Global Blackout: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Crash
Meta's tech empire grinds to a halt as users worldwide report being locked out of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in a major service failure.
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Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50
Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.
Commonwealth Bank outage locks millions out of online banking
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) customers were left stranded as a planned maintenance event spiralled into a full-scale online and app banking outage, disrupting payments and access for millions.
UK Banks Offering Up to £200 FREE Cash for Switching
Major UK banks are offering cash incentives up to £200 for customers who switch their current accounts. Discover which banks are paying and how to claim your free cash before the deals vanish.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
TSB Axes All Credit Cards: Key Dates for Customers
TSB Bank announces the complete closure of its credit card operations, impacting all customers. Find out the key dates, reasons behind the decision, and essential steps to protect your finances.
UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011
Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.
Nationwide UK Outage Locks Millions Out of Online Accounts
A severe nationwide technical outage has left customers of major UK banks, airlines, and services unable to access their online accounts, sparking a wave of frustration and security concerns.
Lloyds Bank to Close 45 Branches in 2025
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Barclays App Outage: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running
UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.
FTSE 100 Falls as UK House Prices See Surprise Drop
The FTSE 100 closed lower as new data reveals a surprise fall in UK house prices, sparking concerns over the health of the property market and broader economy.
PlayStation Network Suffers Major Widespread Outage
Sony's PlayStation Network suffers a major outage, locking players out of online gaming, account sign-ins, and the PS Store. Downdetector reports a massive spike in user reports as frustration grows.
Lloyds Bank Puts 1,600 Jobs Under Review in Restructure
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.
Lloyds warns 3000 staff: Improve performance or face sack
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group has issued formal warnings to 3000 employees, stating they face dismissal unless performance improves significantly, in one of the UK's largest workforce restructuring moves.
Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Major Lenders Slash UK Mortgage Rates to 7-Month Low
In a major boost for the UK housing market, leading lenders including Halifax and HSBC have cut mortgage rates to their lowest point since last summer, offering new hope for first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.
NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage
TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.
HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage
Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.
HSBC Banking App Crashes, Locking Out Thousands of UK Users
Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.
Bank robber foiled by his own illegible note
A would-be robber's attempt to hold up a Halifax branch was comically thwarted after the cashier couldn't read his scribbled demand note. The bungling criminal, Anthony Denning, is now behind bars after the farcical incident in Southport.
Natwest and RBS Banking App Crashes in Major Outage
Thousands of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers were left stranded as a major outage knocked out mobile and online banking services, sparking a wave of frustration.
Reddit Down: Major Global Outage Sparks User Chaos
Reddit, the massive social news platform, suffered a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users locked out and sparking a frenzy on rival social media sites. Get the latest updates.
Lloyds Slashes Free Overdraft Buffer to £50
Lloyds Banking Group is dramatically reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £300 to just £50 for millions of customers from November, a move experts warn will hit struggling households hardest.
NatWest & Halifax Shut 39 Bank Branches
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
UK House Prices See Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2012
Official data reveals a dramatic 0.9% fall in UK house prices for November 2023, the steepest monthly decline since 2012. Experts warn of a 'cooling market' as high mortgage rates and economic pressures bite.
UK House Price Growth Slows to Just 0.2%, ONS Reports
New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show UK house price growth slowed to just 0.2% annually, with London experiencing the most significant downturn. We analyse the regional trends and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
Halifax Fire: Thick Smoke as Emergency Crews Respond
A major fire has broken out in Halifax, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the town. Emergency services are on site tackling the blaze. Read for live updates.
Santander’s New Banking App: Smarter, Safer, Simpler
Santander has launched a cutting-edge banking app designed to simplify money management for UK customers, featuring innovative tools and enhanced security.
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