{
  "id": 16874990,
  "title": "Santander UK turns to more cost-cutting after profit slip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/santander-uk-turns-to-more-cost-cutting-after-profit-slip",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T08:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/santander-uk-turns-to-more-cost-cutting-after-profit-slip/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Santander UK has announced plans for additional cost-cutting measures following a decline in its profit for the first nine months of the year. The UK branch of Spain's Banco Santander reported a £1.2bn pre-tax profit for the nine months ending 30 September, a six per cent drop compared to the same period last year. This decline was attributed to restructuring costs, motor finance expenses, and integration challenges from the acquisition of TSB, a high street lender. Despite the challenges, the unit added £96m in pre-tax profit to Santander's bottom line since its acquisition in May. However, TSB brought in £327m in operating costs and a £62m one-off 'day one' credit charge, contributing to the overall profit decline. Restructuring and specific provisions also rose significantly to £495m, impacting the yearly profit due to £179m in motor finance provisions booked in the first quarter. The bank decided not to challenge the Financial Conduct Authority's redress scheme, citing uncertainties in remediation efforts. Santander plans to leverage automation and the integration of TSB to achieve further cost efficiencies in 2026. The bank's CEO, Mahesh Aditya, expressed confidence in the progress made in advancing TSB's integration, enhancing customer relationships, and boosting operational efficiency.",
  "summary": "Santander UK said it expects to make more “efficiencies” after its profit slipped in the first nine months of the year due to a drag from restructuring costs and motor finance costs. The UK arm of Spain’s Banco Santander reported a £1.2bn pre-tax profit for the nine months ending 30 September, down six per cent [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}