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Over five million UK savings accounts now at risk of tax bills

13 August 2026

Number of accounts likely to trigger a tax bill have increased by 1047% since 2018.

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Parents contribute £30,000 to help children reach milestones

06 August 2026

From driving lessons and first cars, to university, first homes and weddings, parents are helping fund the moments that matter most.

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YBS returns to TV with home-grown brand campaign

03 August 2026

Yorkshire Building Society returns to TV advertising for the first time in 10 years with a campaign created by its in-house team and produced in Yorkshire.

Susan Allen, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Building Society

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Half-year results show growth in mortgage and savings balances

23 July 2026

Yorkshire Building Society grew savings and mortgage balances in the first half of 2026, rewarding members and helping more people buy a home.

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Britain risks a ‘lost generation of homeowners’

08 July 2026

Research reveals that belief in homeownership collapses if not achieved by mid-life, highlighting need for urgent action to restore the housing ladder.

Colleagues from Yorkshire Building Society with colleagues from FareShare in walking gear

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Colleagues conquer Snowdon at night for FareShare

17 June 2026

Colleagues from Yorkshire Building Society are celebrating raising over £1 million for the Society’s charity partner, The Felix Project & FareShare.

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Snugg partnership passes 2,700 sign-ups

05 June 2026

Yorkshire Building Society has added five new home energy improvement installers to its Snugg platform as the partnership passes 2,700 sign-ups.

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Yorkshire Building Society appoints new non-executive directors

01 June 2026

Today (June 1) Yorkshire Building Society announced the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Neil Irving and Linzi Morgan, trustees of Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation with Josie Barlow from Bradford Central Foodbank

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1,100 people supported with job skills in Bradford fund’s first year

26 May 2026

Four Bradford charities have helped more than 1,100 people improve their employability skills with funding from the Building Bradford Skills Fund.

YBS colleagues setting off on a charity walk

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Colleagues to take on Snowdon by starlight

11 May 2026

Over 200 colleagues are preparing to scale Mount Snowdon through the night to raise money for The Felix Project & FareShare.

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Millions caught out by “invisible” savings tax rule

29 April 2026

Many earning over £50,270 face confusion and anxiety, risking unexpected tax bills due to misunderstanding the Personal Savings Allowance.

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First time buyer applications hold ground

07 April 2026

New analysis shows that first time buyer applications remained steady in the first quarter of 2026, relative to the same period in 2025.

Skills commission chair John Heaps with William Hague

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Skills Commission growing in size and influence

30 March 2026

A commission established to fill skills gaps in financial and professional services in Yorkshire and the Humber is growing in size and influence.

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Decade old tax rule leaves millions paying more

16 March 2026

Millions of ordinary savers are now paying tax on their interest because the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) has been frozen since 2016.

Susan Allen, CEO of Yorkshire Building Society

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Yorkshire Building Society announces solid results

26 February 2026

Yorkshire Building Society has announced solid financial results for 2025, highlighting stable performance, continued growth and a resilient position.

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Yorkshire Building Society partners with Plain Numbers

24 February 2026

Yorkshire Building Society has partnered with Plain Numbers to help customers by improving how the Society explains financial information.

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First-time buyer numbers set for near-record rise in 2025

02 January 2026

The number of first-time buyers is expected to hit its second-highest level in a decade. Read Yorkshire Building Society's analysis here.

Kris Gibbon-Walsh, CEO of FareShare UK, Jonathan Willams, CEO of FareShare Yorkshire and Susan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society

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Over 1,900 helped by employability programme

17 December 2025

A partnership between Yorkshire Building Society and food redistribution charity FareShare is marking two years of its employability programme.

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards

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Win for YBS at Yorkshire Post Business Awards

13 November 2025

Yorkshire Building Society picked up the Large Business of the Year award at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards yesterday.

usan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society with Jonathan Williams, chief executive of FareShare Yorkshire

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Society executive team offers support to FareShare

07 November 2025

A team of Yorkshire Building Society’s senior leaders volunteered at FareShare Yorkshire, to gain insight into the charity’s work supporting employability.

Children complete Yorkshire Building Society Money Minds financial education activities

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Society welcomes Government commitment to financial education

05 November 2025

We've welcomed the Government’s announcement that financial education will be included as part of the national curriculum for all pupils in England.

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Society calls for help for first-time buyers and savers in Budget

04 November 2025

Yorkshire Building Society has called on the Government to keep the current Cash ISA limit and support first-time buyers in the Budget.

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Society named as best savings provider for second year running

04 November 2025

Yorkshire Building Society has been named the title of Which? Recommended savings provider for the second year in a row.

Chief executive Susan Allen at the Your Time To Talk event in Bradford

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YBS celebrates culture, conversation and community

17 October 2025

YBS hosted a dynamic and engaging event at Bradford Live, celebrating the city’s culture and offering members the chance to hear from Society leaders.

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