UK Pensioners Urged to Claim HMRC Tax Refunds

HMRC has refunded £46.2 million to pension savers in late 2025, with total repayments reaching £1.5 billion since pension freedoms began. Experts explain how to claim using three specific forms.

NatWest Buys Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn

NatWest Group has completed a £2.7bn acquisition of wealth manager Evelyn Partners, creating the UK's leading private banking and wealth management business while launching a £750m share buyback programme.

Versarien Delists from AIM After Administration

Longhope-based engineering company Versarien, which specialised in graphene production for multiple sectors, has been cancelled from the AIM market following its collapse into administration last month.

Lidl Announces Seventh Pay Rise Since 2023

Lidl has unveiled its seventh pay increase since 2023, raising entry-level pay to £13.45 per hour nationwide from March 2026, positioning itself as the highest-paying UK supermarket.

Drivers Warned: Dirty Cars Could Cost £1,000

New Auto Trader research reveals 90% of UK car buyers would refuse full price for a scruffy vehicle, with average discounts of £1,026 expected. Experts urge sellers to clean and stage cars to avoid significant financial losses.

Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland Close 19 UK Branches

Lloyds Banking Group is closing 19 branches across the UK this February, impacting communities from Swindon to Belfast. The closures highlight the ongoing shift towards digital banking and reliance on alternative services like banking hubs.

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