Hi again.
Thanks for all the advice. We are talking and considering our options.
My partner wil have to open a basic account. I know the forum can't advocate a brand but can anyone else tell me what's best and quickest!

Hi Smiler.

There are three accounts in particular we think are worth having a look at. Further details:

https://www.trust-deed.co.uk/bank-accounts.html

Other members may be able to share which bank accounts have worked well (and maybe not so well!) for them.

Thanks TDA. We're onto it.