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Virgin Money chatbot tells off customer who typed word 'virgin'

The bank's chatbot told the customer: "Please don't use words like that."

Fortune · Jan 30, 2025

Virgin Money Forced to Apologize After Chatbot Threatens to Cut Off Bank Customers Who Use the Word 'Virgin'

Financial services company Virgin Money was forced to apologize after its AI-powered chatbot threatened to cut off bank customers who use the word "virgin."

Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025

Royal Mail takeover and Carlsberg’s swoop on Britvic in year of mega deals

UK equities have been firmly in the crosshair of foreign suitors and private equity buyout specialists throughout 2024.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024

Major lenders hike some mortgage rates despite fall in base rate

The changing outlook for interest rates and rises in swap rates which are used to price home loans have had an impact, some experts said.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Mortgage rates hiked by major lenders despite fall in base rate

HSBC UK said it is increasing fixed-rate mortgages this week

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

How much could you get back from your bank if you were tricked by a scammer?

Some account providers have said they will waive an optional excess of up to £100 on reimbursements and go beyond the new rules.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024

Nationwide to complete £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover next month

The lenders have received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

Monzo rated as Britain’s top bank in survey of 36,000 people

The Competition and Markets Authority has published the findings of its latest survey.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

What can I do about my mortgage now the base rate has been cut?

It was good news for homebuyers as interest rates finally went down. But it has raised a lot of tricky questions for them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024

Virgin Money has already spent £10m on Nationwide takeover fees

Advisory costs are expected to be “significantly higher” later in the year

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024