Banking
The Co-op named Europe's most sustainable bank
For the third year running The Co-operative Banking Group's sustainable approach has received international recognition at the Financial Times' Sustainable Banking and Finance Awards.
European Championship cash dash
Football fans are set for a ‘cash dash' on the days of England fixtures at the European Championships, according to Sainsbury's Bank.
Communities put high value in local businesses
The British pub is the business most valued by local communities, new research from Santander Business Banking reveals.
Tesco Bank signs up charity donations on ATMs at Tesco stores
Tesco Bank announces from Thursday 14 June that Tesco customers can donate to any of its chosen charities at ATMs located at more than 2,200 stores throughout the UK.
Spain cut from 10/1 to 5/1 to quit Euro this year
William Hill have halved their odds about Spain leaving the Euro this year from 10/1 to 5/1, and have also shortened their odds about being the first country to pull out of the Euro, from 7/1 to 4/1.
Metro Bank raises £126 million to fund further expansion
Metro Bank, the revolutionary customer- focused high street bank, confirms a third round of growth capital. The £126 million growth capital raised will directly support the bank's rapid expansion plan of store openings.
M&S Bank to launch in summer 2012
This summer will mark the arrival of M&S Bank - bringing the trusted Marks & Spencer brand values to banking and offering customers a new choice of bank on the UK high street.
Footy fans off the mark with currency
40% of British fans attending Euro 2012 are in the dark when it comes to the currencies in Poland and Ukraine, a gaffe that could cost England supporters as much as £200 extra in poor exchange rates and high commission charges, a survey has revealed.
Get set for summer travel at the Post Office
Make the Post Office a one stop shop for all your travel needs this summer with a wide range of travel services all under one roof. Post Office, voted Best Foreign Exchange and Travel Money Retailer, offers customers excellent value on an extensive range of travel products including travel money and insurance.
Halifax £100 current account switching offer returns
Halifax has announced the return of its leading switching initiative that offers £100 to customers moving their current account to the bank.
Business sentiment falls on Greek exit fears
Corporates' confidence regarding UK economic prospects fell back sharply in May, falling 47 points from a net balance of 26 per cent to -21 per cent, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking & Markets Business Barometer.
Sterling sinks against mighty Dollar
By Andy Scott, premier account manager at currency specialist HiFX: "Sterling suffered its worst monthly loss against the US Dollar during May since September last year, falling by nearly 10 cents or 6% from the start of the month with barely a pause for breath.
Metro Bank helps London kids with their 1,2,3s
Metro Bank, the UK's revolutionary customer-centric high street bank, has launched a free financial education programme for primary schools.
Post Office becomes biggest accepter of contactless payment in Europe
Post Office Limited is leading the way in payment technology with today's announcement that it is to roll out contactless payment terminals across 30,000 counter positions in its unrivalled network of over 11,500 branches.
UK businesses tighten cashflow controls
UK businesses are tightening up their cash and credit control procedures in a bid to prevent late payments which damage their cashflow, according to experts at Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks.