Nationwide app down as Brits left unable to access online bank accounts | Personal Finance | Finance

Nationwide’s mobile app appears to be experiencing issues, with thousands of people reporting troubles accessing their online accounts. According to Down Detector, reports of outages peaked at 2,075 at around…

DWP confirms ‘last resort’ reason for closing claims | Personal Finance | Finance

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed its approach to handling Universal Credit applicants who are unable to meet certain requirements, specifically those who can’t attend a face-to-face identity…

TSB to give away 155 cash prizes up to £10,000 – how to win | Personal Finance | Finance

TSB customers have the chance to win £10,000 as part of the bank’s new Dream Fund prize draw. Anyone who transfers £5,000 from an external bank account into an eligible…

State pensioners warned over £10,000 savings limit | Personal Finance | Finance

State pensioners are being warned about a £10,000 savings limit that could impact their eligibility for a vital income-boosting extra benefit, Pension Credit. Right now, state pensioners can collect £230.25…

Nationwide Building Society offers ‘highly attractive’ 6.5% interest savings account | Personal Finance | Finance

Nationwide Building Society is offering Brits a “highly attractive” 6.5% interest rate AER on its regular savings account. Regular savings accounts can be a good option for those looking to…

One man survived Starmer’s cabinet bloodbath. He’ll tear country apart | Personal Finance | Finance

There were two exceptions. Rachel Reeves is still Chancellor, though she won’t be popping the champagne. She’s been sneakily sidelined by the PM, who’s appointed his own team of Treasury…

Labour defends inheritance tax hikes as reforms ‘get the balance right’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Labour has defended a major increase to inheritance tax arguing the changes strike the right balance. Plans are in place for the agricultural and business relief that currently means some…

State pensioners living alone urged to check if they’re owed £4k | Personal Finance | Finance

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently disclosed that nearly 78% of all new Pension Credit claims are now being processed within the target timeframe of 10 weeks. This…

Major state pension age update as DWP launches new review | Personal Finance | Finance

The state pension age is becoming a “point of discussion”, according to an expert, who argued a new review is providing the chance to address a cause of concern for…

Proposal for £1.75 bus fare cap for shorter journeys of certain length | Personal Finance | Finance

A campaign has launched calling for the bus fare cap in England to be reduced to £1.75 for some journeys. The cap is currently set at £3 for a single…