Conservative MP calls for nationwide rollout of vitamin D tablets

Pictured, David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and Howden Conservative backbencher David Davis MP has called for the UK Government to distribute vitamin D supplementation to society’s most at-risk of Covid-19.   Mr Davis says Britain should follow the lead of the Spanish region of Andalusia in the south of Spain, which distributed calcifediol, a vitamin D supplement, … Read more

Britain CAN bounce back after Covid, says Nationwide boss

Joe Garner has disappeared. We’ve arranged to speak over Microsoft Teams – a lifeline for many firms whose staff are working from home – but I can’t see or hear the Nationwide boss on my screen.  When we finally give up on video conferencing and revert to an old-fashioned telephone call, I get the feeling … Read more

Nationwide mortgage holiday mix-up left our home move at risk

A couple were denied a new loan when they tried to move home to downsize, after they did not realise Nationwide had put a gap in their mortgage holiday.  Steve Allcroft and wife Irena, from Poynton, Cheshire, had their home purchase put at risk when they were left with a damaged credit file after a mix-up … Read more

Covid UK: Fears Primark queues will prompt third nationwide lockdown

Critics react angrily to large queues at Primark, and claim the mass hunt for bargains will ‘spark another lockdown’- despite the lines being CAUSED by social distancing Furious onlookers worry Primark queues could bring on another lockdown One critic said she feared the crowds would cause coronavirus cases to rise Primark opened for 24 hours … Read more

Fears that Primark’s 24-hour opening will prompt third Covid nationwide lockdown

Critics react angrily to large queues at Primark, and claim the mass hunt for bargains will ‘spark another lockdown’- despite the lines being CAUSED by social distancing Furious onlookers worry Primark queues could bring on another lockdown One critic said she feared the crowds would cause coronavirus cases to rise Primark opened for 24 hours … Read more

Nationwide: House prices rise at fastest pace for six years

House prices rose at the fastest pace for nearly six years last month, as the rush to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline continued to drive up the market. The average price of a home increased by 6.5 per cent to £229,721 in the year to November, according to Nationwide, adding almost £14,000 to the … Read more

Nationwide BS outlines stance on cladding fire safety EWS1 forms

Britain’s biggest building society Nationwide has spoken out on what it is doing to help flat owners in blocks with cladding-related fire safety defects, who are struggling to remortgage or move home. These leaseholders are required to have what is known as an EWS1 form to prove their building is free of fire risk cladding … Read more

Nationwide BS outlines stance on cladding fire safety ESW1 forms

Britain’s biggest building society Nationwide has spoken out on what it is doing to help flat owners in blocks with cladding-related fire safety defects, who are struggling to remortgage or move home. These leaseholders are required to have what is known as an EWS1 form to prove their building is free of fire risk cladding … Read more

Nationwide mortgage boost for first-time buyers

Nationwide examining plans to make it easier for first-time buyers to get mortgage with 10% deposit By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 21 November 2020 Nationwide is examining plans to make it easier for first-time buyers to get a mortgage with a 10 per … Read more

Nationwide bosses vow not to abandon towns and pledge to keep at least one branch open in each area

Nationwide bosses vow not to abandon towns and pledge to keep at least one branch open in each area Nationwide had pledged to keep at least one branch open in towns until May It has extended this commitment until January 2023 as a result of the pandemic  Nationwide’s promise will be a relief for many … Read more