Bank of England issues update as £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes to get big change | Personal Finance | Finance

The Bank of England has issued an update on the potential designs on the next series of banknotes. It will be the first major redesign of notes in 50 years, with notable figures such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver potentially on the way out. The Bank of England recently asked for public views on potential new themes and has received More...

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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Experts warn about £80k pension blunder if you ‘tick the wrong box’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Experts have given a stark pension warning after one person lost a staggering £80,000 due to a simple mistake. Cost-cutting shortcuts often lead to blunders, with pensions being one of the areas where experts More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

State pension warning as millions of Brits face losing up to £18k | Retirement | Finance

More than two million workers could lose nearly £18,000 if the Government increases the state pension age sooner, wealth management experts have warned. If Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, decides More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Santander reveals it’s cut 2,000 jobs as it sees huge drop in profits | Personal Finance | Finance

Santander UK revealed more than 2,000 roles have been cut amid a cost-saving overhaul as it reported a drop in half-year profits. The high street lender – whose Spanish parent recently announced a £2.65 billion More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Traveller shares ‘cheapest’ spot to get foreign currency for holiday | Travel News | Travel

A savvy travel expert has revealed the ‘cheapest method’ to obtain foreign holiday currency – and the findings may shock you. Chelsea, dubbed the ‘Holiday Expert’ on social media, More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Latest as DWP to monitor benefit claimants’ bank details | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of benefit claimants face having their bank accounts monitored by the Government under controversial new “snooping” powers being ushered in by Labour. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Holidaymakers could face summer chaos amid Portugal strikes | Personal Finance | Finance

Travellers heading to Portugal this year may face significant flight delays. A staggering 2.3 million Brits head to Portugal annually, with the Algarve being a top pick for over half of these travellers. However, More...

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Full list of benefits that can claim £150 discount this year | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of households, including those on a low income, could be in line for a £150 discount on their energy bills this year. The government has previously confirmed that it would expand the Warm Home Discount More...

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Alert as PIP claimants urged to contact DWP before going on holidays | Personal Finance | Finance

You may not be aware of the rules around being on PIP when holidaying abroad – but they’re something you should familiarise yourself with if you claim the benefit. If you are on Personal Independence More...

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Millions could miss out on £18k of their state pension if they have to wait until 68 | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of people in their early 50s could miss out on up to £18,000 if the state pension age rises to 68 sooner than expected, research has shown. The rising cost of the state pension has prompted speculation More...