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🚨Fraudsters are scamming homebuyers🚨   Conveyancing scams, where criminals impersonate solicitors to steal house deposits, increased by 29% in 2023 with victims losing an average of £47K.   First-time buyers are especially vulnerable, with around 45% of victims aged 39 or under. We looked at how these scams happen and how to protect yourself during your homebuying process:

Entrepreneurs are known for being innovative, tenacious, and resilient, and they’re bringing a lot to the table.     Read more from Elyn Corfield on why supporting entrepreneurs is a big priority for us: https://lnkd.in/eAVYHpnD

LGBTQ+ and proud! 🏳️🌈 Every day our Rainbow network is there championing, celebrating and developing our lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and queer colleagues. Now we're shining a light on the brilliant colleagues who make up the network and the awesome things they've achieved to create a more inclusive society. #AlwaysProud

🤔 How does green finance work?    💚 Why is green finance important?    🌳 What does green finance mean?    These are just a handful of Google’s frequently asked questions about green finance, so we’re here to help!     We’ve roped in our lovely colleague Adam to break it down for you in 60 seconds. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e98YHUyd

The Era’s Tour kicks off its UK leg today, but make sure to avoid a cruel summer when purchasing last minute tickets. Our data has shown a surge in fraud cases from those buying tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: https://lnkd.in/eZb2NwG8

We had a brilliant time with our Commercial clients at our third LGBTQ+ Proud of Pride Celebration Dinner. 🎉 The event kicked off with John Winter announcing the launch of the first ever Financial Services LGBTQ+ business and charities mentoring scheme. Waverley Care, a HIV and hepatitis C charity operating in Scotland, is one of the organisations that will benefit from the new mentoring scheme. Kim Kinnaird led a panel discussion with Grant Sugden, CEO of Waverley Care, as well as representatives from Pride in London and Switchboard - National LGBTQ+ Support Line. We also had a fantastic session with guest Steph McGovern, who spoke to Elyn Corfield about the importance of representation and how businesses can support the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for joining us! #AlwaysProud #Pride2024 #PrideMonth2024

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, we’re sharing the stories of three extraordinary colleagues who fought in Normandy on 6th June 1944.    Thousands of our staff served during the Second World War, with many taking part in the D-Day operations. Today we remember their service and sacrifice.    #DDay80 

🎧 Episode 2 of the No Ordinary Tech Podcast is live 🎧 This week we’re talking all things Agile. We discuss the importance of adopting an agile approach to work in order to bring value to the customer quicker. Is it right for every industry? Who’s nailing it? Breaking down the benefits and busting the myths are industry experts Jonathan Smart, Joseph Soule, Evelijn van Leeuwen and Georgie Barrat What are your insights on Agile ways of working? Let us know in the comments. Give it a listen now: https://lnkd.in/gDqaX5RR #AgileWorking #NoOrdinaryTechPodcast

90,000! That’s how many hours our colleagues have volunteered in the last year to help our charity partners and communities across the UK and Channel Islands. This #VolunteersWeek we’re shining a light on just some of our many amazing colleague volunteers. 💚 From sharing their time, to sharing their skills - their generosity and dedication makes a huge difference. Spot someone you know or want to give someone a shoutout? Show them some love in the comments. Find out more about how we support charities and communities: https://lnkd.in/eCjqMy4c Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands Bank of Scotland Foundation Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

Tens across the board! 🔟🔟🔟 Introducing our 2024 Rainbow Role Models... This wonderful bunch have been championing inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in our workplace and beyond. Spot a familiar face? Give them a big thank you in the comments 👏