Banking
Top financial tips for people with dementia
Lloyds Banking Group has launched a set of money management tips for people with dementia and their carers to kick-start their two year charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland.
Sterling set for a resurgence as attention shifts elsewhere
Since the very beginning of 2013 the British Pound has found itself under relentless pressure as concerns about the state of UK Plc pervaded global financial markets.
Santander launches mobile banking app for Android
Santander has launched a brand new mobile banking app for customers who use Android smartphones and tablets, including the Kindle Fire, as well as updating the iPhone/iPad app the bank originally launched in January 2012.
Healthy food group secures ‘Vital Ingredient' for 11 new stores
Healthy fast-food retailer Vital Ingredient is set to more than double in size creating up to 150 new jobs in central London, after securing a £2.75 million finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial's Breakthrough programme.
Nationwide increases FlexDirect interest rate to market-leading 5%
From 1 March 2013, Nationwide's FlexDirect current account will pay a market-leading rate for credit interest of 5% AER fixed for the first year on credit balances up to £2,500. After the first year, the account pays 1% gross p.a./AER (variable) on credit balances up to £2,500.
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.