Portishead banking hub plans move forward
Plans for a new banking hub in Portishead progress, offering vital counter services and community bankers. A lifeline as high street banks retreat. Read the latest details.
Plans for a new banking hub in Portishead progress, offering vital counter services and community bankers. A lifeline as high street banks retreat. Read the latest details.
HMRC floats capping ISA cash interest to prevent circumventing new limits. Industry warns of complexity and a £60bn missed investment opportunity. Read the full analysis.
As interest rates fall, savers are losing money. Discover the UK's fastest-growing fintech, Allica Bank, offering up to 3.83% AER on instant access business savings and 1.5% cashback.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed ISA changes, cutting the annual limit to £12,000, may confuse novice investors. An expert explains the risks. Read the full analysis.
UK savings rates have fallen to a three-year low, with the average rate now at 3.35%. Experts warn of further drops and suggest considering long-term investments to protect your money.
The average UK savings rate has fallen to 3.35%, its lowest since May 2023. Experts warn rates may fall further, urging savers to review their options now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to avoid taxing cash held in stocks and shares ISAs after confirming the cash ISA limit will be slashed from £20,000 to £12,000. Industry warns of complexity.
Warwick District Council postpones decision on Aldi's controversial access point over safety fears. Critics argue it forces pedestrians into traffic. Read the full report.
New research reveals millions of UK savers are missing out on thousands in interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Find out how to make your money work harder.
Warm up this winter with Mary Berry's flavourful Chicken Valencia casserole. This straightforward recipe promises a hearty meal with minimal fuss. Get cooking now!
UK households scrambled to deposit £5.1bn into cash ISAs in November 2025 ahead of a Budget cut to the annual allowance. Experts analyse the surge and what it means for your savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the cash ISA allowance will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Find out how this impacts your savings and who is exempt.
Accessibility upgrades for Small Heath, Ledbury & Whitchurch stations are halted. The DfT cites funding concerns, impacting 19 national projects. Read the full story.
HMRC warns of 'punitive' charges for Lifetime ISA withdrawals as the annual allowance is cut to £12,000. Learn how the new rules and a proposed replacement product affect your savings.
Ditch shop-bought flatbreads with this simple yeast-free naan recipe from Bored of Lunch's Nate Anthony. Uses just Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour. Ready in 15 minutes!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as MPs warn her plan to slash the ISA allowance to £12,000 may fail to boost stock market investment and penalise cautious savers. Read the full analysis.
Okehampton Camp releases the Dartmoor live firing timetable for January 2026. Daytime exercises are scheduled at Willsworthy only. Learn about safety protocols and public access.
A UK solicitor firm's sudden closure has left bereaved families unable to access inheritances. Learn what the SRA says and what affected clients can do now.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
A new 21km National River Walk, the Mersey Valley Way, will connect Stockport to Ashton-upon-Mersey. The government-funded path aims to improve access to nature and boost local wellbeing.
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis says she's forced into roads to avoid illegal e-scooters and e-bikes on pavements. She brands riders 'a menace' and calls for action. Read the full story.
Millions are losing money as inflation erodes large cash balances in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge a switch to easy-access savings or Cash ISAs to protect your savings.
Birmingham City Council gets new powers to ban dangerous pavement parking from 2026. Residents with pushchairs and mobility scooters welcome the crackdown.
Nationwide Building Society is offering a 4% fixed-rate cash ISA, paying £400 interest on a £10,000 deposit. Experts urge savers to act fast as banks cut rates.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers of closing banks to switch, vowing to keep its branches open until 2030. Over 6,600 UK branches have closed since 2015.
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
Amber Film and Photography Collective unveils a new digital and community-focused model after the permanent closure of Newcastle's iconic Side Gallery. Discover the future plans and the new wellness hub now on the Quayside.
HMRC plans to close a Cash ISA loophole, potentially hitting Birmingham households with a £162 tax charge. Learn how the 2027 reforms affect your savings.
UK savers deposited a record £5.1bn into Cash ISAs fearing a Budget cut. The new £12,000 cap from 2027 impacts affluent savers. Learn how to protect your savings.
A new survey reveals over half of Brits haven't moved savings in a year, risking hundreds due to low high street rates. Experts urge action to switch accounts.