Lloyds introduces major change as 162 branches to close in 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance
Lloyds Banking Group has introduced a new change that means millions of customers will no longer be able to open accounts in its branches, forcing them to do it online. Staff will no longer open joint, premium or student accounts in branches, nor will they switch customers from other banks. The move has been seen as a sign of “the death of More...
Savers issued stark warning – 10 banks set to slash interest rates | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers are being urged to shop around as 10 banks and building societies prepare to cut interest rates in March. Nine out of that total are set to slash rates in the next two weeks, according to analysts at personal More...
Letter from HMRC ‘could catch many by surprise’ with £641 bill | Personal Finance | Finance
Nobody wants a tax bill they’re not expecting (Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) Savers are being warned to act before April 5 to ensure they are not paying unnecessary tax. Paragon Bank is encouraging More...
Over-55s urged to check these 10 things today to avoid missing out on thousands | Personal Finance | Finance
Downsizing: Downsizing and buying a smaller property may be one solution if you still live in a large family home with high energy bills and maintenance costs. There are schemes in place that can help you with More...
April 6 tax warning issued to UK pensioners | Personal Finance | Finance
Families with pensions, savings and investments are being urged to act before the end of the tax year – or risk missing out on valuable allowances and reliefs. Wealth manager Evelyn Partners has set out eight More...
UK children’s bike manufacturer crashes into administration – founded by couple in 2013 | UK | News
A children’s bike manufacturer has fallen into administration, with staff being made redundant. Frog Bikes, headquartered in Ascot, Berkshire, with a factory in Pontypool, Wales, has begun laying off staff More...
Sainsbury’s unveils restructure – around 300 jobs at risk | Personal Finance | Finance
Sainsbury’s is putting around 300 jobs at risk across the supermarket chain and its Argos business amid a restructure of its technology and data teams and head office changes, the firm announced. The changes More...
High street furniture shop with 197 UK stores announces major change for shoppers | UK | News
A popular furniture brand with nearly 200 stores across the UK has announced a major update for customers shopping for its products. Dunelm is one of the most well-known furniture retailers in the UK, having been More...
Brits earning more than £12,570 issued £641 warning | Personal Finance | Finance
Finance experts have advised savers to do one thing before April (Image: Getty) More than one million basic-rate taxpayers face a hefty tax on their savings accounts this year, a bank has warned. Financial More...
Tax-free savings allowance cut to £500 with HMRC rule | Personal Finance | Finance
With the new tax year approaching, savers are looking for the best possible saving strategy. But it might come at a high cost for those with an income above £50,270. The Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) lets More...
