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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander UK plc on its introduction of £120 annual charge for small business accounts.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander UK plc on its introduction of £120 annual charge for small business accounts.
The Government regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders across the financial services sector including Santander.
While the Government recognises the concerns of long-standing customers who signed up to different business accounts, decisions regarding the products offered and any associated charges are commercial matters for individual firms. The Government does not intervene in these commercial decisions but continues to monitor wider access to bank account provision.
The Government also recognises the importance of transparency in business bank account fees, enabling businesses to make informed choices when selecting banking services. Encouraging competition in financial services helps stimulate a strong and diverse market for SMEs, improves access to finance, and ensures that businesses benefit from competitive pricing and improved choice.
The Government is committed to ensuring that SMEs are treated fairly by banks and have access to the financial services they need. That is why the Financial Ombudsman Service has jurisdiction over 99% of business banking disputes, providing a wide safety-net for businesses and an important avenue for redress where SMEs feel they have been misled or unfairly charged.
That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly the elderly, disabled, and those without transport; further notes that many residents from surrounding rural villages already face significant challenges in accessing banking services, and that this closure will exacerbate those difficulties; acknowledges the disproportionate impact of branch closures on rural communities, where public transport options are limited and alternative banking facilities are scarce; and calls on the Secretary of State to urgently engage with banks and local MPs to prevent further branch closures before the establishment of adequate banking hubs in these areas.
That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander on (a) its banking presence on high streets and (b) the impact of that on (i) consumers and (ii) businesses.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander on (a) its banking presence on high streets and (b) the impact of that on (i) consumers and (ii) businesses.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer meets regularly with all major banks to discuss a wide variety of topics.
The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and businesses across the UK, and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. Access to financial services is key to ensuring all citizens and businesses can both contribute to and benefit from growth in the UK.
The Government continues to work closely with banks to roll out 350 banking hubs by the end of this parliament, which will provide local residents and businesses up and down the country with critical cash and banking services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press notice entitled Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK, published on 22 October 2024, what the terms of the agreement are with Santander.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press notice entitled Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK, published on 22 October 2024, what the terms of the agreement are with Santander.
The Department for Business and Trade was delighted to announce Santander UK’s three-year commitment to sponsor a package of trade related events on 22 October. This involves sponsorship rights at International Trade Week, a series of UK Export Academy webinars, and a number of tradeshows over the period. Specific events may vary over the term of the agreement. Santander UK is investing £750,000 over three years and is also hosting additional events at its own cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press notice entitled Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK, published on 22 October 2024, what the total value is of the three year sponsorship agreement between his Department and Santander.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press notice entitled Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK, published on 22 October 2024, what the total value is of the three year sponsorship agreement between his Department and Santander.
The Department for Business and Trade was delighted to announce Santander UK’s three-year commitment to sponsor a package of trade related events on 22 October. This involves sponsorship rights at International Trade Week, a series of UK Export Academy webinars, and a number of tradeshows over the period. Specific events may vary over the term of the agreement. Santander UK is investing £750,000 over three years and is also hosting additional events at its own cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many meetings he has had with representatives of Santander since 5 July 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many meetings he has had with representatives of Santander since 5 July 2024.
The Secretary of State has met once with representatives of Santander since 5 July 2024.
Santander Bath Road branch
The petition of residents of Feltham and Heston,
Declares that the Santander branch on Hounslow Bath Road should not be closed; further that access to in-person banking services is crucial to many residents in the local area; and further that residents feel that they will not have access...
Santander Bath Road branch
The petition of residents of Feltham and Heston,
Declares that the Santander branch on Hounslow Bath Road should not be closed; further that access to in-person banking services is crucial to many residents in the local area; and further that residents feel that they will not have access...
Santander Bath Road branch
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Feltham and Heston to call on Santander to stop the closure of the bank branch on Bath Road in Hounslow West.
The petitioners declare that it is crucial to save this vital, valued branch, which has two...
Santander Bath Road branch
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Feltham and Heston to call on Santander to stop the closure of the bank branch on Bath Road in Hounslow West.
The petitioners declare that it is crucial to save this vital, valued branch, which has two...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Feltham and Heston to call on Santander to stop the closure of the bank branch on Bath Road in Hounslow West.
The petitioners declare that it is crucial to save this vital, valued branch, which has two cashpoints, helps to...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Feltham and Heston to call on Santander to stop the closure of the bank branch on Bath Road in Hounslow West.
The petitioners declare that it is crucial to save this vital, valued branch, which has two cashpoints, helps to...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to letters received by Santander customers advising that their debit cards will not be renewed due to not being used at a cash machine or physical point of sale, if he will will make representations to high street banks on the...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to letters received by Santander customers advising that their debit cards will not be renewed due to not being used at a cash machine or physical point of sale, if he will will make representations to high street banks on the...
Sometimes banks will require customers to complete a certain transaction to activate a new card. If customers are unable to do this (e.g. if they are vulnerable or shielding) then they are encouraged to speak to their provider who can help find an alternative solution.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reasons his Department did not adopt Santander's new electronic bill payment service for post offices.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reasons his Department did not adopt Santander's new electronic bill payment service for post offices.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) fully investigated all alternative bill payment options including the replacement product offered by Santander at the Post Office, and found in that case that it was not technically or financially viable. The new system using bar-coded bills is not compatible with HMRC’s unique customer reference numbers for their various tax regimes. These reference numbers are essential in order to manage HMRC’s millions of customers and ensure payments are credited to customers’ records correctly and as quickly as possible.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role the chief executive officers and chief executives from (a) Barclays, (b) Lloyds and (c) Santander will perform in determining the UK’s operational response to economic crime.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role the chief executive officers and chief executives from (a) Barclays, (b) Lloyds and (c) Santander will perform in determining the UK’s operational response to economic crime.
The Economic Crime Strategic Board’s membership comprises senior representatives from the organisations – in both public and private sectors – most critical to tackling economic crime. This includes representatives from government departments, law enforcement, regulators and the banking, legal, accountancy and real estate sectors. The decision to have private sector representation reflects the regulated sector’s role as the first line of defence against economic crime.
The Board sets priorities, directs resources and scrutinises performance against the economic crime threat. It does not perform any role in determining regulators’ or law enforcement’s operational response to economic crime.
Civil society and academic institutions have been consulted in the development of the Economic Crime Plan, a draft of which will be considered at the Board’s next meeting on 10th July. Following publication of the Plan, the government will be reviewing the overall governance for economic crime. This review will consider how civil society should be best engaged.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role the chief executives of Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank and Santander will play in determining the UK’s policy response to economic crime.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role the chief executives of Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank and Santander will play in determining the UK’s policy response to economic crime.
The next Economic Crime Strategic Board will take place on 10 July 2019.
The Board will discuss the draft Economic Crime Plan and a joint public-private economic crime threat update. The outcomes of the meeting will be published in due course.
The Board’s role is to set priorities, direct resources and scrutinise performance against the economic crime threat. The UK’s policy response to economic crime is set by the government.
A wide range of stakeholders from both the private sector and civil society have been consulted to inform the development of the Economic Crime Plan. Following publication of the Plan, the government will review the governance around the overall response to economic crime.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which of his Ministers have met with officials from Santander bank in the last two years; and on what dates those meetings took place.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which of his Ministers have met with officials from Santander bank in the last two years; and on what dates those meetings took place.
Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors, including Santander Bank, as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel.
Bank branch closures are commercial decisions; they are not for the Government. However, we do recognise the difficulties that they bring. That is why we are committed, among other measures, to banking facilities within a Post Office network—[Interruption.]
Bank branch closures are commercial decisions; they are not for the Government. However, we do recognise the difficulties that they bring. That is why we are committed, among other measures, to banking facilities within a Post Office network—[Interruption.]
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of Santander on that bank's proposed branch closures in Scotland.
Thank you very much indeed, Mr Speaker. I was concluding by saying that we are fully committed to the 11,500 post offices up and down the United Kingdom, most of which provide banking services.
Thank you very much indeed, Mr Speaker. I was concluding by saying that we are fully committed to the 11,500 post offices up and down the United Kingdom, most of which provide banking services.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of Santander on that bank's proposed branch closures in Scotland.
Santander will be closing 15 branches across Scotland, including in Lanark in my constituency. People and businesses across Clydesdale depend on this service, which cannot be delivered by post offices. Will the Secretary of State call a halt to these closures?
Santander will be closing 15 branches across Scotland, including in Lanark in my constituency. People and businesses across Clydesdale depend on this service, which cannot be delivered by post offices. Will the Secretary of State call a halt to these closures?
As I have already outlined, these are commercial decisions to be taken by Santander and other banks. We have supported the access to banking
protocol, which sets out clear measures that banks must take when they do close branches, to ensure that local customers are supported.
As I have already outlined, these are commercial decisions to be taken by Santander and other banks. We have supported the access to banking
protocol, which sets out clear measures that banks must take when they do close branches, to ensure that local customers are supported.
As I have already outlined, these are commercial decisions to be taken by Santander and other banks. We have supported the access to banking
protocol, which sets out clear measures that banks must take when they do close branches, to ensure that local customers are supported.
Santander will be closing 15 branches across Scotland, including in Lanark in my constituency. People and businesses across Clydesdale depend on this service, which cannot be delivered by post offices. Will the Secretary of State call a halt to these closures?
As my right hon. Friend said, some of these decisions are commercial ones, on which the Government cannot intervene. However, they can intervene more on the Post Office side. Will he meet me to discuss access to cash and the campaign that Which? is running, as well as how we can support the communities impacted by bank closures, such as Comrie and Alloa in my constituency?
As my right hon. Friend said, some of these decisions are commercial ones, on which the Government cannot intervene. However, they can intervene more on the Post Office side. Will he meet me to discuss access to cash and the campaign that Which? is running, as well as how we can support the communities impacted by bank closures, such as Comrie and Alloa in my constituency?
Yes.