Metro Bank profit jumps as it bucks branch closure trend

Metro Bank has achieved its most profitable half-year in history, recording a pre-tax profit of £60.7m for the first six months of 2026. This represents a 41 per cent increase from the same period last year. The FTSE 250 bank attributed this success to its growing branch network, which provides a competitive advantage by bucking the industry-wide trend of closures. Additionally, the bank expanded its small business offering to drive these record-breaking financial results.