Lloyds Bank and Halifax to Increase Credit Card Interest Rates This May Monday, March 9, 2026 lloyds creditcards interestrates halifax mbna finance banking interest hike creditlimits Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and MBNA— all part of Lloyds Banking Group—are notifying thousands of customers about impending increases to their credit card interest rates starting in May. Many affected customers will see their … Read More
Drivers with Number Plates from Past 17 Years to Receive £700 Compensation Payments Saturday, March 7, 2026 compensation carfinance fca motorists mis-selling payouts finance claims regulation uk Millions of drivers who purchased vehicles on finance over the last two decades are poised to receive compensation payments following a widespread car finance mis-selling scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has … Read More
How Much Is Birmingham Council Tax Increasing in Your Area? Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More
Lloyds Bank Forecasts Record-Breaking ISA Savings Ahead of Allowance Reduction Wednesday, March 4, 2026 lloyds isa savings ukfinance cashisa stocksandshares taxfree allowance finance investment Lloyds Bank has made a significant announcement regarding Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), projecting that UK savers will deposit a record-breaking total of £115 billion into ISAs during this tax year. This surge is … Read More
UK Households Advised to Save Three Months’ Take-Home Pay for Emergencies Sunday, March 1, 2026 savings finance emergencyfund personalfinance uk gendergap millennials financialplanning budgeting resilience New research reveals that one in five UK adults has less than £1,000 saved in an emergency fund, highlighting significant financial vulnerability across the nation. Personal finance experts warn that younger people and women … Read More
Four-Week Countdown for Cash ISA Holders to Maximise Tax-Free Savings Sunday, March 1, 2026 cashisa savings taxfree allowance finance ukfinance investment moneytips personalfinance taxyear Cash ISA holders have just four weeks remaining to fully utilise their annual tax-free savings allowance before the new 2026/27 tax year kicks off on April 6. Each year, ISA allowances reset, giving savers a fresh opportunity … Read More