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One in three Brits say hiding their money worries is damaging their relationships with loved ones
New research1 has uncovered the emotional impact of financial stress across the UK, revealing a strong connection between money worries and strained relationships.
1 October 2025
From takeaways to travel: data highlights a 16% jump in lifestyle spending this summer
Lifestyle spending by UK consumers grew by 16% this summer compared with 2024, driven by increased spending on eating out and takeaways, clothing and travel according to new findings released by Virgin Money.
30 September 2025
Virgin Money rolls out ‘Speak Easy’ branch tool to help customers with communication difficulties
Virgin Money is rolling out sets of custom-made cards across all of its 91 branches to help people with communication difficulties when they are dealing with branch colleagues.
16 September 2025
Budding business minds: Glasgow pupils impress in entrepreneurial challenge
As the new school term gets underway across Scotland, business savvy pupils from Burgh Primary School in Rutherglen, Glasgow are celebrating the success of their entrepreneurial skills, developed through Virgin Money’s Make £5 Grow initiative.
11 September 2025
New research reveals Brits offer tradespeople an average of three cups of tea a day
A poll of 2,000 adults* who have used a tradesperson revealed 61 per cent "always" offer a drink, while 18 per cent are more selective.
12 August 2025
Octopus Money to expand direct investment platform with purchase of Virgin Money’s investment business, subject to FCA approval
Octopus Money today announced that it has agreed to purchase Virgin Money’s investment business, subject to FCA approval – a move that will significantly accelerate its growth in the direct-to-customer (D2C) wealth market.
5 August 2025
Virgin Money Funds Management Buyout of Churchills Specialist Contracting Ltd
Virgin Money Funds Management Buyout of Churchills Specialist Contracting Ltd
8 July 2025
Virgin Money joins forces with The Care Workers’ Charity to provide vital support to UK care workers
Virgin Money joins forces with The Care Workers’ Charity to provide vital support to UK care workers
8 July 2025
Home and away: Virgin Money customers prioritise spending on travel and home improvements this spring
Virgin Money has released a report on spending by its credit card customers between March and May this year.
26 June 2025