Nationwide Building Society has launched a new mortgage policy allowing customers to borrow up to six times their income, with experts warning this approach carries significant financial risks for borrowers.
Taxpayers earning over £50,271 are being urged to claim pension tax relief, with millions of pounds going unclaimed annually. Experts warn of the January 31 deadline.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital platform becomes compulsory from April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords with turnovers exceeding £50,000, requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly updates.
Nationwide Building Society announces interest rate reductions on multiple savings accounts from February, with customers potentially losing £20 annually on £10,000 deposits.
Lloyds Bank is providing a £250 incentive for customers who switch to its Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum accounts, each offering distinct benefits like travel insurance and interest.
New research reveals workers can increase their pension by up to £23,000 by raising contributions by just one percentage point, costing as little as £25 monthly.
HMRC will publish updated advisory fuel rates in March, affecting petrol, diesel, electric, and LPG company car users. These rates determine reimbursement and tax implications for business travel.
HMRC has issued fines to at least 600,000 taxpayers who missed the January 31 self-assessment deadline, with £325 million in penalties and interest charged.
Discover how Post Offices across the UK provide essential banking services like cash withdrawals and deposits, with key differences from traditional bank branches explained.
HMRC issues urgent warning as over 135,500 scam reports flood in. Taxpayers urged to stay vigilant ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline.
HMRC has launched over 3,000 investigations into stamp duty claims by house buyers in England, with thousands more warned. The average tax owed is £66,000 per case.
The National Lottery's website and apps will be offline from Saturday night for its most significant digital upgrade since 2009, affecting online ticket purchases and prize claims.
Nationwide Building Society, the UK's largest mutual, is urging its 16 million members to remain vigilant against scams and promoting its free Scam Checker Service and Scam Protection Promise.
Senior strategist Karen Ward advises financial planners to prepare younger clients for a future without state pensions, highlighting concerns about welfare sustainability.
The Civil Service Pension Scheme, managed by Capita, has failed to pay monthly pensions and lump sums to many of its 1.7 million members, leaving retirees struggling to cover basic living costs.
Three major UK high street banks are offering up to £730 in free cash incentives for customers who switch accounts, with Martin Lewis highlighting the perfect timing for January.
Amazon customers are being advised to log into their accounts to check for a significant change in payment terms that could affect their finances.
Santander warns customers about online side hustle scams that could cost up to £95,000, with experts highlighting January as peak season for financial fraud targeting vulnerable consumers.
Money experts highlight top savings accounts offering up to 4.55% interest, potentially earning households £455 annually as major banks cut rates.
HMRC is sending letters to millions of households with a two-week warning to complete self-assessment tax returns by January 31 or face £100 fines and interest charges.
HSBC bank customers across the UK are being alerted to daily cash withdrawal limits that vary by account type, with basic accounts capped at £300 per day.
Nationwide Building Society plans to distribute £100 Fairer Share bonuses to eligible customers in 2026. Learn the criteria and steps to maximise your chances of receiving the payment.
Nationwide Building Society's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, has slashed buy-to-let mortgage rates for the second time in a week, with reductions of up to 0.20 percentage points effective from Saturday 24 January.
HMRC has stopped automatically refunding tax overpayments, requiring UK households to actively claim repayments themselves, raising concerns about fraud risks and taxpayer burden.
A taxpayer endured seven phone calls to HMRC before receiving a £500 refund, highlighting widespread issues with the tax authority's customer service and processing delays.
Nationwide Building Society has provided an update on its Fairer Share payment scheme for 2026, which offers £100 to eligible members who both save and borrow with the mutual.
HMRC has issued an urgent final warning to 3.3 million UK households about the imminent Self Assessment deadline on January 31st, with automatic penalties for late submissions.
Nationwide Building Society is reviewing the eligibility criteria for its £100 Fairer Share payments, which have been distributed to members for the past three years.
Money expert Martin Lewis warns employees and pensioners to review their tax codes annually to prevent costly errors and potential large tax demands from HMRC.
Nationwide Building Society customers are receiving surprise £300 payments under its Fairer Share scheme, but strict eligibility criteria apply based on holding multiple products.