The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on December 18, with markets predicting a 90% chance. This has already triggered mortgage rate reductions from major lenders, offering hope to home buyers.
Santander, Lloyds and Halifax customers face branch closures as over a dozen locations shut in November. Discover the impact on local communities and access to cash.
Discover how to use Google's 'Results About You' feature to request removal of private details like your address and phone number from search results. Take control of your online privacy today.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Bank cuts minimum income for its First Time Buyer Boost to £40,000, unlocking £1bn in new lending. Self-employed buyers can now borrow up to 5.5x their income.
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
A Lloyds Bank study reveals 28 million UK adults now use AI for personal finance, saving an average of £399 annually. Discover how AI is transforming money management.
Lloyds Bank and the MTC have trained over 5,000 people in a £15m partnership, tackling the UK's manufacturing skills gap. Discover how this initiative supports SMEs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to slash the cash ISA allowance by 40% risks reducing savings, limiting mortgage lending and pushing up rates for borrowers.
Barclays and HSBC cut fixed mortgage rates. Over 40 lenders have reduced deals since November. Experts urge households to secure a new deal now before potential changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in the Autumn Budget. Experts warn this could damage the building society ecosystem and lead to higher mortgage rates. Read the full analysis.
UK mortgage rates have dropped below 5% for the first time since September 2022. Finance experts urge households to secure cheaper deals and consider professional advice.
Nationwide, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander are paying up to £200 for current account switches. Learn how to secure this legal cash bonus in time for Christmas.
Lloyds Bank's third green retrofit loan of 2025 will upgrade over 11,000 social homes, supporting 2,000 skilled construction jobs. Discover how this initiative boosts energy efficiency.
Nationwide reports UK house prices rose 0.3% in October, adding £231 to average property values. Market shows resilience despite economic headwinds. Read the latest analysis.
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
Business confidence jumped 8 points to 50% in October, Lloyds Bank reports. Key sectors show renewed optimism as the crucial golden quarter begins. Read the full analysis.
A new AI growth zone in South Wales will unlock billions in data centre investment and create 5,000 jobs over the next decade, cementing the UK's leadership in artificial intelligence.
Calls grow for a public inquiry after an asylum seeker with a criminal history in Europe murdered a father-of-three in a Lloyds Bank. Read the latest developments.
Nationwide Building Society reports a pre-tax profit fall to £486m as mortgage lending decreases and Virgin Money acquisition costs rise. Discover the full financial details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a £2bn bank surcharge increase in the Autumn Budget, a move experts warn could lower savings rates and raise mortgage costs.
Robert Milne's £70k mortgage overpayment vanished for 10 days, causing immense stress and a dispute over Nationwide's £200 compensation offer. Discover the full story.
Lloyds Bank customers have reclaimed £2 million via chargebacks this year. The bank urges vigilance against festive scams and explains how to claim under Section 75.
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, reduces selected buy-to-let rates by up to 0.20%. New rates are effective from Tuesday, 18 November. A boost for UK landlords.
Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
Treasury Committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reducing cash ISA allowance could increase mortgage rates instead of stimulating stock market investment.