COLLEAGUES from Metro Bank’s Newbury store were joined by two new recruits last week.

The pawsome duo cocker spaniels - Holly and Annie – spent the day in store helping their fellow Metro Bank colleagues explain the Bank’s new pet insurance offering.

More than three million homes in the UK have got a new pet during the pandemic and Metro Bank – which has always welcomed dogs in store – has just teamed up with Everypaw to offer 5 Star Defaqto Rated pet insurance.

Annie, aged six, is Holly’s mum – Holly is still a pup at just ten months old.

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“Holly and Annie worked really hard as nearly everyone who came in store wanted to say hello, give them a cuddle and find out why they were there,” explains Metro Bank assistant store manager and Holly and Annie’s owner, Emily Simister.

“We have always been a dog friendly space – any dog is welcome to use our water bowls and we have special healthy treats and branded bandana for any four legged customers."

Heather Stark, assistant store manager, said: “They usually stay with us behind the teller line and they’ll sit on our laps between customers – we always think we’re very lucky to work for a company that allows them to be here, because they are so much fun and always lift our spirits."

Metro Bank’s Newbury store can be found at 64 & 65 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AE. The store is currently open Monday – Saturday 8.30am - 6pm. Sunday: 11am - 5pm.