6 h. ago Metro Bank issues statement after customers complain of major account errors

One person claimed they were entered into an unauthorised overdraft

Economics

12 h. ago High street bank offering customers up to £900 to switch – but you need to be quick

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500

Economics

13 h. ago DWP will be able to snoop on pensioner bank accounts in new benefits crackdown

The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will give the Government power to recover money straight from bank accounts of those who have committed benefit fraud

Economics

14 h. ago Barclays offering up to £900 to some customers to switch accounts

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500.

Economics

22 h. ago Two million pensioners could have to repay up to £300 to HMRC

HMRC is set to reclaim the money owed through tax, rather than direct from bank accounts

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC has started taking money from bank accounts to recover unpaid debt

Details on a scheme that allows HMRC to collect outstanding debts directly from debtors' bank accounts

Economics

3 d. ago Dementia patient 'saw woman as daughter', now carer is 'ashamed' of what she did

Amelia Doran used the elderly woman's bank card to take out thousands of pounds from her account over the course of around six months

Science

6 d. ago How to stay safe as one in five have now had personal data stolen

Hackers are taking bank and credit card account details

Politics

1 week ago DWP says if you have this much in your bank account it could trigger checks on your finances

The DWP has warned that it will start checking the bank accounts of people receiving Universal Credit to see if they have been declaring their income correctly - here's what you need to know

Economics

1 week ago Bank accounts to be 'directly debited' under new rule clampdown

HMRC is restarting a programme that allows it to directly recover money owed from debtors' bank accounts - and there are some major changes compared to how it used to work

Economics

1 week ago HMRC to directly debit bank accounts for four reasons starting this week

The HMRC has restarted a programme which allows it to recover money owed directly from people's bank accounts, and has issued guidance on who will be targeted by the new rules

Economics

1 week ago HMRC taking money direct from bank accounts and ISAs 'from this week'

The Government said it would restart a programme this September 2025 which allows it to recover money owed directly from debtors' bank accounts

Economics

1 week ago Rory McIlroy’s £2million dream home with incredible feature that he was forced to sell

Rory McIlroy has been one of the world's best golfers for over a decade, and has the wealth to show for it in his bank account and also in properties owned

Economics

1 week ago HMRC can now take money direct from your bank account as new powers kick in

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to take money from people's accounts in a move called ‘draconian’ by tax experts, with anyone owing over £1,000 at risk of their bank paying the taxman directly

Economics

1 week ago HMRC can now take money directly from your bank if you haven't paid tax

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.

Economics

1 week ago Evri says 'we're aware' as people see money randomly leaving their bank accounts

Evri says it is aware of the latest problem that is causing people to lose hundreds of pounds to criminals

Economics

1 week ago HMRC can now take money DIRECT from your bank account or Isa if you haven't paid taxes

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.

Economics

1 week ago HMRC reinstating powers to recover tax directly from people's bank accounts

The Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) is used when a person or business can afford to pay their dues but chooses not to, according to the government department

Economics

1 week ago HMRC restarts power to dip into bank accounts to recover owed tax money

Direct recovery of debts is used when a person or business can afford to pay what they owe but are choosing not to.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC to resume taking tax owed by debtors directly from their bank accounts

The Government said in the spring statement that HMRC would restart DRD for those who choose not to pay

Economics