The number of current account holders ditching and switching their bank or building society has jumped to a two-year high, figures show. During the first three months of 2018 more than 273,000 switches were recorded, according to payments body Bacs, which oversees the seven-day … [Read more...] about People are are absolutely flying out the doors of one bank in particular
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Banks sneakily taking advantage of rate changes
Lenders have been slow to pass on rising interest rates to savers but have quickly hiked borrowers' mortgage costs, research from Which? suggests. With speculation that a further base rate rise could be coming soon, Which? looked at how savers and mortgage holders were affected … [Read more...] about Banks sneakily taking advantage of rate changes
Boots is having a massive baby sale event
Parenting favourite Boots has just slashed the prices on hundreds of their baby products, including clothes, bottles, pushchairs, and even baby food. Whether you're looking to try out a new brand or are just after some of the inevitable nappies, all things baby seem to be on … [Read more...] about Boots is having a massive baby sale event
Woodford denied another payday as his Patient Capital Trust failed to perform for investors last year
Renowned fund manager Neil Woodford was denied another payday today, as the annual results of his Patient Capital Trust revealed poor performance. The trust, which is dedicated to long-term investments in a mix of high risk early stage companies and “high conviction” … [Read more...] about Woodford denied another payday as his Patient Capital Trust failed to perform for investors last year
TSB banking problems expert view: ‘A serious breach’
TSB customers are still struggling to access their accounts, after days of disruptions following the bank’s migration to a new platform, but how significant is this incident for the firm? One of the key concerns, aside from the service disruption, is that … [Read more...] about TSB banking problems expert view: ‘A serious breach’