6 h. ago NatWest taking on 1.8million customers from major high street bank from today

Last June, the major supermarket bank announced plans to transfer its personal loans, credit cards, and savings accounts to the high street building society

Economics

7 h. ago China hints at openness to trade talks with US; Tesla denies board search for Musk successor – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state-controlled social media says US has approached China for trade talksLloyds Banking Group has reported a 7% drop in pre-tax profit to £1.5bn in its first quarter, and is bracing for the ripple effect from Trump’s tariffs on its balance sheet.The high street bank said that it has set aside £309m to account for possible bad debts, compared with previous guidance of £274m, as it added a £35m net charge to prepare for the possible impact on the economic outlook from President Trump’s tariffs.The US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue.Yuyuan Tantian is not among China’s most authoritative state media outlets. The Global Times, which is owned by the newspaper of the governing Communist Party, People’s Daily, has often been first to report China’s next steps in trade disagreements over the past few years.Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson fo...

Politics

30 h. ago M&S cyber attack update as stock plummets and shoppers face empty shelves

M&S has found the likely culprit behind its cyber attack and a government intelligence agency is now on the case - but the retailer and its customers still face major challenges

Events

3 d. ago NatWest shares exact date it will take on 1.8million customers in major takeover

Last June, the major supermarket bank announced plans to transfer its personal loans, credit cards, and savings accounts to the high street building society

Economics

6 d. ago M&S warns customers of major update as all online orders suspended after cyber incident

M&S has faced issues since a cyber incident on Monday, leaving customers unable to use contactless payments in stores

Events

6 d. ago When are the VE Day celebrations as Charles and Camilla plan tea party for veterans?

Festivities begin on the Monday May 5 bank holiday and street parties and parades are planned in London and across the UK

Politics

8 d. ago When are VE and VJ Days 2025? What they mean and how they will be officially celebrated

Festivities are set to kick off on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5, with street parties and parades planned across London and beyond

Politics

9 d. ago Major UK high street supermarket suffers 'major' payment issue at all stores

The 'major' issue has seen customers taking to social media to report problems with their contactless cards at the supermarket giant

Economics

1 week ago What customers really think of major supermarket's decision to scrap all self

Going against the grain, Booths made the decision to ignore what rival supermarkets were doing by favouring staffed tills over self-service checkouts in November 2023.

Economics

1 week ago Asda issues urgent 'do not eat' warning after popular item recalled

Asda has urgently pulled the item and asked customers to return it after a major error was made in its packaging - posing a potentially severe health risk to those with allergies

Events

1 week ago Asda customers get urgent 'do not eat' warning as supermarket recalls popular item

Asda has urgently pulled the item and asked customers to return it after a major error was made in its packaging - posing a potentially severe health risk to those with allergies

Events

2 w. ago The quick check that can save you £388 on your energy bills in seconds

A new free comparison tool promises to cut your energy bills by hundreds of pounds – and it’s available to customers of all major suppliers

Economics

2 w. ago NS&I announces major change to savings accounts affecting new and existing customers

NS&I announced a sale is taking place on its British Saving Bonds

Economics

2 w. ago Nationwide sends urgent alert to millions who banked with them in September 2024

The building society is issuing £50 each to eligible members after completing the purchase of Virgin Money earlier this year - in a major boost to their customers

Economics

2 w. ago Major bank launches free spending abroad for some customers... but also ups fees

The bank has axed fees on foreign currency transactions and cash withdrawals on several of its accounts.

Economics

2 w. ago Santander to make major changes for all UK customers from next month

The high street bank is making changes to its alerts and messaging service from May 12, affecting millions of customers across the UK

Economics

2 w. ago Major Santander changes come in next month affecting all customers

The bank is making changes to the way it contacts customers about their accounts in just a number of weeks

Economics

3 w. ago Major UK bank customers who don't qualify for £50 bonus revealed – see full list

Nationwide building society announced this week that it would be dishing out £50 mini-windfalls to more than 12 million members – but there are two groups that will miss out

Economics

3 w. ago Lloyds customers who use debit cards on holiday face big changes next week

Club Lloyds customers will be able to use their Lloyds debit card anywhere in the world free of charge

Economics

3 w. ago Lloyds is making major change for some customers who use their card abroad from next week

Club Lloyds customers will be able to use their Lloyds debit card to make purchases or withdraw cash anywhere in the world free of charge, from April 14

Economics