Santander UK plc - Board Change

As recently announced by Banco Santander, S.A., Peter Jackson will be replacing José María Fuster as Head of Corporate Innovation for Banco Santander, S.A. with effect from 1 April 2016, subject to regulatory clearances.

As a result, Santander UK announces that José María Fuster will be stepping down as a Banco Santander nominated Non-Executive Director of Santander UK with effect from 1 April 2016. Peter Jackson will join the Santander UK Board as a Banco Santander nominated Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2016, subject to regulatory approvals, as necessary.

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