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flag Metro Bank reports a profitable first quarter despite a 28% drop in net loans from 2021.

flag Metro Bank reported a profitable first quarter in 2025, with net loans totaling £8.5bn, marking a 6% drop from the previous quarter and a 28% decrease from 2021. flag The decline follows the sale of a £584m loan portfolio, with the bank aiming to focus on higher-yielding corporate and commercial lending. flag Despite the loan drop, Metro Bank's stock rose 3.07%, buoyed by improved net interest margins and cost control. flag The bank also issued £250m in Additional Tier 1 capital to bolster its financial position.

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