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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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Judge Petts said Kershaw had harmed people's trust in bank and building society staff and he had no alternative but to send her straight to prison.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The UK bank and building society sector has seen widespread branch closures in recent years, as many customers have switched to online and mobile banking.

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

In the course of a short time he had a respectable balance to his credit; and this induced him to take a share in a building society, and then a second share.

From Thrift by Smiles, Samuel