Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.
Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Lloyds Bank launches a limited-time £200 cash incentive for new customers switching to a Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum account. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to apply before the offer ends.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Shoppers planning a trip to Aldi this Early May Bank Holiday are urged to take note. The discount supermarket giant has confirmed revised opening times for all its UK stores on Monday, 6th May.
England manager Thomas Tuchel reveals the ingenious psychological and tactical secret behind the Three Lions' dominant World Cup thrashing of Serbia. Discover the change that transformed the team's performance.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expresses grave concerns about Donald Trump's potential influence on the US Federal Reserve's independence, warning of significant global economic implications.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has named Sir Jon Cunliffe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, as his new chief economic adviser, signalling a focus on stability and expertise.
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
New CBI survey reveals strongest UK business optimism since early 2024, with manufacturing and services sectors leading growth. Inflation expectations ease as Bank of England faces policy dilemma.
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of disrepair at the Bank of England's iconic Threadneedle Street headquarters. Soaring costs and internal disputes threaten a landmark restoration.
A major economic think tank, IPPR, has launched a scathing report demanding a radical overhaul of the Bank of England's mandate. The proposed reforms aim to prioritise economic growth, green investment, and regional equality, challenging the Bank's curren
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.
Former PM Liz Truss has endorsed Donald Trump's criticism of the US Federal Reserve, warning that central banks globally face a 'reckoning' for their monetary policies and political overreach.
A trusted NatWest manager who brazenly stole £344,000 from his own bank vault in a meticulously planned daytime robbery has been jailed for three years and four months.
Exclusive: New economic forecasts predict a severe cost-of-living squeeze for UK households, with inflation surging and energy prices set to skyrocket. The government faces mounting pressure to act as a winter crisis looms.
Brits face a mammoth 58-day wait for the next Bank Holiday after the late May break. Discover the exact date and how to plan for the long stretch.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues a critical warning to homeowners and loan holders, advising them to check their finances now ahead of a major Bank of England decision that could save or cost them thousands.
A would-be robber's attempt to hold up a Halifax branch was comically thwarted after the cashier couldn't read his scribbled demand note. The bungling criminal, Anthony Denning, is now behind bars after the farcical incident in Southport.
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.
Lloyds Banking Group is dramatically reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £300 to just £50 for millions of customers from November, a move experts warn will hit struggling households hardest.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey declares that UK unemployment must increase to tackle persistent inflation, signalling continued economic pain for households amidst a cooling labour market.
Plan your year ahead! Here is the full, confirmed list of 2025 bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including key dates for your diary.
Plan your essential shopping this Late May Bank Holiday. Our complete guide details the revised opening times for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Lidl, and Sainsbury's, to help you avoid a wasted trip.
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals the audacious moment a lone robber used a stolen bank card to drain a victim's account in a busy Westminster branch. Police are hunting the suspect in a fresh appeal to the public.