Category : Finance Banking


Martin Lewis 'Beware' Warning to O2 Customers

Martin Lewis issues a crucial warning for O2 customers facing massive bills after a surprise £2.50 monthly price increase. Discover your rights to leave penalty-free.

HMRC change makes pensioner tax reduction harder

A new HMRC change will make it harder for state pensioners to reduce their tax bills. Expert warns of pressure ahead of Labour's November 26 Budget. Consult a financial adviser.

Lloyds Bank Wins 'Outstanding' Global Digital Award

Lloyds Bank has been named 'Outstanding' in Euromoney's 2025 MarketMap, recognising its digital transformation and service to over 23 million customers. Discover how the bank is leading the way.

Chancellor Scales Back ISA Changes After Backlash

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a less severe cut to the cash ISA allowance, reducing it to £12,000 after pressure from building societies. Discover the details ahead of the November 26 Budget.

HMRC pension tax changes threaten retirees

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may slash pension tax-free lump sums and relief. Experts warn this undermines retirement planning for millions. Discover the potential impact.

£75k earners face 60% effective tax rates

New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.

Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock

Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.

Lloyds Bank Closing 45 Branches Across UK

Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.

HMRC slashing state pensions by up to £3,300

Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC is deducting thousands from state pension payments to recover historic tax debts, leaving retirees facing financial uncertainty. Learn who's at risk and what you can do.

HMRC's new tax powers hit UK households

HMRC is implementing new 'one-to-many' compliance powers that could see working households across Britain receive unexpected tax code changes and demands for underpaid tax.

High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap

Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.

Lloyds announces 21 bank branch closures for 2025

Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.

TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act

TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist, with Monetary Policy Committee members divided on future direction.

Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim

A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.

HMRC's £3,000 refund for 200,000 taxpayers

Nearly 200,000 people across the UK are due surprise payments of up to £3,000 from HMRC after being overcharged for tax credits, providing vital relief during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Nationwide: Free cash withdrawals until 2027

Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.

HSBC confirms Birmingham New Street branch closure

HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.

Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed

A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.

HMRC's marriage tax trap costs couples thousands

Millions of married couples across the UK risk unexpected tax bills as HMRC launches fresh compliance checks on Marriage Allowance claims. Discover if you're affected and how to protect your finances.

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