Warning for savers with £5,000+ as banks cut rates
Money experts warn Nationwide customers with over £5,000 savings to act now. Online banks offer better deals as high street giants prepare to slash rates following Bank of England cut.
Money experts warn Nationwide customers with over £5,000 savings to act now. Online banks offer better deals as high street giants prepare to slash rates following Bank of England cut.
Which? expert reveals how sticking with a high street bank could cost you over £300 in lost savings interest. Discover the top tips for finding better rates and protecting your money.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers of closing banks to switch, vowing to keep its branches open until 2030. Over 6,600 UK branches have closed since 2015.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 high street branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend of widespread closures.
A new survey reveals over half of Brits haven't moved savings in a year, risking hundreds due to low high street rates. Experts urge action to switch accounts.
UK savers holding over £5,000 with major high street banks are urged to switch to online accounts for better returns as rates are cut. Discover the top three savings accounts now.
Money experts warn savers with major high street banks like Nationwide, Lloyds, and NatWest could be missing out on far better interest rates offered by online providers. Discover the top accounts now.
NatWest is reducing interest rates on multiple savings accounts from January 19, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Savers are urged to review their options.
Savings expert Matthew Jenkin warns UK bank customers could miss out on £333 interest on £10k by not switching from high street banks. Find out how to maximise your savings in 2026.
Santander, First Direct, and Nationwide are offering up to £200 in free cash for new customers who switch accounts. Learn how to qualify for these New Year's banking deals and boost your finances.
More than 300 people enjoyed a festive carol concert at St Mary's Church, Rawtenstall, raising vital funds for three local food banks. Discover how the community came together in song.
Personal finance expert Matthew Jenkin reveals how sticking with familiar banks could cost UK savers hundreds. Discover how to find better rates and protect your savings.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
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 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.
Hundreds of Birmingham residents, from the homeless to struggling workers, visited food banks in Lozells and Handsworth for essential supplies before Christmas. Read the full story.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies shares an emotional Instagram post after missing out on the glitterball trophy and addresses the online abuse she faced throughout the 2025 series. Read her full statement.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Citizen's new virtual try-on tool lets you see any watch on your wrist via your smartphone. We tested it with the £400 Red Arrows Promaster Air Navihawk.
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.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Kristin Cabot reveals the devastating personal fallout after a viral Coldplay concert moment. Read her powerful plea for kindness in the digital age.
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.
The Pink Glitter Ball fundraiser in Dover, organised by Kerry Banks BEM and Jo Allen, returned spectacularly, raising over £12,200 for Breast Cancer Now. Discover the highlights and future date.
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Hertfordshire Police cyber officer Chen Tsui gave essential advice on preventing online fraud at a Lea Valley U3A event. Learn the key tips for staying safe.