All news on the topic: Banks

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Nigel Farage opens bank account with Lloyds after falling out with Coutts
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage said that he had been 'refused banking facilities' by 10 other banks before finding a new home with Lloyds
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Jeremy Hunt: 'Current numbers worse than what I faced in spring'
The Chancellor said it is a "very challenging environment" in the short term, but stressed he has "a great deal of confidence" in the longer-term outlook for the British economy
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UK's outlook better than last year, says Bank of England Governor
The Governor of the Bank of England has said he is the only person in the IMF who can point to things being better now, amid the Bank's rate decision last month
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NatWest to save hassle at checkout with Click to Pay service
NatWest has enabled Click to Pay for customers with a Mastercard debit card. Those with a NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank Mastercard have been registered for the service
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Bank of England survey reveals sharp rise in mortgage losses
Default rates on mortgages and credit cards are expected to increase in the next few months, according to a Bank of England survey of lenders
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Bank of England member warns of 'inequality' as interest rates remain at 5.25%
The MPC member said the impact of rising rates on younger and lower-income workers is "going to be pretty equally balanced"
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The housing market is 'stuck' as mortgage rates stay at historic lows
The housing market is continuing to be affected by a backdrop of low interest rates and rising rents, with the market expected to remain subdued in the short-term
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Thousands of free-to-use cashpoints have vanished in just 18 months
Most have been removed from shops, railway stations and other convenient locations, raising concerns for millions of people who still rely on cash
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UK set to record weakest economic growth in G7 as IMF forecasts 0.6% growth
Britain is forecast to record the poorest economic growth across the G7 group of economies next year, according to the International Monetary Fund
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Bank of England warns homeowners to be careful with mortgage payments
The Bank of England has warned that many homeowners are extending the period over which they pay back their loans, which could increase the burden on them in the long run
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Man with £1 in his bank account wakes up to find £122,000 there the next day
Urslaan Khan, 41, couldn't believe it when he saw the sum of £122,000 in his Gatehouse Bank account last week - particularly as his account only had £1 sitting in it the day before
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Holiday hack that gets you 50 days off in 2024 - using just 27 days annual leave
Turn your 27 days of annual leave into 50 days by booking days off on either side of bank holidays with this hack which helps you get the most out of your leave
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Israel Palestine explained - everything to know about Hamas, Gaza and conflict
Several Israeli news outlets, citing rescue service officials, said at least 700 people have been killed in Israel, including 44 soldiers. The Gaza Health Ministry said 413 people, including 78 children and 41 women, were killed in the territory
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Nationwide Building Society shares major update affecting all 605 branches in UK
Nationwide said all of its 605 branches in the UK will receive an overhaul which Nationwide's chief executive Debbie Crosbie says will keep them "relevant for customers today and tomorrow"
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Metro Bank secures new rescue deal with investors to boost its finances
Metro Bank announced late on Sunday that it had secured £325million in new funding and had refinanced £600million of debt
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Shadow Chancellor says families will have more money in pockets if Labour wins
In an interview with the Mirror ahead of her Labour conference speech, the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged voters to put their trust in her to manage the nation’s finances
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University students could be handed criminal record if they fall for sly scam
Deceitful criminals have been luring university students into money mule scams, which could leave them out of pocket and with a criminal record
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Gran who worked same job for years unmasked as thief who swiped £163,000
Patricia Bennett was found to have swindled the company she worked at for 25 years of £163,000, .
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Mum conned out of £680 for Taylor Swift tickets gets cash back with genius move
Melissa Love paid £680 so her Swiftie daughter could get to see the Bejeweled singer on her Eras Tour concert - but soon realised to her horror she had been targeted in a Facebook scam
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Martin Lewis fan shares how they got paid £278 by getting money back on spends
MoneySavingExpert.com reader Sonia used the Chase cashback debit card to earn this extra money on her everyday purchases. The card pays 1% cashback for at least a year
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Prisoner 'couldn't breathe with no fresh air' before he died in cell, family say
Retired HGV driver Raymond Lucy, from Chadderton in Oldham, was diagnosed with COPD back in 2016, but his family say his health was not adequately protected while he was locked up in HMP Forest Bank in Salford
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Wells Fargo boss jumped to his death from conference room window amid job stress
Greg Beckett worked at the Wells Fargo headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, and had been working on several high-stress projects for an extended period with meetings lasting as late as 11pm
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Michael Sheen among stars to demand Rishi Sunak give UK an extra Bank Holiday
Public figures, including the Archbishop of Cantebury and actor Michael Sheen have called for a 'thank holiday' - an extra day off for people to connect with each other and volunteer'
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Popular café shares reason why people can only pay by cash now
Secrets @ Number 7, which is in Bebington, Merseyside, started a new "cardless" policy this week - and it has already been praised, particularly by the older generation