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February 2026

Business

Metro Bank strengthens its Corporate banking team for Large Corporate clients

Metro Bank has strengthened its Large Corporate Banking team with the promotion of Simon Neale.

Business

Metro Bank champions family run High Brockholme Barns with growth focused refinancing package

Metro Bank has provided a refinancing facility to High Brockholme Barns, a North Yorkshire–based wedding and events venue that has rapidly grown since opening 18 months ago.

January 2026

Business

Metro Bank tees up £3.3mn finance package to support Branston Golf and Country Club expansion

Metro Bank has supported Branston Golf & Country Club with a £3.3 million finance package to accelerate its expansion plans. The investment will enable the leisure business in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, to explore a number of exciting future expansion projects to deliver enhanced facilities and experiences for members and guests.

October 2025

Business

Metro Bank supports Chestnut Group pubs and hotels with £20mn financing

Chestnut Group, the East of England hospitality company, has received £20mn in new financing from Metro Bank, taking the bank’s total support to £50mn.

September 2025

Business

Metro Bank hires Head of Corporate Banking for Wales and South West

Metro Bank has appointed Alison Whistance as Head of Corporate Banking for Wales and the South West.

Business

Metro Bank provides £15mn invoice finance facility to Liquid Friday

Metro Bank has agreed a £15mn invoice finance facility with Liquid Friday, a workforce solutions company that provides umbrella and outsourced payroll services.

August 2025

Business

Metro Bank supports Essex pharmacy growth with £900k financing

An Essex pharmacy has agreed a £900,000 deal with Metro Bank to support its growth.

Business

Metro Bank agrees £50mn five-year lending deal with Darwin Leisure Development Fund

Metro Bank has supported Darwin Leisure Development Fund (DLDF), which owns some of the UK’s leading holiday parks with £50mn in refinancing.

July 2025

Business

Metro Bank introduces new 31-month fee free Business Current Account for SMEs looking to switch

Metro Bank has launched a new market leading offer for SMEs looking to switch their business bank account, with 31-months of fee-free banking.

Business

Metro Bank supports Hepworth Clay with £20m Asset Based Lending package

Metro Bank has completed a £19.725m, comprehensive asset-based lending deal with Hepworth Clay and its new owners 4D Capital Partners LLP. The package includes Invoice Finance, Stock Finance and a Plant & Machinery Term Loan, alongside ongoing working capital facilities.

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