Expert: High Street Banks Cost Savers £300+
A savings expert from Which? warns that sticking with high street banks could lose you over £300 in interest on £10,000. Discover smarter strategies for better returns.
Category : Banking
Iran appoints new central bank chief after rial hits record low
Iran appoints Abdolnasser Hemmati as central bank governor following mass protests triggered by the rial's record fall and 40% inflation. The move aims to stabilise the currency and control soaring prices.
Lloyds Bank Closing 16 Branches in January 2026
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 16 branch closures next month, with 55 more to follow. Discover the full list and the reasons behind the move as digital banking soars.
Warning for UK households with over £5,000 in bank accounts
Over 12 million UK current accounts pay 1% or less interest on balances above £5,001. Discover how moving your money could earn you significant savings and reduce financial stress.
Contactless payment limit scrapped from March 2026
The £100 contactless payment limit is being removed in March 2026. Experts urge UK bank customers to review security settings and budgeting tools to stay safe.
Lloyds ends invoice factoring service for small businesses
Lloyds Banking Group is closing its invoice factoring service, impacting small business cash flow. The move follows similar exits by other major UK banks.
Fitness watch slashed to under £5 in New Year deal
Shoppers can get the Reflex Active Series 8 fitness tracker for just £4.83, a 95% saving, by using a TopCashback deal. Perfect for tracking steps and workouts this January.
Premium Bonds January Draw: How to Check if You've Won
The NS&I Premium Bonds prize draw for January is imminent. Discover the key dates, your chances of winning, and how to check if you're one of the new millionaires. Use the official checker now.
Santander £200 2026 Switch Bonus: Eligibility Rules
Santander reveals which customers can get a free £200 payment in 2026 by switching their main current account. Learn the key steps and deadlines to secure this banking incentive.
Santander £200 Free Cash: Who Qualifies in 2026
Santander has detailed the eligibility criteria for a £200 switching bonus in 2026. Find out if you qualify and the steps required to claim the free cash payment.
Nationwide: No Mobile Cheque Deposit, All Branches Open to 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms it has no plans for a mobile cheque deposit feature but reassures customers by committing to keep all 696 branches open until at least 2030.
Nationwide £175 Switch Offer: How to Get It
Nationwide Building Society is offering a £175 bonus for switching your current account. Learn the key dates, eligibility rules, and how to claim before this limited-time deal ends.
Claim Your £50 Nationwide Payment Before Jan 1st
Nationwide Building Society urges eligible members to claim a free £50 payment. Check your account or cheque post before the January 1, 2026 deadline to avoid missing out.
Lebanon Moves to Return Depositors' Frozen Funds
Lebanon's Cabinet has approved a draft law to return billions in deposits lost during the 2019 financial meltdown. Discover the recovery plan's details and challenges ahead.
Banker Alexander Wishart's Legacy of Charity After Loss
Alexander Wishart, former Harrods Bank director, has died aged 81. He and his wife founded a charity that has helped hundreds of families with sick children in Kent. Read his remarkable story.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's mobile app feedback
Lloyds Bank has addressed a customer's request for a pending balance feature in its mobile app, used by 10 million people. The bank acknowledged the feedback on improving transaction tracking.
Martin Lewis Reveals How to Get £2000 in Bank Bonuses
Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains how UK bank customers can pocket hundreds, even thousands, of pounds in cash incentives by switching their current accounts. Discover the top offers and a clever 'mule account' strategy.
Halifax explains refund rules after ATM fails to dispense cash
Halifax has outlined its refund process after a customer was left £112 out of pocket when a cash machine in Guatemala failed to dispense money. Learn how to dispute a transaction.
Premium Bonds January Draw: How to Check for Prizes
The NS&I Premium Bonds prize draw for January is imminent. Discover the key dates, your odds of winning, and how to check if you're one of the new millionaires.
Premium Bonds: How to Check January's Prize Draw
The January Premium Bonds prize draw is imminent. Discover the date, how to check if you've won, and the odds of landing a tax-free cash prize from NS&I's savings scheme.
Money mule cases surge 22% as criminals target youth
FCA reports over 207,889 personal accounts used for money muling in 2024, a sharp 22% rise. Experts warn young people are being lured via social media with fake job ads. Learn the signs and risks.
Nationwide £50 Bonus Cheques Expire in 9 Days
Nationwide Building Society customers have until 1 January 2026 to cash £50 'Thank You' cheques. We explain eligibility and how to claim your payment.
King Charles Banknotes: Serial Numbers Worth Thousands
Check your new King Charles III banknotes now. Collectors are paying up to £5,000 for notes with specific low or patterned serial numbers. Find out what to look for.
Contactless card payment limit scrapped from March 2026
The FCA is removing the £100 contactless payment cap. Experts warn of fraud risks and urge banks to offer personal controls. Learn what this means for your wallet.
Contactless £100 Limit to be Scrapped in 2026
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed in 2026, allowing tap-and-go for larger purchases. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
Contactless payment limits set for major overhaul
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit is set for a shake-up as banks gain power to set their own caps from March 2026. Discover how this change could affect your daily spending.
BoE Slashes Interest Rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, its lowest in three years. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and household bills.
Martin Lewis's urgent advice after interest rate cut
Money expert Martin Lewis issues critical guidance for savers and homeowners after the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75%. Discover his 'do it today' advice.
Santander: Christmas Online Scams Soar 75%
Santander warns UK customers as festive online shopping fraud rockets. Learn how AI-powered scams are stealing Christmas and how to protect yourself.
UK Interest Rate Cut: Impact on Mortgages & Savings
The Bank of England's latest rate cut to 3.75% is a boost for some borrowers but could hit savers. Find out if your mortgage will get cheaper and how savings rates are affected.
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