19 h. ago Millions switched current accounts last year as bank with most switchers revealed

March has been the busiest month of the year so far for changing providers, the Current Account Switch Service said.

Economics

19 h. ago Most popular banks based on number of people switching including Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest

A total of 222,805 current account switches were completed between January and March this year, down from the 320,364 switches recorded in the same period a year earlier

Politics

28 h. ago Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest biggest ‘winners’ from account switching service

March has been the busiest month of the year so far for changing providers, the Current Account Switch Service said.

Politics

5 d. ago Population graph shows how much YOUR town is going to grow in the next 20 years amid spiralling immigration

ONS bosses say their projections take into account fertility and death rates, age of the area's current population, and migration.

Culture

7 d. ago HMRC issues alert for anyone expecting a Child Benefit payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment this Monday, you should have received your money today instead - the money will be paid into your regular bank account as normal, and the amount will be the same

Events

7 d. ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

1 week ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

3 w. ago Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch rewards with one offering £175 in April

As well as cash you might get access to a much better savings rates if you switch banks

Economics

3 w. ago Major bank switch pays £175 upfront but offer ends today – how to apply

A major bank has offered a very enticing £175 to new customers switching to their services – the massive upfront offer ends today – experts have said: 'Loyalty doesn’t pay, but moving banks can'

Economics

3 w. ago China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; WH Smith sells high street stores – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in WH Smith have dropped by 2.4% in early stock market trading in London, as traders digest the sale of its high street stores for £76m.Less encouragingly, the UK’s trade deficit has widened.finished manufactured goods (£1.8bn)semi-manufactured goods (£1.2bn)oil (£0.6bn)other fuels (£0.3bn)“The UK’s current account deficit with the rest of the world widened slightly in the latest quarter, driven by falling exports of goods.Our balance of payments statistics for recent years have been updated to incorporate improved measurement of foreign direct investment and corrected trade data.” Continue reading...

Economics