ConnexionChristmas Eve set to be busiest day in 2025 for ATM withdrawals, says Link
As Christmas falls midweek, Link expects December 24 to be the busiest day for people taking money out of ATMs this year.
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Bank reveals biggest purchase scam trends of 2025 and what to beware of in 2026
Some pandemic-related scams, such as bogus offers of hot tubs, have fallen, Lloyds’ customer reports data indicates.
What is revenge saving? The new money challenge for young people
Nearly two-thirds of 25 to 34-year-olds say they would consider social media savings trends
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£100 contactless card payment limit to be scrapped
These regulatory changes are scheduled to commence on March 19, though individual firms will decide when to adopt the flexibility
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Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.
Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate
Prime minister Keir Starmer has hailed the rate cut with around 533,000 homeowner tracker mortgages outstanding in June 2025
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FCA will expand work to improve standards in home and travel insurance markets
The regulator was responding to a super-complaint made by Which? in September.
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200th banking hub opens with chocolate coins marking the event
Visitors to the hub in Billericay in Essex can explore a display of coins made from chocolate.
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Fraud warning for people expecting warm home discount
Criminals may target people with fake texts and calls to persuade them to provide their bank details.
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UK house price growth slumps as values fall in London
A base rate cut by the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, which could help some mortgage holders.
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House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS
Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.
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‘Bank of mum and dad’ funding multiple moves up property ladder, survey finds
Family members and friends are often helping to fund people’s steps up the property ladder, a survey indicates.
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63% of young adults ‘would consider revenge saving or other savings challenges’
People aged 25 to 34 are hoping to save £14,912 on average in 2026, Nationwide Building Society said.
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New study reveals value of ‘bank of mum and dad’ for home buyers
Young homebuyers are finding it increasingly more difficult to get onto housing ladder
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