New UK Vaping Duty Mandatory from 2027
HMRC announces mandatory Vaping Products Duty from October 2026 and duty stamps from April 2027, urging businesses to prepare now for registration starting April 2026.
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Farmer Wins Appeal Against £43k HMRC Penalty
A tribunal has overturned a £43,000 fine after ruling HMRC 'hid' VAT rule changes in specialist documents, setting a precedent for ordinary taxpayers.
Nationwide Cuts Savings Interest Rates
Nationwide Building Society has reduced interest rates across 37 savings accounts, impacting millions of customers. Financial experts advise switching to better deals.
Standard Chartered CFO Exits, Shares Fall
Standard Chartered shares fell nearly 5% after CFO Diego De Giorgi left for Apollo. He was seen as a potential successor to CEO Bill Winters and led key transformation efforts.
Barclays Profits Rise 13%, Unveils £15bn Returns
Barclays reports a 13% surge in pre-tax profit to £9.1bn, exceeding expectations, and unveils plans to return £15bn to shareholders through dividends and buybacks by 2028.
Nationwide First UK Bank for Digital Mortgage Signatures
Nationwide Building Society becomes the first UK lender to implement Qualified Electronic Signatures for mortgage deeds, phasing out witnessed signatures to accelerate homebuying.
Barclays Triples Car Finance Compensation Fund
Barclays has allocated an extra £235 million for motor finance mis-selling compensation, tripling its fund as Santander also increases provisions amid profit rises.
£3,500 Savings Puts You in UK's Top 50%
Personal finance expert Gabriel Nussbaum reveals key savings thresholds showing £3,500 places households ahead of most Britons, with many lacking emergency buffers.
42,000 Switch Banks After Nationwide's £175 Bonus
Over 42,000 bank customers have moved accounts, with Nationwide gaining 40,000 new members through a £175 switching incentive, while Santander lost nearly 20,000.
Nationwide's Two-Button App Feature Fights Fraud
BBC expert Louise Minchin explains how Nationwide's new Call Checker tool helps customers verify bank calls with just two clicks in the app, combating rising impersonation scams.
Broadband Bill Alert: UK Homes Overpaying Beyond £28
Consumer champion Which? reveals most UK households should pay no more than £28 monthly for broadband, with millions potentially overpaying on out-of-contract tariffs.
British Gas Customers Urged to Act for £246 Savings Boost
Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert reveals exclusive British Gas and Fuse tariffs offering up to 16% savings under the Price Cap, with no smart meter required.
£225 Bank Bonuses for Pensioners: Santander, TSB, First Direct
State pensioners and households across the UK are being urged to claim bonus payments of up to £225 by switching their current accounts to Santander, TSB, or First Direct.
Pensioners £537 Better Off, Workers Hit by Stealth Taxes
Analysis reveals state pensioners gain £537 benefit from HMRC policies while workers face real-term losses. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over budget impact.
Rachel Reeves Urged to Reform ISA Rules Ahead of 2027 Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reconsider planned ISA restrictions, with experts advocating for a unified savings product instead of separate cash and stocks allowances.
FCA to Release London Share Trading Data to Defend UK Market
The Financial Conduct Authority will collect and publish all available share trading data to demonstrate UK market liquidity is stronger than perceived, addressing concerns that have driven some companies to list elsewhere.
Nationwide Offers £175 Cash Bonus for Account Switch
Nationwide Building Society is offering customers £175 for switching their main account to FlexDirect, FlexPlus, or FlexAccount. The bonus is paid within ten days of meeting requirements.
NatWest's £2.7bn Deal Transforms Services for 20 Million
NatWest Group announces a transformative £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners, creating the UK's leading private banking and wealth management business for 20 million customers.
UK Pensioners Urged to Claim HMRC Tax Refunds
HMRC has refunded £46.2 million to pension savers in late 2025, with total repayments reaching £1.5 billion since pension freedoms began. Experts explain how to claim using three specific forms.
Pet Insurance Prices Drop Amid UK Market Competition
Millions of UK pet owners benefit from falling insurance premiums as competitive pressures drive down average costs, with lifetime cover seeing significant reductions.
NatWest Buys Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn
NatWest Group has completed a £2.7bn acquisition of wealth manager Evelyn Partners, creating the UK's leading private banking and wealth management business while launching a £750m share buyback programme.
State Pensioners Hit by £148 Weekly DWP Payments After HMRC Error
Shirley Cole's state pension was reduced to £148.25 weekly due to a HMRC miscalculation, sparking a three-year battle with DWP over National Insurance contributions.
DWP to Monitor Accounts at 15 Banks Under New Rules
The Department for Work and Pensions has acquired new powers to monitor bank accounts at 15 major UK banks to tackle benefit fraud, raising privacy concerns.
Barclays: 70,000 Businesses Show Confidence
Barclays' latest Business Prosperity Index report surveyed 70,000 UK businesses, revealing growing confidence and investment plans despite economic challenges.
19,000 Free ATMs Vanish from UK High Streets
Nearly 19,000 free-to-use cash machines have disappeared from UK high streets since 2018, with cash withdrawals falling 9% last year as digital payments rise.
Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland Close 19 UK Branches
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 19 branches across the UK this February, impacting communities from Swindon to Belfast. The closures highlight the ongoing shift towards digital banking and reliance on alternative services like banking hubs.
Santander ISA Changes for Under-65s Explained
Santander informs customers under 65 about upcoming ISA limit reductions, with cash ISA allowances set to drop from £20,000 to £12,000 from April 2027.
UK Families Risk 40% HMRC Tax Over Lost Wills and Pensions
Millions of UK households face potential 40% inheritance tax bills from HMRC due to misplaced vital documents like wills and pension policies, according to alarming Canada Life research.
Pre-1950 Pensioners Get Lower State Pension Payments
Older retirees born before 1950 receive lower regular state pension payments from the DWP due to the UK's two-tier system, with new rates confirmed for 2026/27.
1.8m Fixed-Rate Mortgage Holders Urged to Act Now
With 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgage deals ending in 2026, borrowers are warned against defaulting to costly standard variable rates. Experts advise early action to secure better deals and avoid significant financial penalties.
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