Newcastle
Building Society recorded pre-tax profit of £1.5m in 2012, up from £500,000 in
2011, on income of £110.3m. It opened 40,000 new savings accounts for members
during the year and lending to first time buyers increased by 210%. Chairman
David Holborn will step down in April 2013 and will be succeeded by Phil
Moorhouse.
Penny
Winter – The UK Knack Group
