New FCA Rules Improve Access to Basic Bank Accounts at 13 Major UK Banks Tuesday, July 7, 2026 fca banking basicaccounts financialinclusion accessibility credithistory ukfinance banks regulation customerservice From Tuesday, 13 of the UK’s largest banks will implement new rules designed to make accessing basic bank accounts simpler and more efficient. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed this change as part of a … Read More
Calls Grow for Automatic Release of Child Trust Funds at Age 21, Unlocking £1.5bn for Young Britons Tuesday, April 7, 2026 childtrustfunds hmrc ukgovernment youthfinance labourparty savings unclaimedmoney financialinclusion youngadults povertyrelief There is mounting pressure on the UK government to change HMRC rules and automatically release Child Trust Funds (CTFs) to holders once they turn 21. Currently, roughly £1.5 billion remains unclaimed in these accounts, which … Read More