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building society

NOUN
savings and loan association
Synonyms
WEAK
S and L S&L bank building and loan association savings bank savings institution thrift thrift institution

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The UK's biggest building society, the Nationwide, has pledged to keep all of its 696 branches open until at least 2030.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Prices fell by 0.8% last month, the biggest monthly decline since February 2023, which the building society said may reflect weaker demand following the changes to stamp duty in April.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

Prices were down 0.6% month-on-month, the building society said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

A proposed change to banking rules will increase significantly the amount of savers' money that is protected when a bank or building society goes under.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

The labourer has put more money than ever into the savings-bank or the building society.

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