The £300bn ‘gap’ that AI could fix in your money app - and which banks are already using it Many bank and finance apps have AI tools embedded to help you manage, move or control your money better The Independent UK · Aug 27
NASA satellites ace world's 1st 'lost-in-space' GPS-free navigation experiment No GPS? No problem. A team of NASA satellites are extending their stay in space after successfully proving out navigation by other means. Space · Aug 25
'We’ve removed the biggest barrier to customer AI adoption: writer’s block' — Starling Bank AI boss on why agentic AI could be the key to help customers manage their money better Starling Bank tells us why its AI tools could help users supercharge their money management TechRadar · Aug 20
Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs The London-based fintech says restructuring is necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ roles The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
New AI feature can help break scammers’ ‘spells’, says Starling Bank Starling Assistant can detect the initial signs of scams and ask questions, the bank said. Evening Standard · Jun 23
The top banking and cash cards for your 16- and 17-year-old kids Get your young ones involved in learning about money early and you - and they - will feel more confident when it’s time for a bank card of their own The Independent UK · Jun 18
Will AI really make banking better for customers? AI is changing how people bank, save, borrow and ask for help. It could make finance faster, cheaper – and even more personal. But if customers cannot understand decisions, challenge mistakes or reach a human when things go wrong, “smart” finance may simply become a more efficient way to frustrate… The Conversation · Jun 8
How Zopa want to be the next great British digital bank success story The app-based bank reported a third year of profits and are set to push new AI features into their app The Independent UK · Mar 19
The payments your bank doesn’t show you - and how to find and cancel them Streaming services are a good example of payments which can easily be overlooked The Independent UK · Jan 30
Millions are missing out on potentially hundreds of dollars by being loyal to a bank Why it’s worth shopping around to get the best banking deal as millions miss out on thousands of pounds The Independent UK · Jan 9
Gen Z couples ‘most likely to argue about finances and keep money secrets’ Hidden bank accounts, secret purchases and misrepresenting income were among the secrets being kept under wraps, Starling Bank said. Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025
The Lionesses Inspired a Nation of Young Footballers - But a National Shortage of Female Coaches is Threatening Their Future Visibility at grassroots level is vital. Marie Claire · Dec 6, 2025
New AI-powered anti-scam tool wins praise from UK fraud minister Starling tool can scan images of items and ads on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Vinted and Etsy The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Starling Bank launches AI tool for customers to spot purchase scams The digital bank said it was the first feature of its kind to be rolled out by a UK bank. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025 15 Best Ways Brits Can Save Money With FinTech Apps Explore 15 innovative ways Brits can save money with FinTech apps in 2025. From automated savings and cashback to smarter budgeting, discover tools that help you spend less and save more.
International Business Times UK · Sep 25, 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.
inkl · Jul 10, 2025 Canada's Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market is Poised to Grow at 6.7% Annually Less than a decade ago, if someone had said the words' digital wallet' to you, you might have looked back at them blankly and asked, 'Digital what?'
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
Barchart · Jun 16, 2025 IBM Is Launching a New Quantum Computer. Should You Buy Its Stock Here? IBM’s announcement of its plans to develop the world’s first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer, Quantum Starling, has sparked excitement.
Barchart · Jun 12, 2025 Is IBM Stock a Buy at Record Highs? IBM hit a record high following its announcement of a new quantum computer.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 10, 2025 IBM is building a large-scale quantum computer that 'would require the memory of more than a quindecillion of the world's most powerful supercomputers' to simulate IBM has shared its roadmap to deliver the 'world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer' in 2029.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025 Starling pays out fivefold bonus sum despite FCA fine and Covid loan errors Staff get £24.6m after year in which bank was penalised for ‘shockingly lax’ controls and profits fell 25% to £223m
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 Starling’s profits drop 25% as bank takes blame for Covid loan losses Our own weak controls led to £28m of losses through government’s bounce back loans, says chief executive
Evening Standard · May 28, 2025 Starling Bank profits slide after FCA fine and Covid loan issues The bank reported a pre-tax profit of £223 million for 2024, down 26% from the £301 million made the prior year.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Monzo, Revolut, Starling or Chase? The best digital bank accounts, compared Whether you use an app bank as your main account or your spending one, it’s important to pick the account that suits your needs