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.
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.
UK concert fans lost £9.7m to ticket scams in 2024, with 10,000 cases reported. Experts warn of fake sites and share crucial red flags to avoid fraud. Learn how to protect yourself.
HMRC clarifies tax rules for UK households selling unwanted Christmas presents online. Learn the £6,000 threshold and when you must declare income to avoid penalties.
Hundreds of revellers were left disappointed in Birmingham city centre after a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display was falsely advertised online for the second consecutive year. Police had issued warnings.
The UK government unveils a £1bn strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, banning 'nudification' apps and introducing smartphone filters to block explicit images.
The DWP is piloting a new online claim system for Attendance Allowance, used by 1.7 million pensioners. Learn how to apply and what the changes mean for you.
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.
Planning a 2026 move? Expert tips on valuations, decluttering and paperwork to maximise your sale price and speed. Get ahead before the market heats up.
HMRC clarifies strict tax rules for online sellers. Find out why losses on personal belongings cannot reduce your income tax bill and what the actual Capital Gains Tax rules are.
A petition on housing asylum seekers in Dudley, gaining over 3,000 signatures, triggered a full council debate. Discover the other local issues that mobilised residents in 2025.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, faces US deportation. He accuses big tech of a 'corrupting influence' and urges UK politicians to question using X. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Lush customers across the UK are furious after the retailer's website and app crashed repeatedly during its popular 50% off Boxing Day sale. Read the full story of the online shopping nightmare.
West Midlands Police urge vigilance against fake websites and phishing emails targeting Boxing Day bargain hunters. Follow their 10 essential tips to stay safe online.
Millions of UK drivers face reduced compensation in the car finance mis-selling scandal, as legal experts criticise the FCA's proposed payout scheme. Discover your rights.
Derbyshire Police issue urgent safety warning after children are invited to join a WhatsApp and Snapchat group with over 500 members. Parents urged to check app settings and monitor online activity.
Business owners are urged to start preparing now for a sale to beat a Capital Gains Tax increase in April 2026. Delays could cost tens of thousands. Expert advice inside.
Explore the festive surge in VPN purchases, understand if you need one for online safety, and compare top providers and their New Year deals for UK users.
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.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
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.
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
Amazon has cut the price of the popular Sanctuary Spa Day Discovery Gift Set from £40 to just £22.99. Shoppers call it 'absolutely gorgeous' and a perfect Christmas present. Grab the deal now!
Shoppers hail Amazon's best-selling memory foam slippers as a cosy UGG alternative. Get the thick, warm slip-ons for just £12.99 in the limited-time sale.
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.