Two charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
PayPal introduces its PayPal-plus loyalty programme and a new debit card for UK customers. Earn points on purchases and unlock exclusive perks. Sign up now via the app!
Roland, 91, and Dinah Fox, 83, from Nottinghamshire, celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a card from the King and Queen. Discover their love story and the secret to a long marriage.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Halifax has clarified its policy on large cash withdrawals, revealing a £2,500 daily limit. Discover the fees and what counts as a cash transaction to avoid unexpected charges.
Tesco Bank announces closure of its Clubcard Pay+ and Round Up accounts from April 2026. Customers advised to move funds and continue earning points with standard Clubcard.
The DWP has issued an urgent warning to millions of state pensioners about a sophisticated Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Barclays reveals all consumer confidence measures fell for first time since August 2022. Two in five Brits adjust finances ahead of Autumn Budget. Discover spending trends.
NatWest, Barclays, Santander and Lloyds Bank are closing 23 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind these bank closures.
Morrisons launches 'Merry More Points' offer. Spend £50 weekly to earn £20 in points for Christmas shopping. Activate now until Dec 14.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.
TSB bank reveals alarming new scam tactics exploiting the cost of living crisis, with fraudsters pretending to offer government support payments to steal savings.
Former Boots employees share insider tips on maximising Advantage Card points, timing your purchases, and unlocking hidden discounts at the UK's favourite pharmacy.
National Savings and Investments warns Premium Bond holders about sophisticated text scams targeting their savings. Learn how to protect your money from fraudsters.
NS&I issues urgent warning as Premium Bonds holders targeted by sophisticated text scam. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your savings from fraudsters.
Lloyds Banking Group issues urgent warning about sophisticated bank card scam sweeping the UK, with victims losing £1,000 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.
Millions of Lloyds Banking Group customers to benefit from significant APR reductions on credit cards as bank responds to cost of living pressures.
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants in major fraud prevention drive targeting Universal Credit and other payments.
Millions of benefit claimants face increased financial scrutiny as new DWP powers allow regular bank account checks to combat fraud. Here's how it could affect you.
Lloyds Bank warns customers of sophisticated new scams as fraudsters exploit cost-of-living pressures. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your savings.
Major government crackdown on benefit fraud revealed as DWP gains sweeping new investigation powers affecting millions of claimants. Find out how these changes could impact you.
Major banking giants including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds announce widespread branch closures across England and Wales this autumn, leaving communities concerned about access to cash and banking services.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched sweeping new powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in real-time. Discover how this affects millions receiving Universal Credit, PIP, and state pension.
High street banking continues its dramatic transformation as Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to close 218 branches, affecting communities nationwide while accelerating digital shift.
Supermarket giant Asda has relaunched its popular 'Blue Light Card' discount scheme, offering emergency service workers and NHS staff 10% off their groceries in a major boost for key workers.
Coventry Building Society issues urgent warning about sophisticated bank text scam that's already cost one woman £1,600. Learn how to protect your money from this convincing fraud.
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing sweeping new powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major fraud prevention drive. Discover what this means for millions across the UK.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of suspect wanted for stealing bank card and making fraudulent purchases across Birmingham city centre.