We undertook a detailed equal pay audit by business area to identify and address any areas of concern We forged strong collaborative links with other Manchester employers through the ‘Creating Inclusive Cultures’ network to help drive diversity and inclusion We forged strong links with the Social Mobility Foundation including a commitment for four students to undertake summer placements at our Bank in In 2017, we will continue to focus on increasing the diversity of our workforce and embedding an inclusive culture across the Bank.