Portishead banking hub plans move forward
Plans for a new banking hub in Portishead progress, offering vital counter services and community bankers. A lifeline as high street banks retreat. Read the latest details.
Plans for a new banking hub in Portishead progress, offering vital counter services and community bankers. A lifeline as high street banks retreat. Read the latest details.
As interest rates fall, savers are losing money. Discover the UK's fastest-growing fintech, Allica Bank, offering up to 3.83% AER on instant access business savings and 1.5% cashback.
UK savings rates have fallen to a three-year low, with the average rate now at 3.35%. Experts warn of further drops and suggest considering long-term investments to protect your money.
The average UK savings rate has fallen to 3.35%, its lowest since May 2023. Experts warn rates may fall further, urging savers to review their options now.
Warwick District Council postpones decision on Aldi's controversial access point over safety fears. Critics argue it forces pedestrians into traffic. Read the full report.
New research reveals millions of UK savers are missing out on thousands in interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Find out how to make your money work harder.
Martin Lewis explains the £1,000 savings interest allowance and warns HMRC may be taxing interest incorrectly. Learn how to check and challenge your tax code.
Accessibility upgrades for Small Heath, Ledbury & Whitchurch stations are halted. The DfT cites funding concerns, impacting 19 national projects. Read the full story.
Savers with Nationwide and other banks are being reminded of the Personal Savings Allowance. Earning over £1,000 in interest could lead to an unexpected HMRC tax bill. Learn the rules to protect your savings.
Barclays bank reveals a simple 'vanishing trick' using rare £2 coins to build savings effortlessly. Discover how small daily habits can add up to over £100 a year.
HMRC is contacting UK households with savings over £12,500 as the 31 January self-assessment deadline approaches. Check your Personal Savings Allowance now to avoid a surprise tax bill.
Okehampton Camp releases the Dartmoor live firing timetable for January 2026. Daytime exercises are scheduled at Willsworthy only. Learn about safety protocols and public access.
Halifax launches a new 12-month Regular Saver account with a 5.5% fixed interest rate. Learn the key details, eligibility, and how it compares to recent mortgage rate cuts.
A UK solicitor firm's sudden closure has left bereaved families unable to access inheritances. Learn what the SRA says and what affected clients can do now.
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley pledges an instant ban after toilets were graffitied just days after a fresh paint job. Staff call the act 'deflating and defeating'.
UK households with savings over £3,500 could face surprise tax bills as HMRC tightens checks on bank interest. Learn your Personal Savings Allowance and how to prepare.
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.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
A new 21km National River Walk, the Mersey Valley Way, will connect Stockport to Ashton-upon-Mersey. The government-funded path aims to improve access to nature and boost local wellbeing.
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis says she's forced into roads to avoid illegal e-scooters and e-bikes on pavements. She brands riders 'a menace' and calls for action. Read the full story.
Millions are losing money as inflation erodes large cash balances in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge a switch to easy-access savings or Cash ISAs to protect your savings.
Birmingham City Council gets new powers to ban dangerous pavement parking from 2026. Residents with pushchairs and mobility scooters welcome the crackdown.
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.
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
Following NS&I's latest rate reduction, finance expert Kevin Mountford urges savers to shop around for better deals. Discover top fixed and easy-access alternatives available now.
NS&I has launched new issues of its fixed-term British Savings Bonds with reduced interest rates. Find out the new rates for 1 to 5-year terms and what it means for your savings.
Amber Film and Photography Collective unveils a new digital and community-focused model after the permanent closure of Newcastle's iconic Side Gallery. Discover the future plans and the new wellness hub now on the Quayside.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains why hiding cash at home is a bad idea and clarifies exactly how tax on savings interest works for UK savers.
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.