The CMA has opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns customers were not shown full prices upfront, with compensation possible if breaches are found.
Young female investors at Lloyds Bank hold portfolios averaging £14,040, 49% more than young men's £9,450, a £4,590 gap. Women invest more actively.
Paramount+ raises UK subscription prices from August 27: basic up £1, standard up £2, premium up £2 monthly, adding up to £24 annually.
Co-op launches Fresh Mondays, offering Birmingham shoppers up to 50% off fruit and veg weekly, with items like cherry tomatoes and blackberries reduced.
HMRC has opened the second phase of mandatory tax adviser registration, with eligible advisers required to register by 18 November 2026. Registration is free and online.
Broadband bills have fallen by up to 43% since 2016, yet 28% of customers out of contract could save £7-£9 monthly. Research from Broadband Genie and Ofcom reveals the savings.
Nationwide reduces rates on two, three, and five-year fixed mortgages by up to 0.15 percentage points, bringing its lowest rate to 4.48% for new and existing borrowers.
The University of Birmingham defended its golf management degree after Reform MP Suella Braverman called it 'pointless', citing graduate success and the £5.1bn UK golf industry.
Cars lose 50-60% of value in first three years. Experts advise comparing one, three, and five-year-old models to avoid steep depreciation.
HMRC has confirmed the VAT road fuel scale charges effective from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with rates based on CO2 emissions and accounting periods.
Banks and fintechs are collaborating to speed up global payments, a major industry shift that promises faster, cheaper cross-border transactions.
Six major UK banks are offering up to £1,025 in switching bonuses. HSBC, Barclays, NatWest, First Direct, Co-op, and Nationwide pay cash for switching current accounts, with eligibility criteria varying by bank.
Kayak data shows September is the cheapest month for UK travel, with savings up to 23% on flights and hotels.
NS&I raises Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35% and shortens odds to 21,000 to 1 for September 2026, benefiting over 22 million savers with more prizes.
NatWest's Growth Tracker shows business activity rose in 10 of 12 UK regions in July, up from three in June, with easing cost pressures and improved confidence. London led with 55.3.
Middle earners on £30,000 could lose up to £163,000 in retirement due to pension 'lifestyling' strategies, warns financial planner Murphy Wealth.
A common pension mistake in lifestyle funds could cost high-earners up to £400,000, with median earners losing £163,000, according to Murphy Wealth.
Fixed ISA rates have risen to 4.24% on average, giving savers a £138 boost over non-ISA accounts for higher-rate taxpayers, with product choice at record highs.
Halifax is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.15% from Friday 14 August, with brokers calling it a 'very encouraging' sign for borrowers and expecting rivals to follow.
UK monthly GDP rose 0.3% in June 2026 after flat May, but experts caution one good month doesn't signal economic health, citing uneven sector performance.
HMRC has urged 700,000 people to claim tax refunds averaging £473, as P800 letters are sent to those who overpaid tax last year.
NatWest launches First Active, a digital savings account offering 4.5% AER for 12 months, with a minimum deposit of £1 and no tiered pricing, targeting customers seeking flexibility and control.
Bumble now allows men to make the first move, a change critics call 'Tinder with a yellow background.' Founder defends shift, but users express disappointment online.
A savings mistake in stocks and shares ISAs or pensions could cost up to £100,000, according to Investing Insiders' comparison of best and worst performers over a decade.
Nationwide has launched new Fixed Rate Cash ISAs and Fixed Rate Bonds with increased rates, effective Friday 14 August, offering up to 4.70% AER on ISAs and 4.65% on bonds.
Lloyds Bank, the UK's largest agricultural lender, announces tailored financial support for farmers as the country faces its fifth heatwave, including loan repayment holidays and overdraft support.
The Yorkshire and Humber private sector is close to returning to growth after new orders stabilised in July, with the NatWest Regional Growth Tracker rising to 49.1 from 45.5 in June.
Yorkshire Building Society warns 5.3 million savings accounts now liable for tax as frozen PSA and 4% rates hit basic-rate savers with £25,000 in savings.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols in a pre-pack deal, securing over 1,000 jobs but leaving some redundancies as it plans significant restructuring.
Yorkshire Building Society warns 5.3 million non-ISA savings accounts will exceed £1,000 interest by 2026, risking basic-rate taxpayers. Personal savings allowance frozen for decade.