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Franchise business set for growth following bank switch

A restaurant franchise business which sells more than two million burgers every year is poised for further growth after securing a seven-figure funding package with Clydesdale Bank.

Lloyds TSB offers up to 4% AER on current accounts with Vantage

Lloyds TSB is offering customers the chance to earn credit interest of up to 4% AER/3.93% Gross variable on its range of current accounts with Vantage.

Five year anniversary since Northern Rock - winners and losers

With September 14 marking the fifth anniversary since the run on Northern Rock, heralding the start of the credit crunch in the UK, MoneySupermarket (MONY) analysed how the financial landscape has changed since 2007.

Barclays lending boost for UK businesses and homebuyers

Barclays has announced that businesses and homeowners will benefit from the launch of a range of great value lending products.

A quarter of Brits would bank with Amazon

The wave of new entrants to the banking sector has created even more appetite amongst consumers for an alternative to the high street bank, according to research from uSwitch.com.

UK businesses optimistic about growth prospects

UK businesses are optimistic about their future growth prospects in spite of the current economic situation. The average company with a turnover of £20 million or less expects to grow its revenue by 88% over the next five years – or around 13% per year - according to new research from Santander Business Banking.

Sterling gains mean good deals for holidaymakers

Sterling has gained value on seven out of the top ten currency destinations since last summer, which is great news for Brits travelling overseas this summer.

Top tips on student bank accounts: don't be dazzled by the deals

The student year 2012-13 saw the biggest overhaul in a generation on tuition fees and how students fund their higher education. Combined with the rising cost of living, it's now even more important for students to think carefully about which student bank account to choose.

N&P Gold Classic Current Account offers extra benefits

Free debit card usage abroad is only one of a range of benefits offered by the Gold Classic Current Account from Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P).

The true cost of ‘free' banking

Which? has uncovered huge variations in the cost of ‘free' current accounts between banks. Charges for going overdrawn for two days per month without permission range from £120 to £900 a year.

Barclays Pingit goes international

People will be able to send and receive money across international borders instantly, securely and fee free*, simply by using their mobile number for the first time using Barclays Pingit, launching in the coming days.

Financial tips for university bound students

As thousands of students collect their A-level results and decide where to continue their studies, HSBC offers the following financial tips for students heading to university this autumn:

Tesco extends travel money rate sale

Tesco Bank has extended its travel money rate sale on Euros, US Dollars, Egyptian Pounds and Turkish Lira. Tesco Bank's Travel Money is available exclusively in store at a discounted rate until 25th September.

Students - uni-eed to check overdraft rates

With university tuition fees increasing again this Autumn, students need to make sure they make every penny count, starting with the right bank account for their needs.

Santander funding drives growth at Freight Movement

Haulage and logistics company Freight Movement Limited is acquiring business premises with the support of a £550,000 finance package from Santander Corporate Banking.