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Yorkshire Building Society wants to help the UK get into a savings habit
5 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
5 February 2019
Yorkshire Building Society has been crowned winners in three categories at the National Centre for Diversity Grand Awards 2019.
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Yorkshire Building Society anounces 2018 results
28 February 2019
Yorkshire Building 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
5 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.
Society 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.
Counting the cost of Christmas dinner
20 December 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has compared the cost of a Christmas dinner from several leading supermarkets
Santa Claus is coming to… Slough?
18 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
Help to Buy ISA applications close on 30 November 2019... we take a look at what the ISA is and how it works.
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.
Christmas present saving tips
23 November 2018
Let the thought count, not the pounds, when it comes to giving gifts this Christmas
Preparing house for winter
06 November 2018
Society is offering tips to keep your property safe this winter.
Location, location!
01 November 2018
Channel 4 announced that it plans to relocate 200 employees to Leeds from its London headquarters.
Elm Street property bargains
29 October 2018
The nightmare of living on Elm Street - Or a chance to grab yourself a property bargain?
New Strategic Economist joins Society
03 October 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Nitesh Patel as its new Strategic Economist.
Mutuals’ role in sustainable future for the financial services sector
19 September 2018
Yorkshire Building Society CEO Mike Regnier gives his view on the role of building societies in the financial crisis ten years ago, and in the future.
Yorkshire Building Society launches Socktober appeal to support the homeless
18 September 2018
Yorkshire Building Society launches Socktober campaign in partnership with End Youth Homelessness.
How to save enough for Christmas now
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.
Yorkshire Building Society retains family friendly employer status
14 September 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has been named as one of the best UK employers for building flexible, family friendly workplaces.
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.
Public urged to support sanitary product collection
24 August 2018
Yorkshire Building Society is supporting The Red Box Project to highlight the issue of period poverty and receive collections of sanitary products.
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.
AIG Life insurance
14 August 2018
Yorkshire Building Society now offers access to AIG life insurance and critical illness insurance.
Society best for dealing with power of attorney
30 July 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has been hailed the best financial services provider for dealing with power of attorney.
Yorkshire Building Society 2018 Interim Results
26 July 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has today announced a good start to 2018 as it continues to support the nation’s homeownership and savings goals by consistently delivering both excellent customer service and good long-term value to its members.
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.
How to keep your cool this summer - Check your EPC before you get your mortgage
11 July 2018
During the current heatwave it can feel impossible to cool down but for house buyers and movers now could be just the opportunity to help you keep your cool this summer.
Take the heat out of your finances this summer, says Yorkshire Building Society
05 July 2018
Yorkshire Building Society offers summer fun seekers tips to make their money work harder during the warmer months
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.
Yorkshire Building Society 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 May 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has been crowned the Best Building Society Mortgage Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards 2018.
Yorkshire Building Society helps first-time buyers with revamped range
21 May 2018
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new range of mortgages aimed at helping first-time buyers and borrowers with small deposits, including £1,000 cashback and fee-free mortgages.
For richer or poorer – average wedding savings less then £3,000
16 May 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.
Society's new research into views of first-time buyers
14 May 2018
Our First-Time Buyer Report 2018 reveals the challenges faced by those getting on the property ladder, plus helpful mortgage and savings hints and tips.
Society supporting End Youth Homelessness Week (14-20 May)
11 May 2018
Yorkshire Building Society is backing End Youth Homelessness Week (14-20 May) as part of its partnership with the charity.End Youth Homelessness (EYH) is a national movement to end homelessness among 16-25 year-olds in the UK.
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