Lloyds Bank and Halifax to Increase Credit Card Interest Rates This May Monday, March 9, 2026 lloyds creditcards interestrates halifax mbna finance banking interest hike creditlimits Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and MBNA— all part of Lloyds Banking Group—are notifying thousands of customers about impending increases to their credit card interest rates starting in May. Many affected customers will see their … Read More
Interest on All Plan 2 Student Loans in England Could Be Abolished Monday, February 23, 2026 studentloans interest education conservatives labour debt plan2 university graduates policy The Conservative Party has pledged to eliminate the high interest rates on Plan 2 student loans if they win the next general election, aiming to relieve graduates from mounting debt burdens. Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, … 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
Student Loan Interest Soars to £482 Per Second, Tripling Since 2021-22 Sunday, February 15, 2026 studentloans debt interest repayments graduates education finance nhs policy uk Student loan interest is escalating at an alarming rate, with graduates accruing £482 every second in the 2024-25 financial year, according to the latest figures from the Student Loan Company. This marks a significant … Read More
One Million Taxpayers Face £900 HMRC Fine for Missing Self Assessment Deadline Wednesday, February 11, 2026 hmrc selfassessment tax fines deadline penalties taxreturns interest latefiling taxpayer HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stern warning: one million taxpayers could face fines totaling up to £900 for missing the Self Assessment tax return deadline. January 31, 2026, marked the crucial cut-off, and … Read More
HMRC Issues Automatic £100 Fines to One Million UK Households for Late Tax Returns Wednesday, February 4, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment fines penalties deadline uktax payers interest paymentplans HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has imposed automatic £100 fines on approximately one million UK households this week after they failed to meet the January 31 deadline for submitting their self-assessment tax returns. Each … Read More