Customer News

• Participation gap widens as 60% of women drop out by mid‑30s, despite rising interest 
• 94% of women in C-suite roles played competitive sport, highlighting its importance to career development* 

The first Great British Railways‑branded train has been unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail network.

The new Welsh Government will pick up the pace to ensure people across Wales are seen faster for NHS treatment.

Councillor Stephen Holroyd and his consort, Simon Mapals, yesterday became the first openly gay couple to hold the office of Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort of Leeds.

New powers could be used to support landlords to bring empty shops back into use on Caledonian Road, as part of efforts to breathe new life into high streets. 

New winter habitat has been built for natterjack toads at a Scottish Water wastewater treatment works at Powfoot on the Scottish Solway Coast. 

Pembrokeshire’s much‑loved coastal buses are gearing up for another summer of scenic journeys, with three key services returning from Saturday May 23^rd.

We know that diversity is more than a statistic. It’s the lived experiences, perspectives and stories that shape who we are as colleagues, teams and communities.

People across Moray are being invited to share their views as work begins on a new Community Safety Strategy covering the next four years.

Treasury has announced reforms that will give parliament the authority to approve critical energy schemes and better protect infrastructure projects from judicial review. Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK, said:

Aston Villa's victory parade to celebrate their Europa League Final win will mean busier trains and stations today (21 May) with thousands of fans expected to line the streets to celebrate.

• Around 4.4m eligible members to receive £100 Fairer Share in June, taking total paid since 2023 to c£1.5bn 

• Nationwide returned £1.8bn of value back to its members as it announces full year financial results 

• New 5% Member Exclusive Bond and £175 current account switching incentive also announced 

• Record year for personal current account growth as more than 1m accounts opened with Nationwide (which now includes Virgin Money) 

Passengers travelling during the upcoming Spring bank holiday weekend have been urged to plan ahead due to strike action.

The West Oxfordshire District Council Executive Members were announced today at the Council’s Annual General Meeting. 

Forest of Dean District Council has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Grants Fund, inviting not-for-profit voluntary and community groups to apply for financial support that strengthens local connections and empowers residents across the district. 

A bus route that stopped operating in Preston seven years ago will be able to run again once a range of Traffic Regulation Orders are introduced.

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed new funding for regeneration projects that aim to deliver homes, jobs and opportunities for local people.

• Customers urged to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys during the May Bank Holiday
• Notts County fans will be travelling in large numbers to Wembley meaning services are likely to be particularly busy

People who live and work in a defined area of Dudley borough will see up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years after a regeneration plan received government approval.

Lancashire is at a pivotal moment for health, wellbeing and prosperity, with strong foundations in place to give children the best possible start in life and prevent poor health earlier and more effectively.