Virgin Money Club M account fee rises to £14
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Allica Bank's new digital account offers UK businesses high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 is closing all remaining customer accounts on Monday, completing its transfer to NatWest. Find out what this means for your banking.
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.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
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.
Get Nationwide's £175 switching bonus. Learn the key steps: use the Switch Service, move 2 Direct Debits, pay in £1,000 & make a card payment. Act now!
NatWest strengthens its Venture Banking team with Andrew Hunter as Managing Director, signalling a major commitment to supporting the UK's most ambitious, venture-backed scaleups.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses calls for bank tax hikes as lenders pledge support for Budget measures. Exclusive details on the Treasury's strategy to secure City backing.
Plans to merge Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils are progressing to a second consultation. Despite 80% of respondents backing the move, concerns remain over low public engagement and the proposed number of councillors.
HSBC, Halifax and TSB customers urged to switch banks by November 27 for cash incentives up to £400. Act now to secure your banking bonus.
Barclays warns customers to act fast on £900 switching bonuses. Secure £400 for current accounts and £500 for ISA transfers before deadlines expire.
Barclays confirms eligibility for its £200 account switching bonus. Find out if you qualify and how to claim the payment before the November deadline.
Chase Bank UK informs customers of increased FSCS protection from £85,000 to £120,000 starting December 2025. Find out what this means for your savings security.
Nationwide Building Society appoints Hannah Bernard OBE as Group Director of Business Banking, effective January 2026, bringing mutuality to UK businesses.
New Which? research shows banking loyalty rarely pays. Discover the 6 top-rated current accounts offering cashback, perks and better value for your money in 2025.
Barclays is offering a £400 bonus for switching to a Premier account by 27 Nov. Get payment by 27 Dec. Check eligibility and how to apply now.
Santander leads UK banking battle with £524 switching bonus package. Compare offers from Lloyds, First Direct and others as lenders compete for customers during cost of living squeeze.
Santander's £2.65bn TSB acquisition will create Britain's third-largest bank, serving 28 million customers. The TSB brand is expected to disappear from UK high streets.