12 h. ago Britain's 100 worst savings accounts revealed... is YOURS on our list? We name and shame the big banks offering dreadful rates

They all pay a pittance - at best just 1.51pc - despite the Bank of England base rate standing at 3.75pc.

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13 h. ago Britain's 100 worst savings accounts revealed... is YOURS on our list? We name and shame the big banks offering dreadful rates to savers

They all pay a pittance - at best just 1.51pc - despite the Bank of England base rate standing at 3.75pc.

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41 h. ago Great Britain Casino Bonus: 100% Bonus Deposit Match Up To £50 + 50 Free Spins

Everything you need to know about the latest welcome offer from Great Britain Casino, a new UK casino site

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3 d. ago Picturesque town with stunning views of breathtaking lake and historic sites

The town sits on the western banks of Lough Derg and offers stunning lake views, historic buildings including St Flannan's Cathedral, and a top-rated inflatable water park

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5 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals how to get up to £250 with latest bank switching offers

Many banks are also offering boosted perks for new customers in 2026

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6 d. ago Bank offers extra £200 to anyone who switches accounts, but you only have weeks to get the cash

'When it comes to banks, it’s important to remember that loyalty doesn’t pay'

Economics

7 d. ago Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Nine governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is criticalBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal central banks have issued an extraordinary joint statement offering “full solidarity” to the US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, in the face of the latest threat to his independence from Donald Trump’s White House.“The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve. It is therefore critical to preserve that independence, with full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability,” the statement said. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘We’re a hot button topic’: is intimacy coordination the most misunderstood job in film

Specialists in choreographing sex scenes have come under fire from the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Mikey Madison – is there any weight to their complaints?When intimacy coordinator Adelaide Waldrop gets asked about her job at parties, she contemplates lying. “I’ve considered saying I’m an accountant,” she says. When she reveals the truth, the response is almost always seedy. There are questions about erections, merkins, and inappropriate celebrities. “Or it’s a lot of, ‘Oh we could use one of you at home with me and the missus’, and questions about my sex life,” Waldrop adds. “We’re a hot button topic.”Lately, the heat has been on high. To some, intimacy coordinators are an auspicious part of a post-#MeToo industry, one that protects cast and crew while providing crucial creative input – Michelle Williams, Alexander Skarsgård, and Emma Stone are among those to have gushed about their experiences. To others, they’re the sex police, impeding artistry for the sake of avoiding an HR he...

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7 d. ago ‘We’re a hot button topic’: is intimacy coordinator the most misunderstood job in film

Specialists in choreographing sex scenes have come under fire from the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Mikey Madison – is there any weight to their complaints?When intimacy coordinator Adelaide Waldrop gets asked about her job at parties, she contemplates lying. “I’ve considered saying I’m an accountant,” she says. When she reveals the truth, the response is almost always seedy. There are questions about erections, merkins, and inappropriate celebrities. “Or it’s a lot of, ‘Oh we could use one of you at home with me and the missus’, and questions about my sex life,” Waldrop adds. “We’re a hot button topic.”Lately, the heat has been on high. To some, intimacy coordinators are an auspicious part of a post-#MeToo industry, one that protects cast and crew while providing crucial creative input – Michelle Williams, Alexander Skarsgård, and Emma Stone are among those to have gushed about their experiences. To others, they’re the sex police, impeding artistry for the sake of avoiding an HR he...

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1 week ago HSBC offers huge £750 cash to entice new Premier bank account customers

HSBC is offering the biggest ever bank account switching offer on record - but only for those that are rich enough to meet its criteria. Is it a good deal?

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1 week ago UK LGBTQ+ charities are in ‘hostile environment’ amid falling donations, experts warn

Stonewall’s corporate funding halves against backdrop of US attacks on DEI and freezing of aid for LGBTQ+ causesLGBTQ+ charities in the UK are operating in a newly “hostile environment”, experts have warned, as the ripple effect of Donald Trump’s attacks on equalities programmes sharpens financial pressures.The concerns come as yearly accounts submitted by Stonewall, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ charity, revealed corporate donations had more than halved in the last financial year, falling from £348,636 in 2024 to £143,149 in 2025. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lloyds Bank urges customers to check for two words on your account statement

The bank is offering bonus payments to some customers

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2 w. ago Lloyds Bank handing out £250 for free to customers from today in 'best ever' deal

The high-street bank is offering a major cash boost for those looking to take control of their finances in the new year

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2 w. ago Earn up to £750 free cash in new year bank account switching deals

HSBC UK, Santander, First Direct and Nationwide are offering big money incentives to people switching their bank account.

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2 w. ago HSBC offers up to £750 cashback to attract new Premier customers

The bank has unveiled a ‘bring more, get more’ offer to attract high-value clients

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2 w. ago HSBC UK launches switching offer of up to £750 for Premier customers

The bank has unveiled a ‘bring more, get more’ offer.

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis tells anyone with savings of '£1,000 or more' about rule

Personal finance expert issued advice on savings and explained the protections on offer for banks - and when people pay tax

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2 w. ago Run Away review – James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver give us comfort TV at its finest

The twists and turns come thick and fast in this deeply pleasing Harlan Coben thriller, as a father goes in search of his missing daughter. Even a vegan restaurant owner gets in on the actThey come round sooner every time, do they not? I think we’re now the recipients of a new Harlan Coben adaptation every three weeks or so. Who knows what rate will be attained next year? We watch and wait, though possibly in neither case for long.We are now about a dozen, rating-banking offerings into the bestselling thriller writer’s multi-book deals with Netflix and Amazon. They are generally solid, workmanlike fare that doubtless help fund many passion projects and pay many mortgages along the way. They are comfort TV not just for viewers, but, I suspect, everyone involved. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks

Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.

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2 w. ago Cold weather payment postcode checker tool reveals if you’ll get £25 free cash direct to bank account

HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of a handy Cold Weather Payment checker tool that can reveal if you'll get a free £25 sent direct to your bank account. Cold Weather Payments is a type of support set up by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with energy costs when temperatures drop. To be eligible for the cash boost...

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