Banking
F-word winning Italian restaurant expands with help from Santander
Salvo's Italian Restaurant in Headingley, Leeds, is expanding after purchasing additional premises adjacent to its existing restaurant on Otley Road, financed by Santander Corporate Banking.
Inside Out Children's Nursery expands due to local demand
The Inside Out Children's Nursery on the outskirts of Leamington Spa, will soon be able to offer places to twenty more children. The nursery is situated in the idyllic village of Bubbenhall and provides day-care for children from four months to five years.
first direct launches iPhone App
Online and 24-hour telephone bank, first direct, has become the first UK bank to launch a true transactional, Banking 'on the go' App for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain interest rates at 0.5%.
Banks reward loyal customers with pitiful returns, says Which?
Almost nine in 10 (87%) savings accounts that were available six years ago are now paying interest of 0.5% or less, while almost two-thirds (62%) are paying 0.1% or less - just £1 a year for every £1,000 saved, shows new research by Which? Money.
RBS and NatWest fined for poor complaint handling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and National Westminster Bank (NatWest) £2.8m for multiple failings in the way they handled customers' complaints, responding inadequately to more than half the complaints reviewed by the FSA.
Big society at work - community housing project secures funding
A pioneering community-led village development to provide homes, jobs and facilities in Devon has secured a £2m loan from Triodos Bank. Finance from the bank will enable construction to start on phase one of the 7.2 ha development.
£100 switching offer is back on Santander current accounts
Following high levels of customer demand Santander is bringing back its switching offer from January 2011 giving UK bank customers the opportunity to switch their main current account and pocket £100 in the process.
Triodos Bank tips for sustainable banking in 2011
With more than a third (37%) of people last year making a resolution to be more green or ethical, sustainable and ethical bank Triodos today offers a selection of tips on banking more sustainably in 2011.
Santander extends eligibility for Zero current account
From 4 January 2011 Santander is to make its market-leading fee-free Zero current account available to customers who hold £10,000 or more in savings with Santander.
The biggest switches of 2010 revealed
From the formation of the coalition government, to Tiger Woods turning from family man to serial adulterer, new research conducted by The Co-operative Bank Current Accounts has revealed the biggest ‘switches' over the course of 2010.
N&P Gold Account with free overseas debit card transactions
N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) is making changes to its Gold Current Account from January 2011 which could save customers millions of pounds in overseas debit card transaction fees and charges, the building society announced.
Arctic snap prompts last gasp dash to Christmas cash
With many retailers warning of late deliveries due to the snow, and many more not accepting new Christmas orders, nearly eight million UK adults say the arctic snap has made them more likely to send cash to avoid loved ones being disappointed on Christmas Day, according to a survey this week from the Payments Council.
Travelling abroad Christmas? Check your credit card FX rates
Sainsbury's Finance is warning people travelling abroad over the festive period to check carefully the foreign exchange rate on their credit cards before making any purchases overseas as many people might be paying more for goods than they realise.
Leeds online savings account with 100% access
Leeds Building Society has introduced an easy access online account paying a rate of 2.55%. Furthermore, the online account also allows unlimited withdrawals at any time, without notice or penalty. This account is open to new and existing customers.