Barclays Removes “Memorable Phrase” Feature in App Update, Leaving Customers Concerned Monday, June 15, 2026 barclays bankingapp security memorablephrase appupdate customerconcerns biometrics fraudprotection mobilebanking userexperience Barclays has rolled out a significant update to its banking app, removing the long-standing “memorable phrase” security feature. This change has left many customers anxious, with some fearing their accounts were … Read More
Plans to Double Black Country Dental Surgery to Meet Growing Demand Tuesday, June 9, 2026 dental expansion blackheath nhs bhandal surgery barclays healthcare planning sandwell The Bhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath is set to undergo a major expansion to address the soaring demand for NHS dental services in the area. Located on Birmingham Road, the clinic has submitted a planning application to … Read More
New Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander Ring-Fencing Rules Set to Launch Monday Monday, May 18, 2026 ringfencing banking regulation ukeconomy lending barclays hsbc lloyds natwest santander Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to introduce a significant overhaul of the UK’s ring-fencing regime as early as Monday. This reform aims to bolster the economy by unlocking billions of pounds in new lending … Read More
Barclays Warns Customers of £215 Losses Due to Ticket Scams Friday, May 15, 2026 barclays scams fraud tickets resale socialmedia ai banking security football sport Barclays has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the growing threat of ticket fraud, which is causing average losses of £215 per victim. The high street lender, with branches across the UK including Birmingham, … Read More
Barclays Issues 18-Month Warning as UK Household Spending Declines Tuesday, May 12, 2026 barclays uk spending economy inflation consumerconfidence travel retail debt finance Barclays has issued an 18-month warning to UK households after data revealed the sharpest decline in consumer spending in 18 months. In April, UK households reduced their expenditure at a pace not seen since November 2024, … Read More
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