9 d. ago Bank governor flags signs that employment tax hikes are hitting pay and jobs

Andrew Bailey also said pay growth is easing but policymakers still need to ‘squeeze out’ stubborn inflation.

Economics

1 week ago Woman had to pay £20k to access her own bank account as husband was dying

Nicky Wake was left in “limbo” as she was unable to access their joint bank account

Economics

2 w. ago Premier League legend declared bankrupt as £2m house listed on court order

Lee Clark's bank accounts, savings and other valuable assets could be used to pay his unsecured creditors if he does not address the debt, according to an order made

Economics

2 w. ago Finance expert warns savers ‘loyalty does not pay’ after Bank of England holds base rate

Now is the time to check how much your savings are earning and switch to a better returns rate.

Events

2 w. ago Can I pay builder in cash and could my bank stop me taking out £40,000 over eight weeks?

The builder want to be paid half the funds in cash. He says his team prefers cash so he pays them that way.

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey sounds alarm over jobs as it leaves interest rates on hold

Bailey (pictured) said there had been 'signs of softening in the labour market' as a Bank survey found employers are slamming the brakes on pay rises.

Economics

2 w. ago Savers warned ‘loyalty does not pay’ as Bank of England base rate held at 4.25%

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

Events

2 w. ago Royal Ascot punter tried to put colossal £370k bet on big race favourite Field Of Gold

According to a report, the punter asked to put the extraordinary wager and pay with their bank card on the eventual St James's Palace Stakes but was turned down in the betting ring

Economics

3 w. ago UK shoppers issued warning over using popular payment method for 'events and major purchases'

Pay by bank may not carry the same protections as other payment methods

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3 w. ago Shoppers urged by Which? to consider protections when using ‘pay by bank’

Innovations such as pay by bank present opportunities for businesses and consumers, but are not without risk, the consumer group said.

Economics