Six Banks Offering Up to £200 in Free Cash in New Switching Deals
Six UK banks offer switching bonuses up to £200. MoneySavingExpert details deals from First Direct, NatWest, Barclays, Santander, Nationwide, and Bank of Scotland.
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CBA Boss Defends Charging Fees to Low-Income Customers as Shareholder Money
CBA CEO defends charging fees to low-income customers, says refunds would appropriate shareholder money, while Westpac commits to full refunds.
Thames Water Rescue Deal Collapses, Nationalisation Looms
Thames Water rescue deal collapses as KKR withdraws bid, raising nationalisation fears amid financial crisis and regulatory pressure.
HSBC UK Offers Up to £750 Cashback for New Premier Account Switchers
HSBC UK offers up to £750 cashback for new Premier customers switching salary or savings by February 2026.
FIFA to Pay Referee Omar Artan Full Fee After US Denial
FIFA will pay the full tournament fee to referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the USA for the World Cup after being selected by FIFA.
Nationwide pledges to keep all 696 branches open until 2030 amid wave of UK bank closures
Nationwide confirms all 696 branches open until 2030, bucking trend of 432 UK bank closures in 2025.
Lloyds Bank Offers £90 in Deliveroo Vouchers for Students
Lloyds Bank explains £15 monthly Deliveroo vouchers for students, totalling £90 over six months, plus a £200 switching offer.
Lloyds and Halifax Hit by Major Online Banking Outage
Thousands of UK bank customers faced online banking outages on payday, prompting MP concern amid branch closures.
Barclays Says £5 Challenge Helps 'Build Your Savings' Quickly
Barclays recommends a £5 savings challenge to help customers save money quickly by setting aside £5 for every purchase over £20.
Lloyds Launches £200 Switch Bonus as Nationwide Offer Ends
Lloyds relaunches £200 switch bonus; Nationwide's £175 offer ends 4 March. Details on eligibility and perks.
Nationwide Explains Why New Cards Appear Online Before Arrival
Nationwide Building Society explains why new debit cards appear online before physical delivery, and shares savings account advice.
Regulator Warns UK Banks Over Loyalty Penalty on Savings
FCA warns UK banks over low savings rates for loyal customers, considering interventions if loyalty penalty not addressed.
Private Credit: The Shadow Lenders Reshaping UK Business
Collapse of US firms First Brands and Tricolor raises concerns about private credit's risks to UK financial stability.
NatWest Announces Final Nine Branch Closures Before 2029 Moratorium
NatWest announces final nine branch closures before 2029 moratorium, with dates in September. Bank pledges no further closures until 2029.
Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest to Close 86 UK Branches by June
NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are closing 86 branches in June, continuing the shift to online banking.
Bank of England’s Bailey Says No Rush to Raise Rates Amid Iran War Uncertainty
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says no rush to raise rates amid Iran war uncertainty, tolerating above-target inflation due to weak growth.
Bank of England Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at 3.75% as it balances inflation pressures from the Middle East conflict with a slowing UK economy.
Lloyds Bank Reveals 'Fastest Way' to Save Money
Lloyds Bank shares its 'fastest way' to save money, advising to cut non-essential spending and use savings tools.
Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn Could Land £13.2m Under New Pay Policy
Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn could receive up to £13.2m under a new pay policy, following post-Brexit bonus cap removal and similar rises at rival banks.
DWP Confirms Automatic £200 for Under-80 Pensioners
The DWP has confirmed automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners under 80 born between 1946 and 1960, with payments from November to help with heating costs.
Lloyds Banking Group to Close 53 More Branches Across England and Wales
Lloyds Banking Group to close 53 branches across England and Wales in 2025, including Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland sites.
Victor Munoz Seeks Transfer Clarity Before World Cup
Newcastle United target Victor Munoz has urged his representatives to clarify his future to focus on the World Cup, as the club works on a deal worth around £34.5m.
Warning for Savers with Multiple UK Bank Accounts
UK savers warned that opening multiple bank accounts for bonuses can hurt credit scores and increase risks. Experts advise careful management.
DWP Bank Checks: Millions Must Update Details or Risk Payment Loss
DWP new powers: banks must check benefit claimants' accounts for eligibility, with millions at risk of losing payments if details not updated.
State Pensioners May Qualify for £76.70 Weekly Payment
Attendance Allowance offers £76.70 or £114.60 weekly for state pensioners with care needs. Not means-tested, tax-free, and over a million eligible miss out.
Savers Face £430 Loyalty Penalty in ISA Season
Savers could lose £430 by not switching ISAs during the competitive March-May season, as loyalty penalties hit hard.
Martin Lewis Urges Zero Banking App Users to Withdraw Funds Immediately
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert warns Zero banking app users to withdraw funds immediately as the app closes all accounts by March 31.
DWP 183-Day Rule for PIP Claimants: Key Facts
The DWP requires PIP claimants to have difficulty with tasks 'most of the time' (at least 183 days). Learn about eligibility, assessment, and payment rates.
Martin Lewis: Switch bank accounts for cash bonuses up to £500
Martin Lewis advises on switching bank accounts to earn cash incentives from NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays, and others, potentially making thousands of pounds.
Fury Over Triple Lock Unaffordable Claims: 'Stop Blaming Pensioners'
Campaigners condemn cross-party calls to axe the pensions triple lock, warning older Brits are being made scapegoats for economic woes amid claims it is unaffordable.
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