INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

£177.6m lost to impersonation scams in 2022, says UK Finance

The figures were released during Take Five Week, which encourages people to pause to think before transferring money or handing over personal details.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Interest rate rise another 'body blow' to household finances, says debt charity

Mortgage borrowers on deals which track the base rate will now see nearly £24 per month added to their costs on average

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

Mortgage payers 'hammered' as Bank of England hikes interest rates

INTEREST rates have been pushed up for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25 per cent, the highest rate for 14 years.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023

New consumer duty could lead to reduced mortgage access, says UK Finance boss

The measure coming into force from July 31 will set higher standards of consumer protection across financial services.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Proposals to reimburse scam victims are half-baked, says Treasury Committee

Treasury Committee chair Harriett Baldwin said regulators need to sort out exclusions and criteria quickly.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees can access UK banking services now

More than 70,000 Ukrainian refugees can now receive their income, send money, and pay for goods through a UK bank account

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services

More than 70,000 people have been helped to build their lives more easily by enabling them to receive their income, send money, and pay for goods.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Warning about romance scammers issued ahead of Valentine’s Day

Paying for an emergency, travel or bills are among the most common reasons people were asked for money after meeting others online, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

There were fewer mortgage-holders in the most serious arrears bracket than in the previous quarter and fewer repossessions, according to UK Finance.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike

The average tracker mortgage payment will increase by £48.99 per month, according to figures from UK Finance.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023