Britons embrace AI and splurge on Skims in 2025, bank data shows Spending data from digital bank Monzo sheds light on the shopping trends of its more than 14 million customers. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Nationwide fined £44 million by watchdog after missing Covid fraud ‘red flags’ The building society had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021, according to the FCA. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Major UK bank to ‘double the salary’ of customers in new monthly payday draw A select few account holders will see their salary matched The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Monzo hires Google executive to lead global growth as boss steps down Current chief executive TS Anil said he spotted an ‘opportunity’ to bring Ms Layfield on board when searching for a new UK boss. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
BT ‘considering low-cost mobile brand’ as Revolut and Monzo plan launches Move into budget market could involve creating new brand in-house or buying virtual network operator The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Future-Proof Your Money: 5 Next-Gen Digital Banks Redefining Personal Finance in the UK Discover how five next-generation digital banks are redefining personal finance in the UK. Learn how Monzo, Revolut, Zopa, Tandem Bank, and Atom Bank are helping customers future-proof their money with smarter, faster, and more sustainable banking. International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025
7 Challenger Banks That Are Outperforming High‑Street Banks in 2025 Explore seven challenger banks outpacing high‑street banks in 2025. From Monzo's transparency to Revolut's global reach, discover how these digital innovators are reshaping banking for the modern customer. International Business Times UK · Sep 25, 2025
Is the HSBC Banking App Down? Here's What to Do If You Need Urgent Access To Your Funds HSBC app outage left customers without access for five hours, highlighting risks of digital reliance as physical branches decline. International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2025
Digital Bank Monzo Enters the Mobile Market in the UK: What This Could Mean for Competitors Digital bank Monzo is preparing to enter the UK's mobile market, signalling a major shift that could pressure established telecoms providers. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025
Monzo considers launching mobile service to rival major phone networks The 10-year old lender confirmed it was in the ‘early stages’ of developing the idea. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Monzo plans mobile phone network in latest growth bid The bank has around 13 million customers The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Monzo plans to launch UK mobile phone service Move could increase competition among big phone providers and help diversify revenues for digital bank The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Digital challengers top banking customer satisfaction surveys The results, which saw providers including Monzo, Starling, Chase and Mettle placed highly, are published by the Competition and Markets Authority. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
Sage iPhone for children review: ‘Would it make me want to divorce my parents?’ As a 16-year-old I can tell you that teenagers will feel disconnected using this internet-safe smartphone The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025 Monzo Fined £21M After Customers Use Buckingham Palace as Their Address FCA mentioned that Monzo's address verification controls were inadequate, as they failed to verify all beneficial owners and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 The false customer addresses that landed Monzo with £21m in fines IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 UK bank hit with huge fine for ‘anti-financial crime’ failures IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Monzo fined after customers put Buckingham Palace and No 10 as home addresses The Financial Conduct Authority found customers were allowed to register bank accounts to addresses including PO Boxes and London landmarks.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Major bank fined £21m after allowing customers to register from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street The FCA said Monzo’s financial fraud systems and controls ‘failed to keep pace’ with its rapid growth in customers numbers in recent years.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Monzo fined £21m after customers used No 10 and Buckingham Palace as addresses FCA finds digital bank failed to employ adequate controls when signing up new clients
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Octopus energy to pay £1.5m in compensation for bill errors – are you eligible? Ofgem found more than 34,000 prepayment meter customers between 2014 and October 2023 did not receive final bills within six weeks.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Monzo fined over £21m after financial crime controls ‘fell far short’ The FCA said Monzo’s financial crime systems and controls ‘failed to keep pace’ with its rapid growth in customers numbers in recent years.
Creative Bloq · Jun 28, 2025 Why UX design is just as important as a logo Branding is not just about visual identity.
Creative Bloq · Jun 21, 2025 Monzo's brilliant UI makes my life so much easier Banking apps don't have to be boring.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025 Letting banks loose is back on the agenda as UK politicians chase growth at any cost Labour has helped get ball rolling by lifting the bankers’ bonus cap but we have seen before how this play ends