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Santander 123 account customers should consider their options after 150% increase to annual fee

From today (11th January), charges on the popular Santander 123 current account will more than double from £24 to £60 per year, affecting more than three million customers.

A guide to creating a killer business presentation

Do your business presentations leave the audience clamouring for more, or do they send them half to sleep? Whether you’re plying your wares or trying to boost business, the prospect of standing in front of an audience of your peers can be a daunting prospect.

The HR guide to recruitment

In order to select the very best job applicants and not waste thousands of pounds on your recruitment process it’s always useful to take on board advice from HR professionals.

Savvy Brits can save £000’s on second homes overseas

Savvy Brits can save £000’s on second homes overseas

Exchange rates can have a big impact on the global property market. Whether purchasing a property for personal use or as an investment, beneficial exchange rates can lead to buyers getting a lot more for their money.

Lloyds Banking Group launches Apple Pay to Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers

Lloyds Banking Group now offers its Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers access to Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay.

High-credit interest is the biggest lure for new bank account customers

With the second anniversary since the launch of the Current Account Switch Service on 16 September, MoneySuperMarket reveals the main current account features that incentivise customers to move to a new bank.

UK ATM numbers pass 70,000 for the first time

The growing number of cash machines reflects the essential role cash continues to play in the UK economy.

TSB launches 555 Classic Plus account

TSB has announced the launch of 555, a new offer that will provide Classic Plus customers with added plusness when it comes to their everyday banking potentially earning them up to £238.82 over the year.

Current account market hotting up - get £150 to switch to number 1 service bank

From today, anyone who wants to switch their bank account can get £150 cashback if they move to First Direct’s 1st Account.

Freshers - beware of student account freebies

Students warned to not sign up to the first bank they see at the fresher’s fair and to look beyond the freebies.

Bank of Scotland launches 2015 Student Current Account

Bank of Scotland has announced the launch of its 2015 Student Current Account, available to new and existing customers.

Halifax launch market leading instant online Agreement in Principle

Halifax has launched a mobile Agreement in Principle (AIP) tool which enables customers to receive an instant lending decision while they are on the move in less than fifteen minutes.

Over 50s stash the foreign cash

The over 50s are packing their bags and heading off in search of some sun this summer, as almost two thirds are planning to travel abroad, according to a recent Saga survey of nearly 10,000 over 50s.

Customers more engaged with their finances as Digital Revolution takes hold

The rapid growth of digital banking has driven increased customer engagement, the latest figures from the Halifax Digital Dashboard show.

HSBC student account now available

HSBC’s student bank account is now available for students starting university this Autumn. They can apply online, over the telephone and in branches around the UK.