Banking
FSA's breaks for new banks could pave way for smaller players
New entrants to the banking sector could be given special breaks from tough regulation following new proposals announced by the Financial Services Authority boss Lord Turner.
Atlas maps out future with Santander finance
North Devon-based Atlas Packaging has secured a £3.75 million finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial to support the company's five-year growth plan.
The hidden expense of owning overseas property?
Mounting pressure on UK high street banks to be more transparent about the costs of add-on products, fuelled by the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance, could lead to an overhaul of banks’ fee structures and the introduction of charges just for holding an account with them – an unwelcome concept, but one that people experience every day when they move or buy property abroad.
11 million pushed into unauthorised overdraft because of bank charges
Research for budgeting account provider thinkmoney has shed some light on just how many people in the UK are affected by bank charges.
Removals firm Purvers eyes growth in 2013 after securing new finance
Removals firm Purvers International has its sights on growth in 2013 after securing a new invoice finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Make your money travel further this half term
Jet setters heading off for a half term holiday of sun or ski should add two crucial items to their pre-holiday check list says MoneySupermarket.com - getting the best value deal on holiday money, and getting the right insurance.
Wosskow Brown Solicitors sign up to funding with HSBC
Sheffield-based Wosskow Brown Solicitors, which specialises in handling personal injury claims, has announced it is moving its banking arrangements to HSBC Commercial Banking in South Yorkshire.
A third of Britons never review their current account
New research from Santander 123 reveals the frequency with which British people review their most essential financial products and has found that a third of current account holders surveyed (33 per cent) say they've never reviewed their current account.
Don't get caught out like Corrie's Gail!
Coronation Street conman Lewis Archer's £40,000 internet banking scam could have been foiled if Gail McIntyre had been more security savvy, according to PayYourWay.org.uk, the Payments Council's consumer education campaign.
Real Time Information: are you ready?
The countdown is on to the introduction of Real Time Information, the biggest shake up to the PAYE system since 1944.
Boost the family budget when you work your money harder
With petrol prices predicted to rise this week, and energy bills starting to land, MoneySupermarket shows how households can give themselves a welcome boost to the household budget by making three simple switches, according to new analysis.
Major change still needed in current account market, says OFT
A review of the personal current account (PCA) market has concluded that further significant changes are still required to tackle longstanding competition concerns and a lack of focus on customers' needs.
Holidaymakers stay closer to home in favour of sunshine and value
A nationwide foreign currency provider has released new statistics which reveal that UK holidaymakers are shunning long haul destinations in favour of short haul, cost effective holidays in Eastern Europe.
Merlin Cycles accelerate growth plans with help from HSBC
Chorley-based Merlin Cycles has today announced new funding from HSBC which will see the bicycle retailer gear up for further international growth.
IVendi on hunt for new staff after finance deal
Specialist IT services firm IVendi is set for a recruitment drive after securing a new finance deal from Santander Corporate & Commercial.