Martin Lewis voices LISA holder worries to Chancellor
Martin Lewis presses Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Lifetime ISA concerns. Savers worry about the £450k property cap and future changes. Get the latest on the consultation.
Category : Finance Banking
500+ UK bank branches close in 2025
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
HMRC ISA crackdown blocks 'cash-like' funds
HMRC plans to block money market funds from Stocks & Shares ISAs, a move experts call a 'serious setback' for UK investors seeking safe, tax-efficient returns.
Martin Lewis's £92k tax-free ISA tip after limit cut
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how UK savers can still build a £92,000 tax-free cash pot despite the upcoming reduction in the Cash ISA allowance announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Cash ISA surge saves savers £330m in tax
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
Martin Lewis clarifies key ISA rules and tax-free status
Money expert Martin Lewis dispels common myths about the £20,000 annual ISA allowance and confirms savings are permanently tax-free. Learn how to maximise your savings before 2027 rule changes.
300,000 to lose £312 WFH tax relief from 2026
HMRC is scrapping the £6 weekly working from home tax relief for 300,000 employees from April 2026. Experts warn of impacts on disabled workers and small business costs.
NS&I's Top 100 Premium Bonds Winner Names Revealed
NS&I analysis shows David, John, Michael and Susan are the most common names among Premium Bonds winners of £500+. See the full list of 100 names and December's millionaires.
Nationwide reduces buy-to-let mortgage rates
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
£114m EuroMillions Jackpot: 1000 Entries for £9
A festive EuroMillions syndicate deal offers 1,000 real entries for just £9 as the Christmas jackpot soars to £114 million. A low-cost flutter for UK players.
Co-op Bank's £175 festive bonus for switchers
The Co-operative Bank is giving new customers up to £175 this Christmas. Switch your current account via CASS, pay in £1,000, and help support youth homelessness charity Centrepoint.
Cash ISA savings hit £207bn before allowance cut
UK households have amassed £207 billion in Cash ISAs, a 14% annual rise, despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves slashing the tax-free cash allowance to £12,000 from 2027.
Lloyds Bank's UK First Digital Trade Breakthrough
Lloyds Bank has executed a UK banking 'first' by completing a digital Letter of Credit transaction using WaveBL's blockchain platform, slashing processing times for businesses. Discover how this innovation accelerates trade.
Virgin Money Club M account fee rises to £14
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from April 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms major ISA rule changes. The tax-free cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027. Learn what it means for your savings.
Businesses Could Earn £10k in Quiet Interest Next Year
Allica Bank's new digital account offers UK businesses high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Last Chance for Nationwide's £175 Cash Offer
Households have a final opportunity to claim a £175 payment from Nationwide this December. Experts reveal how switching bank accounts is one of the easiest ways to make free cash legally.
Martin Lewis clarifies 2027 ISA changes
Martin Lewis details the 2027 Cash ISA shake-up. The tax-free allowance drops to £12,000, with a new £8,000 stocks and shares limit. Find out who is exempt and what you can't do.
Car finance scandal: FCA sets final decision deadline
The FCA has issued a crucial update on the car finance scandal, setting a final deadline for complaints. Millions could receive £700 payouts. Read the latest.
Co-op Bank: Get £175 Bonus, Help Homeless Youth
The Co-operative Bank is giving customers a £175 Christmas bonus for switching accounts. The scheme also supports Centrepoint in providing beds for homeless young people this winter.
Santander's 10 urgent demands to UK government on fraud
Santander UK issues 10 urgent demands to the Labour government, calling for a consumer-first payments strategy as fraud prevention tops public priorities. Read the full report.
Get £515 Free Cash Before Christmas: 5 UK Schemes
Personal finance experts reveal five easy ways for UK households to claim up to £515 in extra cash before December 25, including bank bonuses and DWP payments.
Nationwide's £50 Bonus Cheque Deadline is January 1
Nationwide issues a final warning to members with uncashed £50 bonus cheques. The absolute deadline to claim the payment is January 1, 2026. Don't miss out!
Lloyds and Halifax to close 44 UK bank branches in 2026
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Lloyds Bank Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Halifax confirms 14 more bank branch closures for 2026
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Lloyds Bank warns all customers of fraud risk
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
NatWest Confirms Six December Bank Branch Closures
NatWest is closing six high street branches on December 31, 2025, citing a shift to digital banking. Community pop-ups and mobile services will support affected customers. See the full list.
Monzo launches UK-first salary doubling prize
Monzo bank launches Double Payday, a UK-first initiative giving ten customers their salary doubled each month. Find out how to be eligible for the tax-free cash boost.
BoE Cuts Bank Capital Rules as Global Financial Risks Rise
The Bank of England warns of heightened threats to financial stability from AI bubbles and private credit, even as it reduces capital requirements for UK lenders to 13%. Read the full analysis.
Page 8 of 23