Banking
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.
3 million transactions for new Nationwide favourites function
Nationwide Building Society announces it has 3 milllion transactions for its new ‘favourites' ATM function to save its customers time.
AAF growth takes off with Santander funding
Aircraft supplies company AAF Spares is set for growth after securing a $10 million (£6.18m) finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking to purchase additional stock to supply to major aircraft clients.
Countdown starts to mobile payments for all
Paying a friend or business on your mobile as easily as sending a text is set to become a mainstream option in spring 2014, when the Payments Council's new mobile payments service launches.
Eliza Tinsley links to HSBC as it targets growth
Eliza Tinsley, the Wednesbury-based chain, rope, hardware and office furniture trader and distributor has switched its full banking to HSBC's Birmingham Commercial division.
Cost cutting tips for SMEs
The UK's 4.8 million SMEs are throwing money away by failing to review their outgoings often enough, according to new research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
M&S Bank makes banking more rewarding this January
M&S Bank is launching a limited offer for new current account customers, who will receive a £100 M&S gift card when opening an M&S Premium Current Account with insurance or the M&S Premium Current Account without insurance between Monday 7th January and Thursday 28th February.
Nearly half of new start-ups looking to expand in 2013
Tenacious entrepreneurs are confident about trading conditions as they look to scale up in 2013. Nearly half (48%) of the business owners who set up shop in the last two years are looking to expand their business operations in 2013, according to Aviva's bi-annual SME Pulse.
New premises speed up growth at CAT Communications
Following a successful year in 2012, telecommunications systems group CAT Communications is moving into new and bespoke premises to facilitate growth in sales and headcount after obtaining a commercial mortgage from Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking.
Sweet deal as County Confectionery moves to HSBC
A family owned chocolate and fudge producer is planning to double production and employee numbers with support from HSBC Commercial Bank.
Business record checks re-introduced
Make 2013 the year you resolve to get your business records in order. That’s the message from Peterborough accountants Rawlinsons in light of the reintroduction of the government’s Business Record Checks initiative.