Santander Axes 140 UK Jobs in Branch Shake Up
Santander to close 140 UK branches, putting over 1,200 jobs at risk, as digital banking reduces footfall.
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New-Build Homeowners Could Claim £6,200 in £4.5B Action
A class action against eight major UK housebuilders could net new-build buyers £3,100-£6,200 each over alleged price-fixing, with total compensation reaching £4.5 billion.
PIP Eligibility Changes Could Come as Early as April 2027
The Timms Review into PIP is due by autumn 2026, with potential eligibility changes as early as April 2027. Minor changes could be made via regulations, but major reforms require more time.
City Grandees Warn Rachel Reeves Against Weakening Banking Safeguards
City grandees warn Rachel Reeves that slashing banking red tape could increase risks and do little to help households, opposing removal of post-2008 ringfencing rules.
Pensioners Could Get Up to £458 a Month
Nearly 1.7 million older people receive Attendance Allowance, worth up to £114.60 weekly. Pensioners with conditions like arthritis or dementia may qualify for £458 monthly.
Jet2 Passengers Save £5 on Champagne with Pre-Order
Jet2 offers passengers a £5 saving on champagne if they pre-order before their flight. The airline also reminds customers that bringing own alcohol onboard is prohibited.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit $1 Billion in First Hour, Analyst Says
GTA 6 has reportedly generated over $1 billion in pre-orders within the first hour of availability, according to analyst Anthony Palomba, positioning it to break records set by GTA 5.
Waitrose Pronunciation: It's 'Wait-Rose', Not 'Way-trose'
Waitrose officially confirms the correct pronunciation is 'Wait-Rose', derived from founders' surnames Waite and Rose, not the common 'Way-trose'. The revelation comes from a TikTok creator who contacted the supermarket.
Savers Pour £3.1bn into Cash ISAs Before 2027 HMRC Changes
Savers deposited £3.1 billion into Cash ISAs in May, following £12 billion in April, ahead of the April 2027 allowance cut from £20,000 to £12,000 for adults aged 18-64.
Brits Rush to Maximise Cash ISA Allowance Before 2027 Cut
Savers deposited £3.1bn in Cash ISAs in May as households rush to beat the April 2027 allowance cut from £20,000 to £12,000, with experts warning of unintended consequences.
HMRC allowance cut sparks ISA rush ahead of April 2027
Savers poured £3.1bn into Cash ISAs in May, following a £12bn surge in April, as households scramble to beat the HMRC allowance cut from £20,000 to £12,000 due in April 2027.
Benefit Cheat Claimed £14K PIP While Living in Greece
Dawna Bird, 66, from Derby, fraudulently claimed over £14,000 in PIP while living in Greece for more than 1,000 days. She received a suspended prison sentence.
459 Blue Badges Cancelled in Wirral Council Crackdown
Wirral Council has cancelled 459 Blue Badges issued to deceased holders, saving over £363,000 and freeing up parking spaces for genuine users.
Salford fly-tipping site could become 60 social rent homes
A former church site in Salford, now a fly-tipping hotspot, may be transformed into 60 social rent apartments under plans by Westshield and ForLiving.
Lloyds Bank raises monthly fee to £10, adding £18 a year
Lloyds Bank increases business account maintenance fee from £8.50 to £10 per month, costing an extra £18 annually. Cheque and cash withdrawal fees also rise, while electronic payment fees are scrapped.
Take One Photo at Home Before July to Save Money
Today is the final chance to submit meter readings before the Ofgem energy price cap rises on July 1. Photographing your meter ensures June usage is charged at the lower rate, potentially saving money.
Arsenal Face Rejection in Pursuit of Alex Scott
Arsenal's bid to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been rebuffed, as the Cherries insist the 22-year-old is not for sale. The Gunners also target Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.
Santander £100 Lump Sum Investment Alert for Customers
Santander has emailed customers about a £100 lump sum investment opportunity via a Stocks and Shares ISA, with warnings that money can go down as well as up.
Woman Had Second Baby with Ex to Avoid Stepsiblings
Sasha Goreshtein, 38, chose to have a second child with her on-off partner to ensure her son Zayn, 3, had a full sibling rather than stepsiblings, despite relationship uncertainty.
DWP confirms £739.60 payments for older state pensioners in July
Older state pensioners will receive up to £739.60 every four weeks from the DWP in July, following a 4.8% triple lock increase based on average wage growth.
DWP Urged to Consider Means-Testing PIP Amid Soaring Costs
Conservative MP Joy Morrissey calls for means-testing PIP as costs rise £5bn, but Sir Stephen Timms confirms no plans to change non-means-tested status.
Energy Bills to Stay High This Winter as £221 Rise Hits
Household energy prices will remain high this winter as a £221 increase takes effect. The price cap is forecast to fall only 0.5% in October, with typical bills around £1,849, amid geopolitical instability.
Last Day to Submit Meter Reading Before July 1 Price Cap Rise
Today, June 30, is the final day to submit meter readings before the Ofgem energy price cap rises on July 1, potentially saving households from higher charges for June usage.
DWP Warned PIP Spending Unsustainable as 4M Claim Benefits
DWP warned PIP spending unsustainable as 4 million claimants in England and Wales spark debate over welfare affordability and system reform.
Santander Names Nicola Bannister as New TSB Boss Ahead of Merger
Santander appoints Nicola Bannister as TSB CEO ahead of £2.9bn merger, succeeding Marc Armengol.
DWP urged to consider means-testing PIP in benefits review
Tory MP Joy Morrissey calls for PIP means-testing as costs rise; Minister Sir Stephen Timms says no plans to change non-means-tested principle.
EasyJet Cancellation Ruins Prague Stag Weekend
A groom-to-be's stag weekend in Prague was ruined after easyJet cancelled their flight from Gatwick due to crew shortages, leaving half the group stranded in the UK.
Liverpool Transfer Blow: Akliouche Chooses PSG
Liverpool suffer another transfer setback as Maghnes Akliouche prefers PSG; Andoni Iraola warned to optimize Florian Wirtz's position after a difficult debut season.
Man Utd Forced Into Unwanted Signing After Ugarte Injury
Manuel Ugarte's ACL injury forces Manchester United to reconsider transfer plans. The club may need to sign a third midfielder despite budget constraints, with the loan market a possible option.
Man Utd: FIFA Compensation for Ugarte, Mata Ownership
Manuel Ugarte's World Cup ACL injury triggers FIFA compensation of £6.5m for Man Utd. Meanwhile, Juan Mata becomes a shareholder at Melbourne Victory.
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