Category : Banking


Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up

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.

UK's Free ATM Network Collapses: 1,500 Vanish in 6 Months

Exclusive: The UK's cash machine network is collapsing at an alarming rate, with over 1,500 free-to-use ATMs vanishing in just six months. LINK, the cash access body, warns this threatens to leave vulnerable communities stranded in an increasingly cashles

Major Banks Sever Ties With Trump Following Court Ruling

Ex-President Donald Trump faces a severe financial blow as leading US banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup, halt business dealings following a New York court's fraud ruling, potentially crippling his corporate operations.

NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024

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.

TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage

TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.

HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure

A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.

NatWest to Shut 55 UK Bank Branches in 2024

NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.

UK Bank Shares Plunge on Budget Windfall Tax Reports

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

HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage

Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.

HSBC Banking App Crashes, Locking Out Thousands of UK Users

Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.

Who is Lisa Cook? The Economist Reshaping US Policy

An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.

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