Banking
Five million people admit to walking away from a cash machine without their money
The Christmas and New Year break is a season of nights out for many of us. However, there may be a few who reached the bar only to realise the money they’d drawn out to buy a round for their friends was missing from their wallet – and not because they’d lost it, but because they forgot to take it from the cash point when they withdrew it.
The time for growth is now
The time for consolidation is over; ditch the budget cuts, retain your staff and seek out growth opportunities wherever they may present themselves.
More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high
Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.
Flexible friend saves over 50s money on foreign exchange fees
Saga Platinum credit card customers made the most of their holiday this summer, as they saved an estimated £1.5 million in foreign exchange fees when using their Saga Platinum Credit Card this year.
M&S Bank urges holidaymakers heading to Iceland to plan ahead
M&S Bank is urging holidaymakers heading to Iceland this winter to plan their holiday money in advance, due to shortages in Icelandic Krona across the industry.
Pound surges against Aussie dollar just in time for Test Match
Cricket fans heading down-under for the Test Match are getting more Dollars for their Pounds compared to six months ago, according to research from Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money.
Savers missing out due to apathy over low interest rates
Over a quarter (26 per cent) of adults are stuck on low savings interest rates as they believe rates are so low it isn’t worth looking elsewhere according to a poll by MoneySuperMarket.
Why is getting payroll right so important?
It’s not hard to imagine the reverberating consequences of getting payroll wrong. Employees will start to hear alarm bells or will question the professionalism of the company.
Will simplified schemes help your business?
Since the start of the tax year a new scheme has been introduced by HM Revenue & Customs. Designed to make it easier for smaller firms to manage their tax affairs, self-employed individuals or partnerships are able to choose from two new processes, simplified expenses and/or cash basis.
New EU accounting directive too good to be true?
Less information in annual financial statements will be required by smaller companies throughout the European Union (EU) thanks to a new red-tape cutting measure that was adopted in June by the European Parliament.
Banks open doors for UK businesses
Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank are launching a Business Week as part of their ongoing support for UK businesses.
100% increase in customers switching to Metro Bank
New figures from Metro Bank reveal a 100% rise in customers fully switching their accounts under the new seven day switching process from the previous quarterly average.
New 4% interest paying current account from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched Current Account Direct, a new current account paying 4% interest.
Long Mountain Centre set for expansion
The Long Mountain Centre in Westbury, Shropshire is set to double in size following a £190,000 finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Nationwide deploys NCR software to improve ATM access for visually impaired
Nationwide Building Society and NCR Corporation have announced that Nationwide is deploying NCR's Voice Guidance text-to-voice capabilities to improve access at ATMs for visually impaired customers.