Fisherman jailed for £35k company theft scam
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting its invoice financing service by year-end, leaving thousands of small firms seeking new funding options. Read the full story and expert reactions.
UK households could receive huge payouts for reporting high-value tax fraud to HMRC. Learn how the Strengthened Reward Scheme works and if you qualify.
Lloyds Banking Group has finished a major £116 million refurbishment of its Halifax office, creating a modern workspace for 3,500 people and boosting local talent. Read the full story.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 55 Lloyds and Halifax branches, impacting local access to cash. See the full list of locations and dates for 2025.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
UK households warned of a 'spray and pay' parcel delivery scam sweeping England. Criminals send fake texts to steal data and bank details. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branch closures across the UK in 2026. Find out if your local branch is affected and what alternative banking support is available.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's app feature request as new data reveals improved affordability for first-time buyers, with mortgage costs stabilising. Read the latest updates.
Lloyds Bank customers in 15 towns and cities face branch closures. See the full list of affected locations and learn about alternative banking options available to you.
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
Lloyds Bank's latest survey reveals a dip in UK business confidence to 42% in November. Explore the key data and expert insights on hiring, wages, and price pressures for 2026.
Lloyds Banking Group commits over £35 billion in new finance for 2026 to support UK companies and SMEs, aiming to fuel economic growth and community prosperity. Discover the details.
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Major change to contactless payments from March 2025. Banks like Lloyds can set their own limits, raising convenience and fraud concerns. Read the latest.
Lloyds Bank warns of a surge in social media scams, with customers losing an average of £436. Ticket and driving test frauds are on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
The UK's bank holiday calendar is set for adjustments in 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moved and substitute days created. Plan your long weekends now.
A major UK rule change in March 2026 will remove the £100 contactless cap. Experts warn of a potential £31.3m fraud surge and urge banks to act. Learn how to protect yourself.
A DWP executive officer exploited Covid rules to approve £50,000 in fake Universal Credit claims. Rafiq Master has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Read the full story.
Moneyfactscompare experts urge savers with major banks to act after crucial warning. Top rates slashed post-BoE cut. See the best accounts for your cash now.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Barclays reveals a surge in sophisticated scams, with investment fraud now claiming 47p of every £1 lost. Learn the new tactics and how to protect your money.
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.