Major UK banks including Lloyds, HSBC, Santander, Barclays, and NatWest will be able to set their own contactless payment limits starting March 19, as the Financial Conduct Authority introduces new flexibility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has tasked the Competition and Markets Authority with monitoring fuel prices to prevent unfair practices amid Middle East tensions, as living costs remain a top concern.
Lloyds Banking Group is providing £40 goodwill payments to customers affected by a major technical glitch that allowed users to view other people's transactions in their banking apps.
Skipton Building Society has launched two new savings products with competitive interest rates, available through multiple channels. The announcement comes as experts urge savers to utilize their ISA allowances before the tax year ends.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed changes to cash ISA rules, reducing the annual limit to £12,000 for most savers from April 2027, while protecting over-65s with the existing £20,000 limit.
Research reveals UK customers may miss out on thousands annually by keeping funds in low-interest accounts, with new banking alternatives offering higher returns and cashback rewards.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a critical warning, revealing that customers with under £2,000 in savings are significantly more likely to struggle financially. The society, with branches in Birmingham, emphasizes the importance of building savings
The Competition and Markets Authority will intensify oversight of UK fuel prices, warning against exploitation during the Middle East crisis as pump costs rise sharply.
An expert warns the scheduled increase in the state pension age to 68 could be brought forward from the 2044-2046 timeframe, potentially affecting millions of retirees.
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Accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young calls on HMRC to adopt a pragmatic approach to tax relief for British expats forced to return from the Middle East amid the Iran war crisis, with over 100,000 seeking repatriation.
Over 500,000 eligibility checks have been completed by Reclaim247 as UK drivers increasingly review old car finance agreements, focusing on PCP deals and potential mis-selling concerns.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces National Insurance requirement for pension salary sacrifice above £2,000 annually as bill passes third reading in House of Lords.
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce new mortgage rate increases from Friday, adding hundreds of pounds annually to typical loans as swap rates surge.
NatWest and Barclays have raised mortgage rates as the Iran conflict drives up oil prices and swap rates, potentially delaying Bank of England rate cuts.
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Lloyds Banking Group has launched an urgent investigation after a technical glitch allowed customers to view transactions from other users' accounts, raising serious security concerns.
From April 6, 2026, landlords and self-employed individuals earning £50,000+ annually must adopt HMRC's Making Tax Digital system, with over 800,000 yet to comply as the deadline approaches.
Millions of Sky broadband customers must act within seven days to avoid a £3 monthly price increase taking effect on April 1. Uswitch expert Ernest Doku explains exit rights and alternative providers.
Customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland report seeing other people's transactions in their banking apps due to a technical glitch, prompting Martin Lewis to seek clarity on the widespread issue.
Amazon has reduced the price of Piriteze hay fever tablets to £5.79 in its spring sale, offering a 57% discount as tree pollen season begins across the UK. The deal runs until March 16, providing relief for early sufferers.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed vehicle excise duty increases, with owners of cars over £40,000 facing a £425 luxury tax on top of the new £200 standard rate.
Nine leading mobile and broadband providers, including BT, Virgin Media, and Vodafone, are freezing prices for millions of customers, offering relief from typical April bill increases averaging £48. Experts urge consumers to check contract status and cons
Mortgage rates in the UK have climbed above 5%, with almost 500 residential deals withdrawn in 48 hours, signaling market turbulence driven by inflation and geopolitical risks.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis urges the public to bulk buy stamps ahead of a Royal Mail price hike in April, with first class stamps rising to £1.80 and second class to 91p.
Criminals are using artificial intelligence to take over accounts and create synthetic identities, driving UK fraud cases to a record high of 444,000 last year, according to CIFAS data.
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NatWest announces a £1,000 Premier Switch & Save incentive for customers in Birmingham who switch their main account and open qualifying Premier accounts with a £250 upfront bonus.
Barclays issues a stark warning to its 20 million UK customers as new research reveals widespread economic anxiety following Middle East conflict, with concerns over inflation, fuel costs, and travel disruption.
Nearly three million UK households face tax bills on their savings next year, with HMRC set to collect £6.6 billion through what experts call a 'prudence penalty' on cash holdings.
HMRC is considering a tax rule change that could exempt over 160,000 British nationals fleeing conflict in the Middle East from UK tax liabilities, with special provisions for exceptional circumstances.
A salary sacrifice loophole confirmed by the Treasury allows workers with multiple jobs to double their pension allowance to £4,000 annually, sparking criticism from former pensions ministers.
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Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new ISA rules, capping cash ISA contributions at £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027, with a record £115bn expected in deposits this tax year.
