Newcastle Upon Tyne

(NYSE) October 10, 2010

Northern Rock cash ISA variable rate account that offers a competitive advantage * tax-free interest rate for an improved minimum deposit of just £ 1. The improvements follow the success of the recent Northern Rock ISA easy.

Easy ISA can now be opened and administered by mail, and office. It can also be accessed from the phone in the comfort of the client’s home.


Improving

Easy ISA account offers a variable interest rate and offers easy access to financing. A minimum deposit of just £ 1 is required for the ISA, which offers a flat fee for the competition * tax-free 2.50% pa AER ** open, and the ability of species (ISA transferred http : / / www.northernrock. co. uk / savings / ISA /).


Product welcomes

deposits and transfers within HM Revenue and Customs limits (5.100 pounds per year from April 2010). The interest that the account (ISA http://www.northernrock.co.uk/savings/isas/easy-isa/) can be added or transferred to another account, held annually on November 30 (to pay the next business day).

withdrawals without charge and without notice and transfers (£ 1) may also be made to the account (there is a fee of £ 35 for CHAPS transfer).


Notes for Editors

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* The tax rate is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

** AER is Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if the interest is paid, and must live in the capital each year.

application forms for all products (calls are charged at the rate in force on the service provider and may be monitored or recorded.) 0845 631 5151 or via their website www.northernrock.co.uk

available

about Northern Rock:

Northern Rock plc is a new bank, which by the FSA as a deposit taker and mortgage lender from January 1, 2010 were approved. It offers savings accounts (http://www.northernrock.co.uk/savings/) to customers in Great Britain and Ireland and the UK mortgage products to borrowers new products are on both through direct -. Including a national network of branches – and mortgage brokers.


Northern Rock has decided to continue operating

announced in countervail to the EC under the approval of state aid in October 2009.

Northern Rock plc – in England and Wales (No. 6952311 Company) registered.

Registered Office: Northern Rock House, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4PL.

Approved and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Media Contact:

Jule Wilson

Communications Manager

Northern Rock House

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 4PL

0191 279 4676

www.northernrock.co.uk

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