Northern Rock stories from The Journal and JournalLive

Northern Rock new savings accounts unveiled Jan 06 2012

THE first new savings accounts to be made available in Northern Rock branches since Virgin Money acquired the business have been unveiled.Read

Virgin Money confirm two-year sponsorship deal with NUFC Jan 05 2012

VIRGIN Money last night unveiled a two-year sponsorship contract with Newcastle United which saw the club strip emblazoned with a new logo.Read

Virgin Money chief executive makes pledge to North East staff Jan 04 2012

THE boss of Virgin Money yesterday told the company’s new employees in the North East that they had the chance to transform the banking industry.Read

Anger as Northern Rock sale details are not disclosed Jan 03 2012

THE Government has come under fire for refusing to release details of the sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money.Read

Northern Rock sale still expected in the new year Dec 20 2011

THE Government is to press ahead with the sale of the publicly-owned bank Northern Rock despite a top-level investigation and calls for a delay.Read

Northern Rock sale to Virgin Money to be probed Dec 19 2011

A PROBE into the controversial sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money has been welcomed by shareholders and MPs.Read

Northern Rock's 'bad bank' set to close its city base Dec 07 2011

THE so-called Northern Rock ‘bad bank’ is to shut its office in Newcastle where 700 staff are currently based, it was announced yesterday.Read

Chancellor hails Northern Rock sale to Virgin Nov 17 2011

CHANCELLOR George Osborne has hailed the £747m deal to sell Northern Rock to Virgin Money as "good for the North East".Read

Northern Rock sold to Virgin Money for £747m Nov 17 2011

NORTHERN Rock is to be sold to Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Money for £747m, the Treasury announced today.Read

Collapse of Northern Rock was a 'blessing' says Alistair Darling Sep 09 2011

THE collapse of Northern Rock was a “well-disguised blessing” for Britain, according to former Chancellor Alistair Darling who faced the crisis.Read

Push for Northern Rock to return to building society roots Aug 19 2011

FRESH calls are being made to return Northern Rock to its mutual society roots after bank chiefs brushed off rumours it has already been sold.Read

Northern Rock Foundation future not guaranteed says Treasury minister Jul 08 2011

TREASURY Minister Mark Hoban has said he strongly expects bidders for Northern Rock to make clear their plans for the bank’s charity arm.Read

Virgin Money promises to support Northern Rock Foundation if it buys bank Jul 05 2011

RICHARD Branson’s Virgin Money has pledged to continue supporting the Northern Rock Foundation if it buys the Northern Rock bank.Read

Government urged to protect Northern Rock jobs Jul 01 2011

A GOVERNMENT minister has said bidders for Northern Rock should consider the impact any purchase will have on the North East workforce.Read

Southern Cross owners Blackstone consider bid for Northern Rock Jun 20 2011

AN American private equity group which has been criticised for its ownership of care company Southern Cross is now considering a £1bn bid for nationalised lender Northern Rock, it has been reported.Read

Study helps cause of charitable foundation Jun 20 2011

CALLS to protect Northern Rock’s charitable arm were intensifying last night in the wake of a new study.Read

Calls for Northern Rock Foundation to be part of bank’s future Jun 17 2011

THE Northern Rock Foundation faces an uncertain future after Chancellor George Osborne turned down pleas to ensure support for the charity is a part of the bank sale requirements.Read

George Osborne hangs for sale sign over Northern Rock Jun 16 2011

NORTHERN Rock was last night put up for sale by Chancellor George Osborne.Read

George Osborne urged to consider North East’s long term interests over Northern Rock sale Jun 15 2011

THE North East’s long-term interests must be considered in any sale of Northern Rock, says the MP whose constituency is home to the bank’s headquarters.Read

George Osborne preparing to offload Northern Rock Jun 13 2011

NORTH East bank Northern Rock is this week expected to begin the process of returning to the private sector after three years in the public pocket.Read