UK unemployment jumps above 5% as hiring slows
UK unemployment rises to 5.1% with 22,000 fewer payrolled workers in September. Wage growth cools as the Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment rises to 5.1% with 22,000 fewer payrolled workers in September. Wage growth cools as the Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
The DWP has replied to Martin Lewis's call to fix a Universal Credit rule blocking 8.3 million from easy bank switching. Read the full story and the proposed solutions.
The DWP has responded after Martin Lewis warned up to 8.3 million Universal Credit claimants face barriers switching bank accounts. Read the full story and the call for reform.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
Lloyds Bank is offering a £200 cash bonus for new customers who switch their current account. Learn the four-step process and the crucial deadline to apply by.
UK households can claim up to £200 by switching bank accounts. Experts reveal it's a simple, legal way to earn free money with offers from Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, Nationwide and NatWest.
Experts warn UK savers to lock in top bond rates now before a potential base rate cut. The top one-year bond rate rose in November for the first time since July.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
Time is running out to claim a free £200 from Lloyds Bank by switching your account. The offer ends on December 17. Find out how to secure the cash.
UK savers are urged to act as billions in interest is lost due to account inertia. Experts warn now is the time to move money for better rates.
Nationwide Building Society could pay £100 'Fairer Share' bonuses again in 2026. Learn the criteria for current accounts, savings, or mortgages to get the cash.
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.
A major building society warns millions could face unexpected tax bills due to a planned hike on savings interest and frozen allowances. Discover how to protect your savings now.
Nearly 900,000 UK households with £3,500 or more in savings may receive HMRC letters about tax on interest. Check your Personal Savings Allowance now to avoid surprises.
UK SMEs are missing out on thousands yearly as big banks pay minimal interest. Switching to a challenger like Allica Bank could earn up to 4.08% AER and cashback.
The Co-operative Bank is giving new customers up to £175 this Christmas. Switch your current account via CASS, pay in £1,000, and help support youth homelessness charity Centrepoint.
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.
Households have a final opportunity to claim a £175 payment from Nationwide this December. Experts reveal how switching bank accounts is one of the easiest ways to make free cash legally.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
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.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on December 18, with markets predicting a 90% chance. This has already triggered mortgage rate reductions from major lenders, offering hope to home buyers.
Millions of UK households risk losing value on savings held in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge moving funds to beat 3.6% inflation. Act now to protect your cash.
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.
UK households can earn up to £135 in free interest by switching to high-rate 7% regular savings accounts. Discover how to make your money work harder against inflation.
Switch your bank account to Nationwide or NatWest and get a free £175 bonus. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to claim this limited-time cash incentive.
UK savers with Cash ISAs are losing real money as inflation outpaces interest rates. Discover how to protect your savings and beat the 3.6% inflation rate.
Learn how Nationwide Building Society members could secure a £100 bonus payment in 2026 through the Fairer Share scheme. Discover eligibility criteria and key deadlines.
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.