DWP to Access Bank Accounts for Savings Over £6,000 Under New Monitoring Powers Saturday, February 28, 2026 dwp benefits savings universalcredit fraud privacy banks government payments regulations The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented controversial new powers allowing it to access bank account information to scrutinize individuals’ savings. This comes as part of a broader effort to combat benefit … Read More
NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, Santander Savers Warned Over Potential Losses on £10k Deposits Sunday, February 22, 2026 savings interest banks natwest barclays nationwide santander savers finance deposits Savers holding £10,000 in accounts at major high street banks such as NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, and Santander have been cautioned about the possibility of losing significant returns. Experts highlight that focusing … Read More
Nationwide Customers with £5,000+ Savings Urged to Reassess Accounts in January Sunday, January 11, 2026 savings nationwide interestrates banks onlinebanking fixedrate moneyfacts consumers budget finance Money experts are advising savers holding £5,000 or more with major banks such as Nationwide to review their savings accounts as interest rates are set to change in January. Following the latest Bank of England base rate … Read More
UK Households Losing £100 or More in Rising Romance Fraud Epidemic Monday, November 3, 2025 romancefraud fca financialcrime scams banks victims cybersecurity fraudprevention ukfinance onlinefraud The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised alarm over a surge in romance fraud cases sweeping across the UK, with victims collectively losing more than £106 million during the 2024/25 financial year. This marks a 9% … Read More