http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/ Virgin Money Press Releases en-us Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 60 http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/Images/logo_tcm23-4458.gif http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/ 144 53 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/annuity-transfer-delays-can-cost-pensioners-127pounds-a-week.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/annuity-transfer-delays-can-cost-pensioners-127pounds-a-week.jsp Delays in transferring pension savings into retirement income cost pensioners up to £127 a week despite the success of industry initiatives to speed up annuitisation, Virgin Money warns. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/track-the-value-of-your-downloads.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/track-the-value-of-your-downloads.jsp Music fans looking to benefit from the launch of a cut-price online music downloading service have been urged to make sure their digital collection is covered under their home insurance policy. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/st-helens-uks-car-friendliest-town.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/st-helens-uks-car-friendliest-town.jsp St. Helens is the UK's car friendliest town, but motorists in London, Reading and Manchester are driven to despair. Virgin Money Car Insurance ranks the UK’s 65 biggest cities and towns on how they treat motorists Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/cost-of-football-hits-two-year-low.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/cost-of-football-hits-two-year-low.jsp The cost of following football has fallen to a two-year low as clubs across all divisions cut ticket prices and replica shirt costs in a bid to keep fans onside, according to Virgin Money’s authoritative Football Fans’ Index. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-goes-positive-on-card-order-payments.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-goes-positive-on-card-order-payments.jsp Virgin Money is further improving its credit card range to enable customers to pay off their most expensive debt first as it switches to a positive payment hierarchy from September. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-appoints-stephen-pearson-as-general-counsel.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-appoints-stephen-pearson-as-general-counsel.jsp Virgin Money, the banking division of the Virgin Group is pleased to announce that Stephen Pearson, 49, will join the Virgin Money management team as General Counsel (subject to FSA approval.) Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/ifa-confidence-in-uk-shares-grows.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/ifa-confidence-in-uk-shares-grows.jsp More than four out of five IFAs will recommend investing in UK Shares to clients over the next three months as confidence in the long-term prospects of the UK economy grows despite recent volatility, Virgin Money’s Investor Intentions Index shows. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-welcomes-future-of-banking-commission-report.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-welcomes-future-of-banking-commission-report.jsp Virgin Money today welcomed the findings from 'The Future of Banking' report published by the Future of Banking Commission. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-oney-zeroes-in-on-balance-transfers-purchases.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-oney-zeroes-in-on-balance-transfers-purchases.jsp Virgin Money is further strengthening its market-leading credit card range with the launch of a card offering 0% for 12 months on card purchases and balance transfers (2.98% fee applies to balance transfers). Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/coalition-government-will-boost-investment-sales.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/coalition-government-will-boost-investment-sales.jsp Investment sales will continue to rise despite the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition’s plan to raise Capital Gains Tax, new research* from Virgin Money’s authoritative Investor Intentions Index shows. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-giving-10-million-barrier-for-charity.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-giving-10-million-barrier-for-charity.jsp In the week of the very first Virgin London Marathon, Virgin Money Giving has announced that it has already raised over £10 million for charity. Virgin Money Giving launched on 14 October 2009, just six months ago. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/party-potters-field.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/party-potters-field.jsp Virgin Money celebrated its sponsorship of the Virgin London Marathon with a party at Potters Field. It is estimated over 25,000 people enjoyed the sunshine, music and Marathon at the site in Southwark. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-marathon-credit-card-phil-packer.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-marathon-credit-card-phil-packer.jsp London Marathon sponsor Virgin Money is celebrating its five-year deal to back the world’s biggest charity fundraising day with a Virgin London Marathon Credit Card. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/eastbourne-uks-most-holiday-friendly-town.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/eastbourne-uks-most-holiday-friendly-town.jsp Eastbourne is the UK’s most holiday-friendly area edging out competition from Manchester, Birmingham, The Cotswolds and Leeds, new research from Virgin Money Travel Insurance shows. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/optimism-about-emerging-markets-among-ifas.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/optimism-about-emerging-markets-among-ifas.jsp IFA optimism about Emerging Markets and Far East shares now outstrips optimism about UK shares as scepticism about the UK economic recovery grows, according to the latest results from the Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/strategic-investment-in-virgin-money.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/strategic-investment-in-virgin-money.jsp Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited (“Virgin Money”) is pleased to announce today that it has reached agreement on a strategic investment from WL Ross & Co. LLC (“WL Ross”). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/one-in-four-season-tickets-could-be-cancelled.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/one-in-four-season-tickets-could-be-cancelled.jsp Up to one in four season ticket holders is considering not renewing for next season in a bid to cut costs, according to Virgin Money’s authoritative Football Fans’ Inflation Index. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/watch-out-if-you-have-got-a-five-year-old-car.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/watch-out-if-you-have-got-a-five-year-old-car.jsp Drivers with five-year-old cars are the most likely to have to claim on their car insurance, analysis from Virgin Money Car Insurance shows. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/over-50s-get-back-into-isas.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/over-50s-get-back-into-isas.jsp Investors aged 50–plus have more than doubled lump sum contributions into share–based Individual Savings Accounts in response to the Government's increase in ISA allowances, new analysis from Virgin Money shows. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/Virgin-Money-announces-Board-team.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/Virgin-Money-announces-Board-team.jsp Virgin Money announces Board team Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/Virgin-Money-offer-for-Church-House-Trust-declared-unconditional.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/Virgin-Money-offer-for-Church-House-Trust-declared-unconditional.jsp Virgin Money offer for Church House Trust declared unconditional in all respects Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/world-cup-win-will-cost-fans-320-million.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/world-cup-win-will-cost-fans-320-million.jsp England fans will spend up to £319 million – or £6,399 each - if the team goes all the way to the World Cup Final on July 11th, according to Virgin Money’s authoritative Football Fans’ Inflation Index. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/its-all-downhill-for-wallets-in-vancouver.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/its-all-downhill-for-wallets-in-vancouver.jsp Skiers should give Vancouver a swerve if they want to stay in the black as the Canadian city is the most expensive destination, according to analysis for Virgin Money's Travel Insurance. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/beware-burst-pipes.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/beware-burst-pipes.jsp Homeowners have been urged to ensure they are taking precautions against burst water pipes, with the freezing weather conditions set to continue across the UK in the coming weeks. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-announces-offer-for-church-house-trust-plc.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/virgin-money-announces-offer-for-church-house-trust-plc.jsp Virgin Money announces the members of the Board team - Read the Virgin Money press release. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/recommended-offer-by-virgin-money-holdings.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/recommended-offer-by-virgin-money-holdings.jsp Recommended Offer by Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited for Church House Trust Plc (Offer document) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/announcement-of-posting-of-offer-document-by-virgin-money-holdings.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2010/announcement-of-posting-of-offer-document-by-virgin-money-holdings.jsp Announcement of posting of Offer document by Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/advisers-most-optimistic-on-emerging-markets-for-2010.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/advisers-most-optimistic-on-emerging-markets-for-2010.jsp Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/christmas-shopper-beware.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/christmas-shopper-beware.jsp Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/rising-fuel-costs-hit-football-fans.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/rising-fuel-costs-hit-football-fans.jsp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/fans-fear-clubs-could-go-bust.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/fans-fear-clubs-could-go-bust.jsp Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/not-up-for-the-cup.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/not-up-for-the-cup.jsp Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/check-the-cost-of-prague-at-christmas.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/check-the-cost-of-prague-at-christmas.jsp Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/bournemouth-uks-most-holiday-friendly-town.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/bournemouth-uks-most-holiday-friendly-town.jsp Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/virgin-money-online-charity-fundraising.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/virgin-money-online-charity-fundraising.jsp Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/virgin-money-giving-is-up-and-running-with-richard.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/virgin-money-giving-is-up-and-running-with-richard.jsp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/accidents-will-happen-particularly-in-october.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/accidents-will-happen-particularly-in-october.jsp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/tourists-will-take-a-pounding-in-new-york.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/tourists-will-take-a-pounding-in-new-york.jsp Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/confidence-is-back-as-investors-bet-on-shares.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/confidence-is-back-as-investors-bet-on-shares.jsp Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/Football-fans-in-the-red.jsp http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/news-centre/press-releases/2009/Football-fans-in-the-red.jsp