North West business activity falls for first time since January 2021 The figures have been released by NatWest Birmingham Post · Oct 11, 2022
Business conditions in West Midlands 'worsened in September' - report Latest NatWest PMI index says companies are trimming output due to reduced order and weak demand Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022
Output down across Wales' private sector, says NatWest Lower business activity was linked to supply chain issues and weak client demand Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022
Economic uncertainty and high inflation cause South West business activity to fall Companies reported increases in costs, as higher payments for energy, wages and raw materials pushed up expenses Birmingham Post · Oct 9, 2022
Dragons’ Den’s Steven Bartlett on why knowledge is power when it comes to money The Diary of a CEO podcast host is encouraging us to take action on achieving our ambitions. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022
MSE on 'hassle-free' way to get free £200 by checking your bank account The Money Saving Expert site founded by Martin Lewis says you can bag the free cash by switching accounts Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022
All the banks that will pay up to £200 free money into your account - from NatWest to TSB First Direct, TSB and Nationwide and all have “switch bribes” on offer right now. We explain all the eligibility criteria for each bank and how to get the cash Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022
Somerset firm behind Covid vaccine text message reminders secures £13m in funding The company said it would use the money from NatWest to open a new site in Milton Keynes Birmingham Post · Oct 6, 2022
Nationwide is paying new customers £200 - and you'll get the cash in time for Christmas Current account switching deals almost died out during the pandemic, but now they are back with a bang, and building society Nationwide is paying people £200 to join up from another bank Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Rates for two-year fixed mortgage pass 6% mark for first time since 2008 News comes day before UK chancellor is due to discuss impact of market turmoil with high street lenders The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
Mortgage rates hit highest level in 14 years - surging past 6% in blow for buyers A standard two-year fixed rate mortgage deal has risen to 6.07^ since Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s Mini-Budget was announced last month, Moneyfacts has said in its latest analysis Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Martin Lewis urges everyone to check their bank account now - could you get free £200? MSE founder Martin Lewis says that several banks now have improved their offers to lure customers to sign up for new current accounts with them, with one even paying £200 Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Nationwide offering people record £200 to switch accounts in response to NatWest, RBS and Lloyds pay-outs It is the highest cash freebie on the market Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022
Management team acquires PDQ Engineering Ltd with seven-figure finance deal The seven-strong team at the Washington engineers has taken 100% Birmingham Post · Oct 3, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022 NatWest raises mortgage rates in line with its rivals Lender takes unusual move of issuing notice to brokers on Sunday, saying it was increasing its rates
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022 UK house buyers ‘left powerless’ as mortgage deals hang in balance Chancellor’s mini-budget sees home loans withdrawn and purchasers left in limbo
Birmingham Post · Sep 30, 2022 How the women's Euros changed everything for business owner Helen Hardy The founder felt she was 'screaming into the ether' before the world finally woke up to the power of women's football
Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022 Brits spend over 10 years of their life following same daily routines on 'autopilot' But more than three-quarters feel this holds them back from achieving their goals - including learning a new skill and starting a new career
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022 Money management and cleaning ‘among tasks people are most likely to put off’ Trips to the dentist or doctor are also among the tasks people are likely to delay, according to NatWest.
Nottingham Post · Sep 28, 2022 Former Bulwell town centre bank put up for sale It was closed due to a drop in footfall since the pandemic
Chronicle Live · Sep 27, 2022 Newcastle city centre bank to close - one of an estimated 325 UK branch closures this year As more customers shift to mobile and online banking, RBS has announced its Newcastle city centre branch will close in October - one of 12 around the country
Liverpool Echo · Sep 27, 2022 Liverpool FC fan fulfils lifelong dream with petrol station purchase 'I've always wanted to expand the business and Liverpool has been a dream spot for me because of supporting the football club'
Birmingham Post · Sep 26, 2022 NatWest lost £9m as UK's largest roofing contractor Avonside collapsed into administration Jobs have been saved after Begbies Traynor secured deals for a number of the group's divisions
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022 Mortgage lenders put up interest payments before Bank’s base rate hike Increased charges could add thousands to some people’s home loan costs
Chronicle Live · Sep 17, 2022 Martin Lewis says two banks are paying £175 to new and existing customers for switching accounts On the MoneySavingExpert website, the financial guru has shared the latest bank switching offers - here is more information about what customers can get