100 days until Black Friday – Savvy shoppers could save now to avoid going into the red in November

21 August 2019

Black Friday research from Yorkshire Building Society shows how people fund their sale shopping, including using savings, borrowing and credit cards.

Tips to prepare for and respond to flooding

Bank or building society - does it matter?

14 August 2019

We know they often feel like words you just swap for each other. Because, in the end, they’re both places where you put your money. But is there a difference?

First-time buyers hold out for their forever home

30 July 2019

Yorkshire Building Society research shows how the type of house first-time buyers want is changing from terraced to detached.

Pupils scoot into summer with Society’s donation

30 July 2019

Honley JIN School gets new scooters for primary school children thanks to Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation donation.

Yorkshire Building Society trials new support hour for customers

29 July 2019

Branches trial quiet hours to help people with dementia, mental ill health, autism and ADHD with reduced lighting and noise.

Yorkshire Building Society announces 2019 interim results

25 July 2019

Yorkshire Building Society has made a strong start to 2019 as it helps people to secure home-ownership and build financial resilience in a sustainable way.

Tips to prepare for and respond to flooding

02 July 2019

Yorkshire Building Society gives tips to help homeowners protect themselves from flooding, and advice on what to do if your house floods.

Society hosts online safety event in Halifax

28 June 2019

Yorkshire Building Society branch in Halifax held an event providing people with hints and tips to stay safe online.

New research highlights lack of savings

11 June 2019

Yorkshire Building Society research highlights the UK’s fragile finances with too few people saving enough.

Society hosts financial education event for children

06 June 2019

Colleagues at a Yorkshire Building Society branch in Leeds, West Yorkshire, held an event to help teach financial education to children, parents and grandparents over half-term.

Yorkshire Building Society Appoints Chief People Officer

31 May 2019

Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Orlagh Hunt as Chief People Officer.

Society celebrates volunteering milestone

28 May 2019

Yorkshire Building Society is celebrating donating more than 100,000 hours of colleague volunteering time.

Society shows scale of workers in UK not saving

27 May 2019

The number of people working in the UK and not saving money is enough to fill Wembley Stadium 92 times.

Spring into action if you’re looking to move house this summer

09 May 2019

Summer is a popular time to move house so get prepared for selling or buying a new house with our top tips for viewing houses.

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Call for landlords to help young people who have faced homelessness

12 April 2019

Yorkshire Building Society and End Youth Homelessness are urging landlords to help young people who have faced homelessness into the private rental sector.

YBS reports on corporate responsibility work

22 March 2019

Yorkshire Building Society has released its annual corporate responsibility report highlighting its work to make a lasting and positive impact on society.

Haworth RDA thanks YBS for generous support

21 March 2019

A Haworth-based charity that provides disabled people with access to horse riding and stable management activities has received an £800 donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation to support its work.

YBS's workplace savings report reveals money worries cost the UK economy up to £51bn a year

21 March 2019

Worries over money among UK workers are costing the economy up to £51bn a year in lost productivity and recruitment expenses, a joint report from the Yorkshire Building Society and Salary Finance has found.

Yorkshire Building Society wants to help the UK get into a savings habit

05 March 2019

CEO Mike Regnier gives his views on financial resilience and getting the UK into a savings habit.

Yorkshire Building Society announces 2018 results

28 February 2019

Society reports a strong performance for 2018, growing profit and savings balances, while delivering record mortgage lending and reducing costs.

Society double winners at Wellbeing Awards

21 February 2019

Society win Financial Wellbeing and Mental Wellbeing awards from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA).

Society hits half a million for End Youth Homelessness

19 February 2019

Yorkshire Building Society thanks customers and colleagues for raising over half a million pounds for End Youth Homelessness (EYH).

Society supports charity helping bereaved youngsters

11 February 2019

Society donates £1,200 to support musical therapy at award-winning children's mental health charity CHUMS.

Society Treble Winners at National Diversity Awards

05 February 2019

Yorkshire Building Society has been crowned winners in three categories at the National Centre for Diversity Grand Awards 2019.

First-time Buyers Mortgage Choice Award

1 February 2019

First-time buyers have chosen Yorkshire Building Society as the mortgage provider of choice.

Yorkshire Building Society launches new tool to help people budget.

31 January 2019

The new household budget planner helps people to understand what their outgoings are and what they have left each month.

West Yorkshire FinTech Firms are helping to fight financial crime

29 January 2019

Financial technology experts from across the region came together to share knowledge at a recent conference.

How could Brexit impact borrowers and savers?

21 January 2019

A view from Yorkshire Building Society about Brexit’s impact on mortgage holders and savers.

Don’t let your finances leave you feeling blue this Monday

21 January 2019

Society encourages people to use ‘Blue Monday’ as an incentive to get to grips with their finances.

Society shows support for life-saving Isle of Wight charity

14 January 2019

Building society members’ small change has helped a Ryde lifeboat station buy vital equipment.

Society Wins Awards for Mortgages and Savings

9 January 2019

The Society starts the New Year with a fistful of awards for its mortgages and savings accounts.

First-time buyer mortgages reach 12-year high

2 January 2019

First-time buyer mortgage figures have hit their highest levels in over a decade, Yorkshire Building Society analysis has indicated.

Counting the cost of Christmas dinner

20 December 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has compared the cost of a Christmas dinner from several leading supermarkets.

YBS appoints new non-executive Director

20 December 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has today announced its appointment of Guy Bainbridge as Non-Executive Director.

Santa Clause is coming to ... Slough?

19 December 2018

Yorkshire Building Society analysed the average house price on streets Santa might consider if he ever looks to move from the North Pole

One year to go for Help to Buy ISA applications

18 December 2018

Potential first-time buyers have only one year left to open a Help to Buy ISA.

Why Yorkshire Building Society takes mental health at work seriously

12 December 2018

Tracey Newton, our Director of People Performance, talks about why looking after the mental health of its employees makes business sense and has had a positive impact.

Help End Youth Homelessness this Christmas

07 December 2018

This Christmas, over 18,000 young people will be at risk of homelessness. Yorkshire Building Society is asking people to make a donation to support these young people.

Society Treble Winners At National Diversity Awards

5 February 2019

Yorkshire Building Society has been crowned winners in three categories at the National Centre for Diversity Grand Awards 2019.

YBS appoints new Chief Strategy and Digital officer

05 Decembver 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has announced the appointment of Greg Willmott as Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Christmas present saving tips

23 November 2018

The advice is part of a list compiled by Yorkshire Building Society to help people keep their finances in check, after it was revealed that the average Brit last year expected to spend £751 on the festive season.

Now is the time for homeowners to prepare for Winter

06 November 2018

Yorkshire Building Society is offering homeowners tips to keep their property safe this winter.

Channel 4 employees moving to Leeds could get a detached house for less than a flat in the capital

01 November 2018

Channel 4 employees relocating from London to Leeds could be a dream come true for Kirsty and Phil, with a typical detached family home in the northern city costing £90,000 (20%) less than the average price of a flat in the capital.

The nightmare of living on Elm Street - or a chance to grab yourself a bargain?

29 October 2018

Freddie Krueger may be the stuff of fantasy and nightmares – but it seems the fictional villain may also have a very real effect on house prices.

New strategic economist joins YBS

03 October 2018

An economist for almost 30 years, Nitesh Patel has experience across the financial services, utilities, chemical and academic sectors.

Building societies' key role in sustainable future for the financial services sector

19 September 2018

Ten years ago the financial crisis hit. While the main focus of the world was on Wall Street and Threadneedle Street it affected and continues to affect every part of the system including here in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Building Society launches Socktober appeal to support the homeless

18 September 2018

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues from Edinburgh to Exeter are calling out for donations of new pairs of socks and other items to help support homeless people.

How to save for Christmas

17 September 2018

It’s less than 100 days until Christmas and savings experts are urging consumers to consider saving enough for the festive season with the help of a simple budgeting rule.

What are the benefits of saving in an ISA?

07 September 2018

An ISA has many benefits – it’s the most tax-efficient way a retail saver can deposit money and earn interest.

Yorkshire Building Society is supporting the Red Box Project

24 August 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has backed calls to improve rail connectivity across the Northern Powerhouse by including a city centre stop for Bradford on a proposed new faster transpennine line.

Yorkshire Building Society publish complaints figures H1 2018

23 August 2018

The latest figures from Yorkshire Building Society show its continued focus to keep complaints low as it seeks to give customers the best possible service.

YBS selects AIG to provide life insurance

14 August 2018

Yorkshire Building Society is making life and critical illness insurance available to customers by working with AIG Life Limited.

YBS best for dealing with power of attorney

30 July 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has been recognised for the quality service it offers people registering a power of attorney.

Yorkshire Building Society commits to government's women in finance charter

12 July 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has confirmed its commitment to diversity in financial services by signing the Government’s Women in Finance Charter.

Take the heat out of your finances this summer, says YBS

05 July 2018

The longest day may have been and gone but weather forecasts indicate summer sun is here to stay, prompting people up and down the country to throw themselves into all the warm season can offer… but at what cost?

Business Leaders of the future meet region's MPs at Parliament

02 July 2018

Apprentices from Yorkshire Building Society were given a glimpse of life in the corridors of power when they visited Parliament with two of the region’s most prominent MPs.

YBS wins workplace culture award

28 June 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has been named a winner of a 2018 Lotus Award for Workplace Culture.

Yorkshire Building Society receives top mortgage accolade

22 June 2018

It’s reportedly costing millions with a guest list straight off the pages of Who’s Who, but as Royal Wedding fever hits the UK, Yorkshire Building Society data shows that the average UK bride and groom have somewhat more modest wedding ambitions than Harry and Meghan.

YBS helps first-time buyers with revamped range

21 May 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a suite of new mortgages aimed at helping first-time buyers after research conducted by the mutual confirmed the upfront cost of purchasing a first house remains one of the biggest challenges aspiring homeowners face.

For Richer or poorer - average wedding savings less than £3,000

16 May 2018

New research into views of 1st time buyers

14 May 2018

Gone are the days just getting a foot on the property ladder was enough to satisfy first-time buyers – would-be homeowners of today are prepared to wait for their first home with few compromises, according to new research.

YBS supporting End Youth Homeless Week

11 May 2018

Yorkshire Building Society is backing End Youth Homelessness Week (14-20 May) as part of its partnership with the charity.

Will Louis be saving a princely sum

04 May 2018

Following the birth of Prince Louis, Yorkshire Building Society data suggests His Royal Highness may not be a future king of saving if his name is anything to go by.

YBS Group Contact Centre receives industry recognition

30 April 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has announced that its customer contact centres have been awarded CCA Global Standard accreditation.

Yorkshire Building Society backs calls for improving Bradford city centre rail links

18 April 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has backed calls to improve rail connectivity across the Northern Powerhouse by including a city centre stop for Bradford on a proposed new faster transpennine line.

Homemovers not put off by Friday 13th, according to Yorkshire Building Society

13 April 2018

It may be regarded as one of the unluckiest days of the year, but it seems superstitious associations do not prevent homeowners from moving on Friday 13th, with Yorkshire Building Society reporting an above average number of mortgage completions on that day.

Society appoints Chief Commercial Officer

24 March 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has announced the appointment of David Morris as Chief Commercial Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Society Launches search for new apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

09 March 2018

Yorkshire Building Society Group has launched a search for new apprentices across the Yorkshire region to come and work for the UK’s second largest building society.

Borrowers could save money by porting their mortgage deal

02 March 2018

Home movers looking to make the most of current low interest rates could be missing a trick by not porting their mortgage deal, says Yorkshire Building Society.

Tribute to Yorkshire Building Society colleagues Jon and Ellie Udall

27 February 2018

Home movers looking to make the most of current low interest rates could be missing a trick by not porting their mortgage deal, says Yorkshire Building Society.

YBS publish complaint figures h2 2017

26 February 2018

The latest figures from Yorkshire Building Society show its continued focus to keep complaints low as it seeks to give customers the best possible service.

Society named first time mortgage buyers' choice for third year running

01 February 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has been named the First-Time Mortgage Buyers’ Choice at the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2018 – the third consecutive year the mutual has received the accolade.

Its time to talk about mental health difficulties and money says the YBS

31 January 2018

Yorkshire Building Society is marking Time to Talk Day (Thursday, 1 February), a national day which encourages people to talk about mental health, by urging customers to speak out about any difficulties they’re facing after seeing a 13% year-on-year increase in the number experiencing mental health difficulties.

YBS awarded top health and safety standard

29 January 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has been recognised for its commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and customers by achieving certification to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard, OHSAS 18001.

YBS double winners at National Diversity Awards

25 January 2018

Yorkshire Building Society has been crowned winners in two categories and shortlisted in five at the National Centre for Diversity Grand Awards 2018.

Yorkshire Building Society is working with salary finance to provide employee benefits

18 January 2018

Employers can now offer an initiative to try and help improve the financial wellbeing of their employees thanks to a new relationship between Salary Finance and Yorkshire Building Society.

Losing lbs not pounds

05 January 2018

‘The diet starts in January’ will be a well-used phrase over the festive period but those hoping to lose pounds on the scales could end up wasting pounds from their savings or bank balance.

Don't forget your mortgage during marital woes

04 January 2018

As the first working Monday of January marks ‘Divorce Day’ - so-called by law firms who see a surge in separation queries after the festive period, Yorkshire Building Society is encouraging married couples heading for a split not to overlook their finances.

Homes for homeless this Christmas thanks to Yorkshire Building Society

08 December 2017

Yorkshire Building Society is supporting homeless young people this Christmas as part of its charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness (EYH).

Christmas can cause strain on mental health: The Yorkshire advises customers not to suffer in silence

05 December 2017

Christmas can be a challenging time for many. The added pressures this time of the year brings, not to mention the financial strain, can heighten feelings of stress and loneliness especially for people with poor mental health.

YBS Group announces proposed changes

29 November 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Group has announced proposed changes to its high street network and office sites that are designed to improve value for its members by delivering better service and greater efficiency.

YBS celebrates awards success

17 November 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has been recognised for its successful £1million fundraising campaign in aid of Marie Curie at the 2017 Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards.

Would you be able to cope financially if your children fell ill

10 November 2017

You have a well-paid job, the house you worked hard for, a healthy savings habit and you’re in a good place without a financial care in the world. But then your child develops a serious illness and you give up work to be by their side.

YBS responds to bank rate announcement

02 November 2017

The Yorkshire Building Society Group has today announced it will add the full Bank Rate increase of 0.25% to all variable rate savings accounts.

Charitable foundation says thanks a million for members' contribution

30 October 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has said thanks a million to its members who have contributed their own money to the more than £4million donated to help charities and good causes around the UK.

Matthew and Isabella top names when it comes to YBS young savers

13 October 2017

Oliver and Olivia might have been announced as the nation’s most popular baby names of 2016 by the Office of National Statistics, but it’s Matthew and Isabella that lead the way when it comes to young savers.

YBS signs 'time to change' mental health employer pledge

10 October 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has today marked World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10 October) by signing an employer pledge with Time to Change to support its colleagues to be open about mental health problems.

YBS announces the appointment of Alasdair Lenman as Chief Financial Officer

05 October 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of Alasdair Lenman as Chief Finance Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

'Bank of mum and dad' leaves borrowers feeling guilty

04 October 2017

The concept of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is growing in importance but more than half of potential first-time buyers expecting to receive financial help from family to complete their purchase would feel guilty about doing so, new research reveals.

YBS launches Socktober Appeal to keep homeless warm this winter

02 October 2017

The Society is launching its month-long Socktober appeal throughout October as part of its charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness (EYH) and to raise awareness of World Homelessness Day on Tuesday 10 October.

The rush to remortgage begins

20 September 2017

Borrowers took the opportunity to get ahead of the game before the biggest mortgage maturity period in five years started this month with a surge in remortgage applications over the summer, according to Yorkshire Building Society.

Research reveals major changes in British housing availability

12 September 2017

The gap between the least and most affordable parts of Britain has almost doubled since the start of the economic downturn, new Yorkshire Building Society research shows.

Students encouraged to prioritise insurance before class begins

04 September 2017

Ahead of the beginning of the academic year, Yorkshire Building Society has compiled a checklist to help students preparing for university protect their belongings.

New free childcare scheme could improve parent's mortgage affordability

04 September 2017

Parents with preschool aged children looking to take a step on or up the property ladder could see a 17% increase in the amount they can borrow once the government’s new free childcare scheme comes into play, says Yorkshire Building Society.

YBS is aiming to improve social mobility for UK pupils with its financial education programme

04 September 2017

Yorkshire Building Society is aiming to improve social mobility for young people as it targets pupils across the UK to receive financial education lessons.

YBS publish complaints figures h1 2017

24 August 2017

The latest figures from Yorkshire Building Society show it is continuing to keep complaints low as it seeks to give customers the best possible service.

2017 Interim results

01 August 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has today announced a solid performance during the first half of 2017 as it continues to focus on delivering excellent customer service in its core mortgages and savings businesses.

YBS leaps the peaks to raise 40k to end youth homelessness

14 July 2017

Super Mario and Iron Man were among hundreds of Yorkshire Building Society colleagues who took an 80ft leap of faith to raise £40,000 for their charity partner, End Youth Homelessness.

Three more award wins for YBS mortgages

09 June 2017

Yorkshire Building Society is celebrating its tenth award win of the year so far after receiving further accolades for its market-leading mortgages.

YBS celebrates 10 years of volunteering

01 June 2017

Yorkshire Building Society is celebrating a decade of volunteering as Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) gets underway – and is seeking new opportunities to help other community groups and good causes.

YBS go the distance to end youth homelessness

22 May 2017

Yorkshire Building Society will be under starter’s orders from Monday, 22 May as they aim to go the distance in support of its charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness (EYH).

YBS appoints new non-executive Director

05 May 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Neeta Atkar as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of its Risk Committee, replacing David Paige who retired at the Society’s AGM on 25 April.

YBS ranked as one of the UK's best workplaces

04 May 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Group has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK by a global research organisation.

Tens of Thousands of charities benefit as charitable foundation celebrates £7million milestone

06 April 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has donated more than £7 million to more than 23,400 charities and good causes around the UK.

YBS launch search for 24 new apprentices

17 March 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Group has launched a search for new apprentices across the Yorkshire region to come and work for the UK’s second largest building society.

YBS launches new corporate responsibility report and vision

13 March 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Group has outlined how it is making a lasting and positive impact on society in the first annual review of its corporate responsibility performance.

Stamp Duty should be altered as three-quarters of first-time buyers paid the tax in 2016, says YBS

03 March 2017

Stamp duty is prohibiting first-time buyers and should be altered in the Budget on 8 March, Yorkshire Building Society, has said today.

YBS publishes complaints figures

28 February 2017

Yorkshire Building Society’s focus on improving the experience of customers has led to complaint numbers remaining low compared to the sector average, new figures suggest.

Why Bradford needs devolution

21 February 2017

Bradford has a great past and like many who care about it as a city and, most importantly, those who live and work here, I am most interested in ensuring it has a great future too.

YBS takes action to end youth homelessness

15 February 2017

Branches of Yorkshire Building Society across the country are holding their first action days in February and March in support of a new three year charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness (EYH).

Say hello to a better branch

In 2014 we embarked on a programme to refurbish our branches.

The YBS named first time buyers' champion for the second time

07 February 2017

Thousands of consumers voted to crown Yorkshire Building Society the best choice for first-time buyer mortgages at the 2017 Moneyfacts Consumer Awards.

YBS plans branch, product and brand changes

25 January 2017

Yorkshire Building Society Group has announced proposals to make changes to its branch network, product range and one of its brands which are designed to deliver better long-term value to its 3.3m customers.

YBS Group celebrates award success

16 January 2017

The Yorkshire Building Society Group claimed three of the top accolades at the Moneynet Personal Finance Awards 2017.

YBS Launches partnership with End Youth Homelessness

10 January 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has proudly launched a new three year charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness.

YBS to give the gift of time this Christmas

30 November 2016

Yorkshire Building Society is asking communities across the UK to help them give the gift of time this Christmas for its final Hour of Need campaign activity in aid of Marie Curie.

Stamp Duty reform would help aspiring homeowners buy, research shows

22 November 2016

Almost two in three aspiring homeowners would be more likely to buy if they didn’t have to pay stamp duty, new research published by Yorkshire Building Society shows.

YouGov survey, carried out for YBS highlights lack of early financial education

14 November 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has today released figures showing that fewer than a quarter of parents (22%) with a child aged 17 or under regularly talk to their children about money or finances.

YBS says thanks a million

17 October 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has said thanks a million to all its customers and colleagues for helping reach its fundraising target of £1million for its Hour of Need campaign in aid of Marie Curie.

YBS announces new Chief Executive

14 October 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of Mike Regnier as Chief Executive.

Colleagues lend a hand at Nottingham allotment

12 October 2016

Marrows, leeks and sweetcorn were just some of the vegetables dug up by volunteers from Yorkshire Building Society when they lent a hand to a charity which is working to end homelessness in Nottingham.

How to prepare your finances ahead of having a baby

20 September 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has compiled a list of tips for new parents detailing some key steps and considerations to help them prepare their mortgage, insurance and savings for the new arrival, along with some ways parents can make their money go further when raising their child.

Government urged to examine major stamp duty change

20 September 2016

Yorkshire Building Society is urging the Government to consider reforming stamp duty land tax to make it paid by sellers not buyers, removing the tax burden entirely for more than 225,000 people[1] getting on the housing ladder every year.

Children named Lily and Benjamin are the top savers at YBS

08 September 2016

Just days after the Office of National Statistics reported the most popular baby names for 2015, Yorkshire Building Society has announced its top 10 child savers names during last year.

Academy schools urged to make financial education pledge

05 September 2016

Young people in academy schools risk being left behind if they miss out on financial education, one of the country's biggest financial services providers has warned.

Money Minds financial education programme launched

05 September 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has launched an innovative new financial education programme to be delivered by colleagues in schools across the UK.

Charity choices makes big impact on communities

25 August 2016

Society members’ small change has made a big difference with £157,000 donated to nearly 500 charities across the country.

YBS focused on strengthening customer trust

16 August 2016

A clear focus on customer experience has resulted in 20% fewer complaints received by Yorkshire Building Society Group in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2015.

YBS colleagues spruce up Preston residential home

10 August 2016

A Preston residential home has been given a helping hand with a garden makeover after building society colleagues swapped their counters for an outdoor challenge.

Bank of England rate statement

04 August 2016

Following the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to reduce Bank Rate to 0.25%, customers with tracker rate mortgages will see their interest rate adjusted accordingly, subject to minimum rate conditions.

Mutual friends welcomed from down under

03 August 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has welcomed a delegation of visitors from one of Australia’s largest mutual financial institutions.

Chris Kamara backs football fundraiser for Marie Curie

01 August 2016

Marie Curie Ambassador and football pundit Chris Kamara backed a recent Yorkshire Building Society football fundraising challenge to help shoot it towards its £1million target for the Hour of Need campaign.

UK growing housing deficit stands at 1.2m properties

12 July 2016

Yorkshire Building Society, the UK’s second largest building society, has today released figures highlighting the shortfall in housing supply in England.

YBS supports children's charity in East Grinstead

08 July 2016

Grieving children and their families will be given extra support thanks to funding from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

Members' small change makes a big difference to a Darlington charity

01 July 2016

Building society members’ small change has made a big difference to a charity which works with some of the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised young people in the North East.

Bury bird charity receives funding

01 July 2016

A charity which looks after sick and injured wild birds will be able to replace a rotting aviary thanks to Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

Spokespeople

Yorkshire Building Society can provide expert commentary and opinion on a wide range of personal finance, economic and building society sector topics.

EU referendum result

24 June 2016

There will be little immediate impact on our day-to-day activities as a result of the Leave vote and we will continue to provide long-term financial security for customers.

Wigan dementia charity benefits from YBS donation

21 June 2016

A bright red telephone box is helping people in Wigan with dementia thanks to a donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

Our new guide to understanding peer-to-peer lending and its risks

19 June 2016

Research from Yorkshire Building Society has highlighted a lack of understanding about peer-to-peer investment (P2P) and the potential risks it poses among consumers.

Your vote makes a difference

Help us raise valuable funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care simply by voting at this years' AGM.

YBS announces Chief Executive's intention to step down

16 June 2016

Yorkshire Building Society has announced that Chief Executive Chris Pilling has given notice of his intention to step down at the end of the year.

Meet the team

Say hello to the Yorkshire’s Media Relations team.

YBS wins Business of the year in double success at prestigious charity awards

25 May 2016

Yorkshire Building Society was a double winner, including being named Business of the Year, at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards 2016.

New YBS report explores first time buyers challenges

05 April 2016

Young adults in Britain rank buying their own home as their number one life ambition, ahead of marriage, children or getting ahead in their careers, new research for Yorkshire Building Society has revealed.

Rugby, say hello to your new local agency

Join us on Friday 3rd November to celebrate the official opening of your new Local Agency.

YBS launches at-home video conference financial advice service

18 September 2015

Yorkshire Building Society has changed the face of advised investments by offering customers the chance to take expert financial advice in their homes via video conferencing.

Brew-tiful YBS breaks Guinness World Record in aid of Marie Curie

30 June 2015

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues and Marie Curie nurses have brewed up a new Guinness World Records title in aid of Marie Curie.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance receives biggest ever donation

22 May 2015

The donation of £944,254 was made by Yorkshire Building Society based on deposits placed in its Yorkshire Air Ambulance affinity savings accounts over the past year.

YBS wins prestigious charity award for Marie Cure fundraising challenge

21 May 2015

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues were announced as winners at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards 2015.

Charity projects win share of £150,000 funding from YBS

29 December 2014

15 charity projects are celebrating after being unveiled as winners in a £150,000 cash giveaway that was set up to leave a lasting legacy in local communities.

First time buyer report

17 October 2012

A new report from Yorkshire Building Society examines the first-time buyer market and compares responses from people attempting to get on the housing ladder with those who bought their first home in the last few years.

YBS appoints John Heaps as Chairman Designate

20 November 2014

Yorkshire Building Society is pleased to announce the appointment of John Heaps as Chairman Designate with immediate effect.

YBS retains family friendly employer status

14 September 2014

Yorkshire Building Society has been named – for the second year running - as one of the best UK employers for building flexible, family friendly workplaces.

'YBS named among most family friendly employers

23 October 2017

Yorkshire Building Society has been named as one of the top UK employers for building flexible, family friendly workplaces.

FCA announcement regarding the promotion of structured deposit accounts (update)

10 September 2014

Our regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced that they have fined Credit Suisse International and Yorkshire Building Society Group for producing unclear and misleading promotional material for a range of Structured Deposit accounts.

Financial Advice Survey results

09 June 2014

Read the highlights of the YBS commissioned survey on modern attitudes to financial advice

A more contemporary look for YBS

02 June 2014

From 2nd June we'll begin to have a more contemporary design, including a new logo.

Heartbleed vulnerability

17 April 2014

Following widespread news coverage regarding a web vulnerability called ‘Heartbleed’, the Society can confirm that its websites are not affected by this problem.

YBS announced as official supporter of the Tour de France 2014 Grand Depart

04 March 2014

Yorkshire Building Society is gearing up for the world's most famous cycling race by becoming an Official Supporter of the Tour de France 2014 Grand Départ which is coming to Yorkshire on July 5 and 6, before the race heads to Cambridge and London on July 7.

Growing advice gap hits savers & investors

30 October 2013

More than one in four (27%) savers and investors looking for financial advice are finding it difficult or very difficult to find help despite having an average £240 a month to save or invest, new research* commissioned by Yorkshire Building Society shows.

Society's new website

07 August 2013

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a fully responsive website.

YBS announces further investment in the region

29 May 2013

Yorkshire Building Society has today announced exciting plans to invest £11 million in its key Bradford, Yorkshire Drive site as well as the addition of a new office site at Broad Gate, Leeds.

Yorkshire Building Society's trust study

26 March 2013

Read the highlights of our research into how the harsh economic climate is making the UK a less trustful place to live.

Runs on the board and the Grey Fox trophy

17 March 2013

Yorkshire Building Society is the main sponsor for Runs on the Board and The Grey Fox Trophy for 2013.

YBS extends relationship with Legal and General

09 March 2012

Yorkshire Building Society is pleased to announce that it has extended its relationship with Legal & General, who will become the Society's main provider of financial service advice and products.

YBS chief executive stepping down

24 February 2011

Iain Cornish, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Building Society, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position later this year, as the Society reports a record performance for 2010.