community

Stay Safe, Swindon

On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 10am to 12pm, Swindon Metro Bank colleagues Megan Greenwood and Mitch Dunlop will host a special event dedicated to crime and burglary prevention, featuring Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Abbie Sims from Wiltshire Police.

Community

Get Ready for the May Mega Networking Extravaganza at Hammersmith Metro Bank

Hammersmith Metro Bank, in collaboration with Your Business Community (YBC), is thrilled to announce the May Mega Networking Event taking place on Wednesday May 22nd from 2pm to 4.30pm at Metro Bank’s King Street store. This exciting afternoon promises to be an unmissable opportunity for SMEs to connect, learn, and grow in a relaxed and dynamic environment. Refreshments will be provided; all you need to bring is your conversation and plenty of business cards.

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Metro Bank Media Team

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