‘It’s the end of free banking, as we know it,’ I sang to myself in the style of R.E.M earlier in the week. A perfect storm is brewing which could potentially see more and more customers charged a monthly fee for having a current account. This is a blend of coronavirus, a crackdown in overdraft … Read more
The Welsh Government will nationalise its railways after last ditch talks with its current operator failed, it has been announced today. Welsh political leaders had been in talks with KeolisAmey about a possible bailout due to a fall in passenger numbers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the negations have now fallen through. … Read more
The Welsh Government is today poised to nationalise its railways after last ditch talks with its current operator failed, according to reports. Welsh political leaders had been in talks with KeolisAmey about a possible bailout due to a fall in passenger numbers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the negations have now reportedly … Read more
Apple iPhones have increased in size by 5% every year since 2007 and would be larger than a wine bottle by 2040 if the trend continues Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro Max is 6.7 inches tall, nearly double the original The iPhone has grown five percent every year since its 2007 debut If the trend … Read more
‘The days of interest on your current account are pretty much finished’: TSB won’t pay customers ANYTHING from December TSB’s Classic Plus account paid 5% on up to £1,500 as recently as June 2019 From December it will pay nothing as banks slash account perks It has launched a new current account and blamed record low … Read more
Ciara hits the treadmill for ‘Monday, run day’ and reveals her current weight at 185lbs having already lost 20lbs since giving birth in July By Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com Published: 20:38 BST, 14 September 2020 | Updated: 20:38 BST, 14 September 2020 Ciara is one motivating mama. The 34-year-old singer took to Instagram to share … Read more
‘They really are going after the over 75’s!’ BBC is mocked for sending TV licensing letter to ‘The Current Occupier’ of Kew Palace – despite the last resident being King George III in 1820 Rachel Mackay posted a picture of the TV licensing letter on Twitter on Thursday On bank of River Thames in Richmond, … Read more
Despite the coronavirus pandemic throwing cold water on fresher’s week and an A-level results day fiasco which initially saw close to 40 per cent of grades marked down, thousands of students are set to start university next month. And even if close to 20,000 students will defer their entry until next September, many will still … Read more
Metro Bank joins the renewed current account bribe battle: It launches refer a friend bonus which could see existing customers earn up to £250 The bank will pay existing customers and up to five friends £50 each They must switch using CASS and pay in £500 for two months It is the second current account … Read more
Current account customers who switch to Halifax using the official service can get a £100 bonus from today, in a move that might help revive competition among banks and building societies. Those who earn hundreds of pounds from regularly switching accounts will hope the move from one of Britain’s biggest banks will spur others into … Read more