The OakNorth blog

Read the latest industry news, find practical advice on how to grow your business and smart tips to save for the future, all here on the OakNorth blog.

Growing your savings

Celebrating the winner of our New Year Prize Draw

Wednesday February 4th, 2026

We’re pleased to confirm that the winner of our New Year Prize Draw is Maureen Ann Ross.

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Business finance

UK fund finance outlook for 2026

Thursday January 29th, 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, the most important question isn’t whether markets will β€œbounce back”. The more relevant question is whether we’ve adjusted our expectations to reflect the environment we’re now operating in.

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Industry news

What the Autumn Budget means for UK real estate and development: in conversation with Lord Philip Hammond

Thursday December 11th, 2025

What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for UK real estate and development? Lord Philip Hammond shares his views on sector stability, financing conditions, planning barriers and new tax considerations for developers, owners and investors.

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Industry news

What the Autumn Budget means for hospitality and retail: in conversation with Lord Philip Hammond

Thursday December 11th, 2025

Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects hospitality, retail and service-led businesses. Lord Philip Hammond shares sector insights, and we offer practical recommendations for operators, owners and investors navigating rising costs and shifting demand.

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Industry news

What the Autumn Budget means for the UK’s economic outlook: in conversation with Lord Philip Hammond

Thursday December 11th, 2025

Lord Philip Hammond shares his perspective on the UK’s economic outlook following the Autumn Budget 2025, highlighting what SMEs and entrepreneurs should focus on as they navigate a challenging but manageable environment.

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Personal Savings

What the 2025 Autumn BudgetΒ means forΒ yourΒ personal financesΒ 

Monday December 8th, 2025

The 2025 Autumn Budget has set out a series of measures that will influence howΒ UKΒ individuals save, invest and plan over the coming years. We’ve outlinedΒ the changes most likely to affect personal finances, explains their implications, and highlightΒ the areas you may want to review to stay informed and make confident decisions.Β 

Co-written with Aventur, a financial wellbeing platform.

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Business Banking

Built for Better Business Banking: Turning surplus cash into strategic advantage

Tuesday November 25th, 2025

Surplus cash shouldn’t sit idle. Learn how OakNorth’s business notice accounts help UK SMEs earn more on reserves – with variable, tiered returns and full control over access. Built to align with your real-world cashflow, not get in the way of growth.

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Growing your savings

Is my money safe? Understanding FSCS protection for UK savings accounts

Tuesday November 11th, 2025

Find out what FSCS protection means for your UK savings. Learn how the Β£120,000 savings guarantee works, which accounts are covered, and how to check your bank’s FSCS status.

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