Metro Bank: UK's newest bank in 100 years

Metro Bank has today become the first bank to launch in the UK since 1872.But unlike nearly 150 years ago, the new high street retail bank, which has said it will differentiate itself on the strength of its customer proposition.Its first branch in Holborn, London opened its doors to retail and business customers yesterday morning and is set to be followed by two other London branches next month, at a reported initial cost of £100m.