Lloyds, Halifax and Santander closing 56 UK branches in next 3 months – full list | Personal Finance | Finance

Lloyds, Halifax and Santander have announced a wave of branch closures for 2026 (Image: Getty) Lloyds, Halifax and Santander are closing 56 bank branches across the UK in the next three months as more customers shift to digital banking. Lloyds Banking Group, which incorporates Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has announced plans to close More...

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Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Martin Lewis’ MSE shares crucial step to boost your credit score | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert (MSE) team has urged people to “sign up” now to boost their credit score. If you don’t, “it’s much harder to get accepted”, it says. As More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

NatWest launches new 7% interest savings account for customers | Personal Finance | Finance

NatWest has launched an “inflation-beating” interest rate for those who switch their savings accounts. Money experts such as Martin Lewis often urge people to shop around for the best savings accounts More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Martin Lewis shares ‘very good’ bank account for pensioners | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis says a current account offered by a major building society includes travel insurance that is “very good for older people”. The MoneySavingExpert.com founder made the comments during a recent More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Barclays launches free £1,000 cash bonus with 2 simple switches – check if you’re eligibl | Personal Finance | Finance

High earners could get £1,000 from Barclays thanks to rewards offered by a cash ISA transfer promotion offered by the high street bank. Those who meet the eligibility requirements for Barclays’ Premier More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

HMRC urges people earning under £100,000 to ‘sign up’ for £2,000 | Personal Finance | Finance

HMRC will provide up to £500 every three months for each child under the age of 11 (Image: Getty) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging working parents earning less than £100,000 per year to “sign up” More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Couple’s savings tip could add £2million to pension pots | Personal Finance | Finance

People can contribute up to £60,000 a year into a pension (Image: Getty) Couples who plan their pensions together could boost their retirement savings by as much as £2.6 million over 20 years, new research More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Expert echoes Martin Lewis warning to Facebook and Instagram users | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis has issued a warning for social media users (Image: ITV) Martin Lewis has issued a stern warning to people who use social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok. He issued a clarion More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Dashboard warning lights ‘ignored by UK drivers’ as repairs hit £650 average

Costs can be lower if you get it seen to quickly (Image: Noe Gonzalez via Getty Images) A new study conducted by Autotrader has revealed that almost one in five British motorists (19%) place greater faith in More...

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Ed Miliband accused of crushing UK families with ‘gargantuan Net Zero trick’ | Politics | News

Ed Miliband is masterminding a “gargantuan confidence trick” that risks burdening British families with hidden “shadow debt” to fund Labour’s Net Zero agenda, it has been claimed. More...