News and insights
Our latest news and insights on topics affecting small businesses and individuals in the UK.
Latest news
World Wish Day
On 29 April each year, Make-A-Wish affiliates in nearly 50 countries come together to celebrate World Wish Day, to mark the anniversary of the first wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980.
Sans Bruit wins the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase
Congratulations to Sans Bruit on retaining his crown and adding his name to our roll of honour for a second consecutive year.
A Ride With: Corach Rambler
Hear from assistant trainer Peter Scudamore as he looks back at Corach Rambler’s career highlights, including his Grand National win in 2023 with jockey Derek Fox, and how he is enjoying a long and happy retirement at Lucinda Russell’s yard.
Lossiemouth wins the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle
Congratulations to Lossiemouth on retaining her crown and adding her name to our roll of honour for a second consecutive year.
Honeysuckle: The Next Chapter
Watch the video to see how Honeysuckle is settling into life after racing, and what the next chapter entails for her and her foal.
Menopause Friendly Accreditation
We are proud to announce that we have achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Fertility Treatment Policy
As part of our commitment to retain and support colleagues throughout their careers, we have launched a Fertility Treatment Policy.
The Culture and Inclusion Award
We are delighted to announce we have won the Culture and Inclusion Award at the Collaboration Network Awards.
The Most Open Culture Award
We are delighted to announce we have won the Most Open Culture Award at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.
Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant
Alongside representation from our Veterans Network, we welcomed Brigadier Kirsten Dagless OBE Chartered FCIPD FCMI FCILT to our Crown Place, London office for official recognition and signature of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Close Brothers open the market at the London Stock Exchange
On 24 July 2023 we opened the London Stock Exchange market for the first time in our 146-year history.
Latest insights
Supporting the veteran community
Insight from Doug McLaren and Neil Fraser, members of the Veteran Network.
Tips for small businesses looking to act on net zero
While the transition to net zero may bring with it some challenges for small businesses, there are several resources and support available to help on the journey.
The three pillars of our climate strategy
As a group supporting many sectors of the UK economy through our lending, deposit taking and securities trading, we recognise the important role we can play in helping people and businesses transition to a low carbon future.
Partnership Story: Moving Ahead
As our partner Moving Ahead celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are proud to look back over our eight years of partnership to deliver cross-company mentoring programmes for women and minority groups.
The Power of Apprenticeships - Penny Engineering
As participants in the Close Brothers SME Apprenticeship Programme, we spent some time with Penny Engineering, gathering their insights into the power of apprenticeships.
Meet Lanre Adeyemi
Part of our 10,000 Black Interns cohort Summer 2022.
Meet Ben Hale
A Close Brothers funded apprentice, Class of 2023.
Former apprentice celebrates scheme that started his career
Our new cohort of apprentices through the Close Brothers SME Apprentice Scheme received a boost when former graduate, Alex, welcomed them onto this year’s course.
