Fed's Powell Warns on Oil Prices, War Impact as Rates Stay Paused
Federal Reserve maintains interest rate pause in March 2026 meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell highlighting economic uncertainties from Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices.
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Lloyds Bank £500 Cash Bonus for Account Switching
Lloyds Bank is providing cash incentives of up to £500 for customers who switch their current accounts. The offer requires meeting specific criteria including direct debits and minimum deposits.
Contactless Card Limits to Change Under New FCA Rules
New FCA regulations allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from Thursday, though major UK banks will keep the £100 cap for now. Consumer protections remain unchanged.
UK Banks Keep £100 Contactless Limit Under New Rules
Major UK banks including HSBC, NatWest, and Santander confirm no immediate changes to £100 contactless limits despite new FCA rules allowing flexibility. Customers retain ability to set lower limits via banking apps.
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Banks Gain Flexibility to Raise Contactless Card Limits
New Financial Conduct Authority rules from Thursday enable banks with strong fraud controls to set their own contactless payment limits above £100, though major banks currently maintain existing caps.
Best Savings and Cash ISA Rates Beat Inflation by Over 1%
Money experts reveal top cash ISA and savings accounts offering rates over 1% above inflation, with analysis of easy-access, fixed-term, and children's options ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate vote.
Bank of America Settles Epstein Lawsuit Over Financial Ties
Bank of America has tentatively settled a lawsuit alleging it ignored suspicious transactions tied to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation, with terms undisclosed.
Bank of America Settles Epstein Victims' Lawsuit
Bank of America has tentatively settled a lawsuit alleging it ignored suspicious transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking. The settlement, revealed in Manhattan federal court, involves claims the bank facilitated Epstein's abuse of hundred
MPs Demand Answers After Lloyds Banking App Data Breach
Lloyds Banking Group faces intense scrutiny from the Treasury Committee after a data breach allowed customers to view others' financial transactions via its app, prompting demands for details on affected users and compensation.
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Lloyds Banking Group Faces MP Inquiry Over Data Breach
Lloyds Banking Group is under scrutiny from the Treasury Committee after customers reported seeing others' transactions in their apps. The breach affects Halifax and Bank of Scotland users, with potential compensation payouts looming.
Bank of America Settles Epstein Survivors' Lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse. The deal awaits judicial approval.
RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.1% as Inflation Persists
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates to 4.1%, warning of prolonged inflation due to strong employment and Middle East tensions, impacting household budgets.
Close Brothers Cuts 600 Jobs, Rolls Out AI Amid Scandal
Close Brothers banking group announces 600 job cuts and rapid AI deployment after posting losses due to a £300m car finance scandal provision, with shares plunging over short seller claims.
Lloyds Faces Parliamentary Inquiry Over App Data Breach
Lloyds Banking Group is under intense scrutiny from the Treasury Committee after a serious app glitch allowed customers to view other users' financial transactions, prompting demands for immediate answers.
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Lloyds Faces Treasury Committee Questions Over App Glitch
The Treasury Committee demands answers from Lloyds Banking Group after customers reported seeing other people's transactions in banking apps, raising serious data security concerns.
Nationwide's £100 Payment: Two-Week Deadline for Members
Nationwide Building Society is set to distribute £100 'fairer share' payments to eligible members in 2026, with a crucial qualifying deadline of March 31 approaching in just two weeks.
UK Banks Pull Sub-4% Mortgage Deals as Rates Rise
Barclays, HSBC, Nationwide, NatWest and Santander have withdrawn sub-4% fixed mortgage deals following global market uncertainty and rising swap rates, with average rates now exceeding 5%.
Close Brothers Cuts 600 Jobs in Car Finance Scandal Fallout
Close Brothers plans to eliminate 600 positions, nearly a quarter of its workforce, over 18 months as cost-cutting measures follow allegations of misrepresenting exposure to a car loan mis-selling scandal.
Close Brothers Cuts 600 Jobs Over Car Finance Scandal Costs
Close Brothers announces 600 job cuts as it faces criticism over car finance mis-selling scandal payouts, with short-seller Viceroy Research predicting higher costs than flagged.
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Close Brothers to Cut 600 Jobs in Cost-Saving Plan
Banking group Close Brothers announces plans to eliminate 600 positions across the UK and Ireland, aiming to reduce annual costs by £85 million over the next 18 months.
Contactless Limit Scrapped: Fraud and Debt Risks Raised
The £100 cap on contactless card payments ends March 19th, giving banks flexibility to set limits. Experts warn this could increase overspending and fraud vulnerability despite FCA assurances.
Santander Mortgage Rate Hike Adds £660 Annual Cost
Santander increases mortgage rates by up to 0.35 percentage points, adding approximately £55 monthly for a £300,000 loan. Industry experts warn of market volatility and shelved home buying plans.
Muslims Worldwide Face Banking Exclusion After 9/11 Reforms
Innocent individuals globally are being denied access to essential banking services, a crisis stemming from financial regulations hastily implemented after the September 11 attacks.
Bank of England's Wildlife Banknotes Ignite Culture War Debate
The Bank of England's plan to feature British wildlife instead of historic figures on new banknotes has triggered a fierce culture war, with critics calling it 'woke' and supporters praising the inclusive move.
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UniCredit's Hostile €35bn Bid for Commerzbank Sparks Clash
Italy's UniCredit escalates its pursuit of German lender Commerzbank with a €35bn hostile takeover bid, defying strong opposition from the German government which seeks to protect the bank's independence.
Mother Urges 'Ditch Banks' After $20k Withdrawal Denied
Bobbie Heinemann claims a friend was blocked from withdrawing $20,000 by Commonwealth Bank, sparking outrage and calls for financial freedom.
NatWest Urges Action Before ISA Deadline in Three Weeks
NatWest has issued a message to customers, advising them to take the first step in investing before the April 5 ISA deadline, emphasizing that knowledge isn't a barrier to starting.
Nationwide Vows to Keep All Branches Open Until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms its commitment to maintaining all 605 high street branches until at least 2030, while also hinting at potential bonus payments for members this year.
Santander Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026
Santander will close 40 branches across the UK in April and May 2026, affecting 291 jobs, as digital banking usage rises to 96% of transactions.
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Chipotle Offers BOGO Deal for Tattooed Customers on Friday 13th
Chipotle launches a Buy One, Get One free promotion exclusively for customers with tattoos on Friday the 13th, available in multiple countries including the U.S. and U.K.
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