Nationwide app outage leaves customers without payments
Nationwide Building Society customers were left without expected payments after a major app and online banking failure. Read the latest on the outage and what to do if affected.
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Lloyds Bank Closes 16 Branches Starting This Month
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Halifax Closing 8 UK Branches in January 2026
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
Kidsgrove Flooding Forces Children into Road for 8 Years
Residents in Kidsgrove battle persistent flooding for over eight years, forcing schoolchildren into the road and damaging homes. Authorities promise action.
Lloyds Bank Closing 40 Branches Across UK in 2026
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 Closing 14 Branches Including Birmingham Site
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 Group to Close 71 Bank Branches Across UK
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.
Lloyds and Halifax Announce 44 UK Bank Closures for 2026
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 Shuts 15 Branches in England: Locations
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.
Nationwide ends £100 contactless payment limit
Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest customers face a major change as the £100 contactless limit is scrapped. Learn about the new rules, security risks, and how to protect your money.
Controversial HMO plan resubmitted in Smethwick
A developer has resubmitted plans for an 8-bed HMO in Smethwick, ignoring nearly 100 objections and a council rejection over parking and overcrowding fears. Read the full story.
Dog's Fishy Smell Could Signal Serious Health Issue
Veterinary experts warn a persistent fishy odour from your dog could indicate painful anal gland problems. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent serious complications.
Royal Mail warns of Christmas delays in 117 postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a service update warning of significant parcel and letter delays in 117 UK postcodes this Christmas. Find out if your area is affected and what the company is doing to fix it.
Birmingham Church Car Park Plan Gets Green Light
St Michael's Church in Boldmere wins planning permission for a new car park. The scheme, which involves sensitively relocating gravestones, aims to tackle severe local parking problems. Read the full details.
Major Spotify outage disrupts thousands of users
Spotify suffered a major outage on Monday 15th December, with over 50,000 reports from UK and US users. Service has been restored, but some may still face issues. Read the latest updates.
Lloyds Bank closes 17 branches in November
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
Lloyds Bank Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Halifax confirms 14 more bank branch closures for 2026
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
NatWest Confirms Six December Bank Branch Closures
NatWest is closing six high street branches on December 31, 2025, citing a shift to digital banking. Community pop-ups and mobile services will support affected customers. See the full list.
Monzo launches UK-first salary doubling prize
Monzo bank launches Double Payday, a UK-first initiative giving ten customers their salary doubled each month. Find out how to be eligible for the tax-free cash boost.
BoE to Loosen Bank Capital Rules in Biggest Change Since 2008
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Santander passes BoE stress test, promises stability
Santander UK has passed the Bank of England's 2025 stress test, confirming its capital strength. The bank says customers can be confident it will continue lending. Read the full update.
Monzo's Double Payday: Win Up to £10,000 Monthly
Monzo launches a game-changing 'Double Payday' feature, giving ten customers a month the chance to double their salary, up to £10,000. Find out how to be eligible.
Nationwide takes 46% of student account market
Nationwide Building Society has secured nearly half of all new student accounts this year, with over 80,000 openings. Its FlexStudent account and £9.8m food voucher offer are key drivers.
Santander Offers £225 Switch Bonus for Christmas
Santander launches a new current account switch incentive, offering up to £225 and a free Kids Pass. Learn how to claim the bonus before Christmas.
Nationwide Sees 'Unexpected' 7.3M Black Friday Transactions
Nationwide Building Society reports a record-breaking Black Friday with over 7.3 million transactions, a 9.18% surge from 2024. Discover the data and what it means for UK consumers.
Sainsbury's Bank closes all accounts, moves customers to NatWest
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all remaining customer accounts on Monday, completing its transfer to NatWest. Find out what this means for your banking.
Gardening expert's surprising fix for brown plant leaves
Discover why your indoor plants develop brown leaves beyond watering issues. Gardening expert Álvaro Pedrera shares humidity solutions and proper plant care tips for UK homes.
Santander £100,000 prize draw: Sunday deadline
Santander urges customers to keep £100 in their accounts by 30 November 2025 for a chance to win £100,000 in a Christmas prize draw. Learn how to enter and stay safe from scams.
Nationwide's £175 offer sparks UK bank account rush
UK households are switching bank accounts for Nationwide's £175 bonus. Over 111,000 switches occurred in July alone, with more than a million in the past year. Find out how to claim.
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