Banking
Santander Student Current Account includes gadget insurance
More than one in eight students (13 per cent), equivalent to around 209,000 around the UK, have been a victim of theft whilst at university in the last year according to new research from Santander Student Current Accounts. The findings reveal that these thefts were collectively worth over £54 million.
Skipton continues to put its customers first
Skipton has become the only UK building Society to receive official recognition for its commitment to outstanding customer service for a third, consecutive time.
Make your overseas wedding funds go further
Weddings come with traditions and superstitions wherever they take place in the world. Caxton FX shows you why some should really be updated.
Weak retail sales put sterling on the back foot
The monthly improvement in UK retail sales seen over the past few months has come to an abrupt halt, with data this morning revealing a drop of 0.5%.
Brits over-estimate bank balance
Almost three-quarters of UK adults over-estimate the money in their bank account and think they're better off than they really are, according to figures from Barclays.
Santander reduces complaints upheld by Financial Ombudsman
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has released its six-monthly complaints data relating to individual financial businesses, including Santander.
Changing face of savings spotlight on current accounts
There was a time when consumers looking to put money aside were spoilt for choice, but in the current climate of low Bank of England base rate and high rate of inflation, savers will struggle to generate any decent returns.
Rising debit card usage could be costly to travelling Brits
As consumers shun archaic payment methods for more convenient debit cards, Caxton FX warn that slipping into ‘default mode' and using your bank card whilst abroad is costing Brits £144m in unnecessary fees.
High rate of UK inflation fails to boost sterling
Running against the expectations of both the market and the Bank of England, UK inflation held at 3.1% in August, the data left GBP largely unaffected.
Families should shop around for best travel credit card deals
Many parents are concerned they could get stung by a variety of holiday ‘rip-offs’ – including charges on travel credit cards – according to Post Office Travel Money’s new Family Holiday Report.
Moody’s confirms Coventry Building Society strength
Coventry Building Society, which has retained "A" ratings from Moody's Investor Service throughout the credit crisis, has had its position as one of the UK's strongest building societies reaffirmed by an assessment issued today by the credit rating agency.
Younger travellers admit to holiday overspending
New research from Mintel has revealed that over a quarter of holidaymakers aged 16 to 24 agree that they always spend more than they intend to while on holiday.
Brits sitting on a pile of unused foreign currency
British holidaymakers are sitting on a pile of foreign currency according to new research from Santander Credit Cards.
Direct Debit could save Brits £435 each year
With 87% of households paying more than they should for their energy, Bacs has issued a timely reminder showing that Brits could save up to £435 each year, simply by choosing to pay regular household bills, such as energy, internet and telephone, by Direct Debit.
Overdraft rate increases hit customers
In the last 18 months, more than a quarter (26%) of current accounts have seen increases in their authorised overdraft rates, despite no change in the bank base rate.