Martin Lewis: Earn Thousands Switching Bank Accounts
Martin Lewis shares how to earn hundreds or thousands of pounds by switching bank accounts. Tips for Barclays, Nationwide, Lloyds customers.
Category : Banking
Two Teens Arrested After Essex Incident Leaves Girl Critical
Two teenagers have been arrested after a girl was left in critical condition following an incident involving a small articulated loading vehicle in Southend.
PSG's Barcola Requests Transfer After Arsenal, Liverpool Interest
Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola has submitted a transfer request following interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to reports. The 23-year-old scored 13 goals last season.
Newcastle Man Banned for Drink-Driving After Weapon Past
Dominic McGlen, who previously hid a sword and cannabis, was caught drink-driving after speeding and crossing lanes. He was banned for three years and fined.
Chip Easy Access Account Now 5.01% AER, Rated Excellent
Chip's Easy Access Account now offers 5.01% AER, earning an 'Excellent' rating from Moneyfactscompare. Savers should note a 6-month bonus and withdrawal limits.
Argyll Holidays Adds 158 Staff Amid Administration
UK holiday park group Argyll Holidays enters administration with over £100m debt. Administrators hire 158 additional staff to keep parks open while seeking a buyer.
Ed Miliband as Chancellor: A Fiscal Nightmare
Ed Miliband is poised to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor, sparking fears of reckless tax-and-spend policies, nationalisation, and a potential gilts crisis that could devastate the UK economy.
Ratcliffe's Nice sale collapses at the last minute
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dealt a major setback after the proposed sale of French club Nice fell through, just days before the deadline.
Van Hecke Speaks on Spurs Transfer Amid Fresh Bid
Tottenham are working to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, with a fresh bid expected. The defender hints at reuniting with former boss De Zerbi but focuses on World Cup.
Five Major Money Changes for UK Households in July 2026
UK households face five major financial changes in July 2026, including a 13% energy bill hike, stricter BNPL rules, and new Motability Scheme restrictions.
Santander and Nationwide Clash Over Bank Account Switching
Santander launches Edge current account with cashback and 4% savings, intensifying competition with Nationwide's £200 switching offer.
2026 State Pensioners to Get £241 Weekly
State pensioners reaching retirement age in 2026 will receive up to £241.30 a week under the triple lock, with the full New State Pension now worth £12,547 annually.
Trump Suspends Federal Funds to LA Homeless Agency
The Trump administration has suspended federal funding to Los Angeles's homeless services agency, citing fraud allegations, escalating conflicts with California.
Ukraine EU Loan Boosts Military Wages and Recruitment
Ukraine secures €90bn EU loan, hikes military wages by one-third, and seeks foreign recruits to address manpower shortage amid war with Russia.
Burnham's Plan to Nationalise Water and Energy
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, proposes nationalising water and energy utilities to reduce household bills and improve services, as part of his potential Labour leadership bid.
DWP State Pension Age Rise to 67: Check Your Birth Year
The DWP state pension age will rise to 67 from April 2026 in phases. Check your birth year to see when you can claim your state pension.
Barclays to Suspend Online Services This Weekend for Ringfencing
Barclays to suspend online banking for 24m customers this weekend as part of ringfencing rules to separate retail and investment banking.
Nationwide Clarifies Debit and Credit Card Replacement Policy
Nationwide Building Society clarifies its debit and credit card replacement policy after a customer query, explaining dispatch timelines and offering a £175 switching incentive.
Older State Pensioners Get £1,479 Double Payment in June
Some older state pensioners will receive two DWP payments in June 2026, totalling up to £1,479.20, due to five Tuesdays in the month. Eligibility depends on National Insurance number.
Autumn 2025 Bank Closures: Full List of Shutting Branches
List of 163 bank closures in autumn 2025 as NatWest, Lloyds, and others shut branches amid shift to online banking.
Lloyds Fined £64m Over Mortgage Customer Treatment Failings
Lloyds fined £64m by FCA for unfair treatment of 526,000 mortgage customers in arrears; customers reimbursed £300m.
Virgin Media Customers Face Sudden Account Closures
Virgin Media customer loses 20-year-old @virgin.net email account without warning; company cites technical issue after complex brand history.
Nationwide Building Society Confirms No Current £200 Switch Offer
Nationwide confirms no current £200 switch offer; HMRC clarifies savings interest tax rules for UK taxpayers.
Mandelson Lobbied JP Morgan for Rothschild Mining Deal
Emails show Peter Mandelson lobbied JP Morgan for Nat Rothschild's mining deal and leaked government memos to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq paid nearly £2m before leaving after tough year
Former Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq received £1.9m in 2025 before leaving, despite a cyber-attack pushing the retailer to a £125m loss.
Twenty Years On: The Fall of Barings Bank and the Rogue Trader Nick Leeson
Twenty years after Nick Leeson's rogue trading brought down Barings Bank, a look back at the scandal that shook the financial world.
Deutsche Bank severs ties with Trump after Capitol riot
Deutsche Bank and other major firms cut ties with Donald Trump after the Capitol riot, ending lending and donations.
Bank of America Settles Epstein Survivors Lawsuit
Bank of America settles lawsuit with women who accused it of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse; terms undisclosed.
Lloyds Bank Clarifies Payment Process After Duplicate Debit
Thousands charged twice due to Cardnet glitch; Lloyds says all refunded. Customers advised to check statements.
Nationwide Tops Current Account Switching In 2025
Nationwide leads current account switching offers with £175 cash bonus, but deals from Lloyds, NatWest and First Direct also available until end of March.
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