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Northern Rock new savings accounts unveiled

JournalLive — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:28:00 GMT

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

Virgin Money confirm two-year sponsorship deal with NUFC

JournalLive — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:28:00 GMT

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

Virgin Money chief executive makes pledge to North East staff

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Anger as Northern Rock sale details are not disclosed

JournalLive — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:28:00 GMT

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

Northern Rock sale still expected in the new year

JournalLive — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:28:00 GMT

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.

Northern Rock sale to Virgin Money to be probed

JournalLive — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:24:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

Chancellor hails Northern Rock sale to Virgin

JournalLive — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

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

Northern Rock sold to Virgin Money for £747m

JournalLive — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:18:00 GMT

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

Collapse of Northern Rock was a 'blessing' says Alistair Darling

JournalLive — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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

Push for Northern Rock to return to building society roots

JournalLive — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:29:00 GMT

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.

Northern Rock Foundation future not guaranteed says Treasury minister

JournalLive — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:26:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:29:00 GMT

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

Government urged to protect Northern Rock jobs

JournalLive — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:29:00 GMT

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

Southern Cross owners Blackstone consider bid for Northern Rock

JournalLive — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:25:00 GMT

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.

Study helps cause of charitable foundation

JournalLive — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:26:00 GMT

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.

George Osborne hangs for sale sign over Northern Rock

JournalLive — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:30:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:25:00 GMT

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.

George Osborne preparing to offload Northern Rock

JournalLive — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:24:00 GMT

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.