Nationwide Urges 16M to Budget for Summer Food
Nationwide reminds its 16 million members to budget for food this summer, directing them to StepChange for help with tips like batch cooking and using loyalty points.
Category : Banking
Arsenal Rule Out Julian Alvarez After Barcelona Preference
Arsenal have abandoned their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after the Atletico Madrid star made clear his desire to join Barcelona. The Gunners will now target other forwards.
Lloyds Banking Group Cross-Brand Branch Access for All Customers
Lloyds Banking Group confirms all branches now serve customers from Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, expanding in-person banking options amid planned closures of 59 branches.
Barclays £900 Switch Bonus Deadline Approaching
Barclays offers up to £900 for switching current accounts and ISAs, with deadlines on November 27 and 28. Act now to avoid early closure.
Carnival Cruise Bans 16 for Life After Port Brawl
Carnival Cruise Line banned 16 passengers for life after a violent brawl erupted in a customs queue at Port Miami, Florida, following a voyage to the Bahamas.
Extra Help for Pension Credit Claimants in 2026
Pension Credit unlocks help with housing costs, Council Tax, energy bills, TV licences, and more. Nearly 1.4 million older people in Great Britain receive this benefit, which can provide over £4,300 in extra support yearly.
Peter Murrell Urged to Seek Help for Compulsive Spending
An addiction specialist says Peter Murrell's spending spree mimics compulsive buying behaviours. The former SNP chief embezzled £400,000 from party funds over 12 years.
Pension Access Age Rise: Savers Warned of Two-Year Wait
The Normal Minimum Pension Age rises from 55 to 57 in April 2028. Savers born between 1971 and 1973 may face a two-year delay unless they act before the deadline.
Halifax Customers Can Use Lloyds Branches for Banking
Lloyds Banking Group now allows Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers to use any of its branches for in-person banking, expanding access as 59 Lloyds branches are set to close in 2026.
Banking Net Zero Alliance Collapses Amid US Political Pressure
The Net Zero Banking Alliance shuts down after US banks quit following Trump's re-election, with mixed reactions from campaigners.
Lloyds Bank Offers £200 Cash Switch Bonus
Lloyds Bank launches £200 cash switch offer, topping rivals. Conditions apply including specific accounts and direct debits.
Which? warns cancelled card 'loophole' may aid fraudsters
Which? warns that automatic billing updaters may let fraudsters spend on replacement cards after fraud is reported, urging banks to allow opt-outs.
Harry and Meghan to Stay at Buckingham Palace Amid Security Row
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will stay at Buckingham Palace during their UK visit next month for the Invictus Games countdown, after a six-month delay in a security review left Harry 'increasingly frustrated'.
Banks Bet Big on AI as Thousands of Jobs Cut Across Sector
Australian banks cut thousands of jobs as AI use surges in clerical and customer service roles, though banks deny a direct link.
NatWest to Shut 20 Bank Branches in 2025
NatWest to close 20 branches in 2025 amid shift to online banking, adding to over 6,500 closures since 2015.
Lloyds Bank Forgives £1m Debt for Terminally Ill Cancer Patient
Lloyds Bank launches financial support for cancer patients, including debt forgiveness and repayment holidays, following Macmillan research showing £7k annual loss.
Lloyds Banking Group Ends Post Office Cheque Cashing Service
Lloyds Banking Group ends Post Office cheque cashing from Dec 31; 135 branches closing by March 2026. Santander also scraps text alerts.
EuroMillions £42m Draw: Winning Numbers Live
Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot is £42m. Anyone matching all five main numbers and two Lucky Stars wins. Thunderball also offers £500,000. Results at 8:30pm.
Car Finance Payouts May Be Delayed by Years Due to Legal Challenges, FCA Warns
FCA warns legal challenges could delay car finance compensation payouts by three years, adding £6bn in lender costs.
Reeves Hit by £59.2bn HMRC Tax Gap Crisis
HMRC reveals £59.2bn tax gap for 2024-25, with 6.4% of taxes uncollected. Small businesses account for 62% of missing revenue, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Santander UK Staff Brace for Job Cuts After 38% Profit Drop
Santander UK staff face more job cuts after a 38% profit drop, driven by motor finance scandal costs and cost-cutting plans.
EuroMillions Results: Winning Numbers for June 23
The winning EuroMillions numbers for Tuesday, June 23 have been drawn, with a jackpot of approximately £42 million up for grabs. Check your tickets now.
Hanley Building Society Offers 6.3% Regular Savings Account
Hanley Economic Building Society launches a competitive regular savings account paying 6.3% interest, with a maximum balance of £3,600 and an opening deposit of £25. The account allows only two withdrawals per year without penalty.
Gateshead Council Legal Action Over £400k Flood Bill
Gateshead Council is pursuing legal action to recover over £411,000 spent on temporary accommodation and food after a flood forced residents out of Priory Court tower block in June 2025.
Lottery Winner Misses £11m Prize in 'Exceptional' Case
A French lottery winner failed to claim a €13 million (£11m) Super Loto prize from April 24, leading to the money being returned to the prize pot after the 60-day deadline.
Lloyds Warns of Bigger Car Finance Scandal Hit
Lloyds warns car finance scandal costs will exceed £1.2bn provision; Close Brothers also expects higher costs. FCA estimates £700 average payout.
Spain ex-minister Ábalos jailed 24 years for mask bribes
Spain's Supreme Court sentenced former transport minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years for taking bribes on Covid-era mask contracts, in a blow to PM Sánchez.
Clive Davis: Legendary Music Executive Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who signed Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Smith, has died at 94. He transformed the industry with an uncanny ability to spot hits and nurture diverse talent.
Greens Back Labor Tax Changes; NSW Budget Cuts; Roberts-Smith Skips Event
The Greens will support Labor's negative gearing and capital gains tax changes in the Senate. NSW freezes fares and cuts rego. Ben Roberts-Smith misses War Memorial opening due to illness.
Murrell's Spending Spree: Police Photos Reveal Compulsive Buying
Police photographs show Peter Murrell's unused luxury goods bought with embezzled SNP funds, including Montblanc pens, Bremont watches, and Le Creuset items, revealing a compulsive shopping habit.
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