Calls to Reinstate UK Bank Windfall Tax Following £14bn Profit Surge by Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest Wednesday, May 6, 2026 banking taxation profits windfall union hsbc barclays lloyds natwest interest-rates The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has intensified calls for the UK government to reinstate a higher windfall tax on banks after the country’s four largest lenders—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—revealed a combined … Read More
Solihull Couple Warn After Falling Victim to Sophisticated TSB Scam Call Wednesday, May 6, 2026 scam fraud tsb banking phishing cybersecurity warning impersonation payments solihull A Solihull couple have shared a cautionary tale following a near-miss with scammers impersonating their bank, TSB. Gillian Carroll recounted how a phone call from someone claiming to be a TSB employee nearly resulted in a … Read More
Nationwide Leads UK Banks with Comprehensive Accessibility Guides Across All Branches Saturday, May 2, 2026 nationwide accessibility banking inclusion ukbanks disability accessable euan’sguide accessibilityguides financialservices Nationwide Building Society has become the first major UK banking provider to publish comprehensive accessibility guides for all 605 of its branches, a move that underscores its commitment to inclusion and sets a benchmark … Read More
Major Update on £100 Nationwide Fairer Share Payments for 2026 Friday, May 1, 2026 nationwide fairershare bonus banking finance payments switching offers accounts eligibility Nationwide has long been known for rewarding its members with the Fairer Share payment, typically around £100, in recent years. As 2026 approaches, many customers are eager to know if this bonus will be back. Finance expert … Read More
State Pensioners Born Before 1960 Drive Surge in Cash Withdrawals at Post Office Thursday, April 30, 2026 pensioners cash withdrawals postoffice retirees cashwithdrawals community banking transactions finance Cash withdrawals at Post Office branches have surged in early 2026, largely driven by state pensioners born before 1960. According to the latest Post Office Cash Tracker data, nearly 40 million cash transactions—including … Read More
Three Major UK Banks to Pay Customers £40 Each Following Data Glitch Wednesday, April 29, 2026 lloyds halifax bankofscotland databreach compensation customers itglitch banking goodwill softwaredefect More than 80,000 customers of three major UK high street banks are set to receive around £40 each as a goodwill gesture following a significant data glitch. The issue, which came to light in March, involved customers’ data … Read More