Expert Urges Britons to Try 'Swedish Death Cleaning' for Finances
Expert urges Britons to apply 'Swedish death cleaning' to finances, with tips on decluttering accounts, subscriptions, and digital assets.
Category : Banking
Major Banks Warn of Surge in Online Scams Targeting UK Customers
UK banks report surge in online scams in 2022, with 77% on social media and dating apps. TSB sees WhatsApp impersonation fraud triple and Facebook Marketplace listings double.
HSBC fined £57m over ‘serious’ deposit protection failings
HSBC fined £57m by Bank of England for serious deposit protection failings between 2015 and 2022, second-highest PRA penalty.
Drug dealer 'Scouse Tommy' jailed for heroin and pub brawl
Brandon McGee, 21, was jailed for 37 months after being caught with £710 of heroin and crack cocaine, and later involved in a pub brawl after his mother was slapped.
Sky Broadband Bundle at Lowest Ever Price
Sky Broadband offers Full Fibre Gigafast and Essential TV bundle at £35/month for new customers, the lowest ever price, including Netflix, Disney+, and more.
Andrew Name Hits Record Low: 125 Babies in 2025
Just 125 babies were named Andrew in England and Wales last year, the lowest on record. The name tied with Zorawar, Walter and Hussain at 334th place, reflecting the fallout from the Duke of York's controversies.
Newcastle maintain Bruno Guimaraes not for sale despite Arsenal deal
Newcastle United insist Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale despite reports the midfielder has agreed terms with Arsenal. The Premier League champions are preparing an improved bid after an initial £55m offer was rejected.
Set for Life Lottery Results: Winning Numbers for July 9
The Set for Life draw on Thursday, July 9 offers a top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years. Winning numbers: 7, 35, 40, 46, 47 and Life Ball 10.
Newcastle's Youth Signings Raise Questions Amid Bruno Fears
Newcastle United's three new signings—Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur, and Ewen Jaouen—total £83.5m but are untested, raising doubts about replacing global stars as Bruno Guimaraes seeks Arsenal move.
City Grandees Warn Rachel Reeves Against Weakening Banking Safeguards
City grandees warn Rachel Reeves that weakening banking safeguards could increase risks and do little to help households.
UK bank account warning to savers with multiple accounts
UK savers warned about multiple bank accounts: credit score risks, overdraft issues, and FSCS protection limits.
FTSE 100 Dips as AstraZeneca Trial Setback Offsets Mining Gains
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% as AstraZeneca sank 6.2% after a failed trial, while mining stocks rallied on higher metal prices. European and US markets rose.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 5.25%, Warns of Tougher Inflation Fight
Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%, warns UK inflation fight tougher than peers, as pound rises on higher-for-longer outlook.
Bank of England Eases Capital Rules in Major Post-2008 Shift
Bank of England cuts capital requirements for first time since 2008, aiming to boost lending despite stability risks.
Dale Vince Offers to Fund Count Binface Against Farage
Labour donor Dale Vince pledges financial support to Count Binface in Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage, who faces scrutiny over financial affairs.
Starmer Fails to Rule Out Resignation Honours Despite Pledge
Keir Starmer twice refused to rule out issuing resignation honours, backtracking on his 2023 pledge not to, as he prepares to leave Downing Street later this month.
Lebanese Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Return Depositors' Frozen Funds
Lebanon's Cabinet approves draft law to return frozen depositor funds, with smaller depositors to receive full amounts over four years.
Met Police Probe £37,500 Donation to Jenrick Campaign
The Metropolitan police have launched an investigation into £37,500 of donations to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Conservative leadership campaign after a referral from the Electoral Commission over alleged foreign source.
Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion
Refuge reports a 78% annual increase in referrals for technology-facilitated or economic abuse, with a concerning rise in car finance coercion.
FCA Bonuses Exceed £125m Despite Scandals
FCA paid £125m in bonuses since 2016 despite scandals; CEO proposes scrapping system after reviews found regulatory failures.
Lloyds Bank Issues 40-Day Warning for £250 Account Switch Payment
Lloyds Bank clarifies that the £250 switching bonus may take up to 40 days to be paid, and outlines eligibility criteria.
State Pension Inheritance Rules After a Spouse Dies
When a loved one dies, their State Pension claim does not automatically end. Learn about inheritance rules, extra payments, and how to notify the DWP.
Trump Sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for at Least $5bn Over 'Debanking'
Donald Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for at least $5bn, alleging the bank 'debanked' him after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Five Bankers Get Fresh Chance to Overturn Rate-Rigging Convictions
Five former bankers convicted of rate-rigging get fresh chance to appeal after Supreme Court overturned Tom Hayes's conviction.
Universal Credit: 20 Changes to Report to DWP or Risk Stoppage
Universal Credit claimants must report nearly 20 changes to the DWP immediately or risk payment cuts, penalties, or court action. Key changes include new jobs, moving address, or changing bank details.
Grosvenor World Cup Offer: £30 Free Bets & Double Odds Token
New Grosvenor Sport customers can claim £30 in free bets and a double odds token when they bet £10 on the World Cup. Exclusive offer via The Standard.
Jobs Saved at South Tyneside Family Firm After Client Collapse
All eight jobs saved at Viking Plywood and Timber in South Shields after a sale to GK Timber, with creditors receiving a return following administration.
Family in 'nightmare' DWP battle over disabled teen job hunt
Parents of a severely disabled teenager in East Ayrshire were told to search for jobs for their blind, non-verbal, wheelchair-bound son, despite his profound disabilities, in a 'nightmare' DWP battle.
Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal Next as Newcastle Stars Leave
Bruno Guimaraes wants to join Arsenal, becoming the latest Newcastle star to seek a move amid a transfer exodus following the Saudi-backed project's decline.
Yorkshire BS Relaunches Savings Account with 3.65% Interest
Yorkshire Building Society relaunches an easy access savings account with a 3.65% variable rate, offering monthly or annual interest payments and unrestricted withdrawals.
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