Barclays has removed its monthly platform fees on Barclays Direct Investing, making it free for millions of everyday customers to hold investments on the platform starting May 31. This move aims to simplify investing and …
Four prominent banks—Nationwide, Barclays, Virgin Money, and the Co-operative Bank—have recently increased their mortgage rates, delivering an unwelcome blow to borrowers across the UK. The new rates took effect Thursday, …
Barclays is rolling out attractive incentives for customers who switch their current accounts before August 27, 2026. The offer includes a £200 cash bonus for those opening a standard Barclays current account and a chance to …
Barclays has rolled out a significant update to its banking app, removing the long-standing “memorable phrase” security feature. This change has left many customers anxious, with some fearing their accounts were compromised. …
The Bhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath is set to undergo a major expansion to address the soaring demand for NHS dental services in the area. Located on Birmingham Road, the clinic has submitted a planning application to …
Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to introduce a significant overhaul of the UK’s ring-fencing regime as early as Monday. This reform aims to bolster the economy by unlocking billions of pounds in new lending …
Barclays has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the growing threat of ticket fraud, which is causing average losses of £215 per victim. The high street lender, with branches across the UK including Birmingham, …
Barclays has issued an 18-month warning to UK households after data revealed the sharpest decline in consumer spending in 18 months. In April, UK households reduced their expenditure at a pace not seen since November 2024, …
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has intensified calls for the UK government to reinstate a higher windfall tax on banks after the country’s four largest lenders—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—revealed a combined …
Barclays has issued a cautionary update for customers planning summer holidays, highlighting a notable decline in travel spending across the UK. For the first time in five years, consumer expenditure on travel has fallen, …
Nationwide, Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds, Santander, and HSBC UK—the six largest banks and building societies in the UK—have pledged to proactively contact 1.6 million mortgage customers whose fixed-rate agreements are set to …
Barclays has issued a cautionary notice to its 20 million UK customers following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. According to new Barclays research, consumer confidence has taken a significant hit not …
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 …
A prominent grade II listed building in Oldbury town centre is poised for transformation after standing empty since 2021. The former Barclays bank, located at the corner of Church Square and Birmingham Street, is the focus of …
Barclays has announced a groundbreaking initiative utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to enhance its customer service operations, benefiting over 20 million customers, primarily in the United States. The …