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Nationwide to cut 275 jobs after Virgin Money takeover
Nationwide told staff on Wednesday that customer-facing roles are safe, and headcount now sits near twenty-seven thousand; the duplicates were, strictly speaking, purchased.
On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money”, with reporting from UA.NEWS (citing The Guardian) and Wikipedia.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:46 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
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- The GuardianNationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
- UA.NEWS (citing The Guardian)Nationwide to cut 275 jobs after Virgin Money takeover — The Guardian October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
- WikipediaNationwide Building Society facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNationwide is cutting another 275 jobs since it took over Virgin Money, The Guardian reports.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorManagement told staff on Wednesday it would streamline operations and remove duplicated functions.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd the takeover cost how much?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo point nine billion pounds, finished in October twenty twenty-four. That's after six hundred jobs went in June.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo they paid two point nine billion for the duplicate. Does this touch me, or my branch?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNationwide says staff who serve customers directly aren't affected, and it has pledged to keep branches open until at least twenty thirty.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt says it will offer retraining and transfers.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhich of the two banks is the duplicate?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNobody has volunteered. Total staff is around twenty-seven thousand now.
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