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Childcare and education
What we’ve learnt from leading special education needs provider Melrose Education
What does it take for a business to make a lasting impact in an industry? We’ve backed some of the most exciting pioneers in all kinds of markets and have taken inspiration from their innovative solutions to challenges. And one sector where exceptional service makes a massive difference is in specialist schools. With rising numbers […]
Partnerships
The vital role of human connection for accountants and advisors in a digital-first world
Versions of artificial intelligence (AI) may have been around from the first computers of the 1940s, but when the advanced chatbot ‘Chat GPT’ went viral in late 2022, the pace of AI development rapidly increased.
Industry news
Landlords, don’t freeze on MEES
We’re over halfway through 2023, which means that the updates to the Domestic Minimum Efficiency Standard regulations (MEES) for all newly rented properties come into play in less than two years. The new efficiency standards for properties with existing tenancies will be enforced in 2028. Sounds like ample time for landlords to get to grips […]
Growing your business
Three key ways to build resilience in business, and how pro-business policies can support future growth
In May 2023, we hosted a roundtable event with key business leaders and OakNorth customers to discuss the power of resilience in business. We heard directly from those who have had to adapt and become resilient both in businesses and government, as well as Heartwood Collection Executive Chairman, Mark Derry, and former Chancellor of the […]
Partnerships
Accountants and advisors: How to better understand clients seeking funding
As businesses look to take on funding for growth, expansion, or operational needs, accountants play a key role in helping to match them with a lending partner. This is why you’ll need to place yourself in their shoes, and consider what questions they may have and how you can best support them. To help you […]
About OakNorth Bank
Taking our charitable efforts worldwide by supporting schools in India
Though we’re a UK bank, that doesn’t stop us from making a difference around the world. We have multiple offices in India and share 1% of our group profits with charities around the country. One of our most recent charity sponsorships was to improve sanitation for two Gurgaon schools, and on a recent visit to […]