UK money news

After relaunching its £175 switching bonus, The Co-operative Bank is now one of two providers to offer a cash incentive for switching current accounts. Find out how to qualify for this offer.

After relaunching its £175 switching bonus, The Co-operative Bank is now one of two providers to offer a cash incentive for switching current accounts.

A competitive savings account could not only help to cover the cost of Christmas, but leave you feeling slightly better off, too.

A competitive savings account could not only help to cover the cost of Christmas, but leave you feeling slightly better off, too.

It can be difficult to work out what you can afford to do when you retire; keep reading to learn the top three pension decumulation mistakes people make and how to avoid them:

It can be difficult to work out what you can afford to do when you retire; discover the top three pension decumulation mistakes and how to avoid them:

Hundreds of thousands of applicants have been accepted onto a university or college course this year, according to UCAS. Discover some of the latest student current account offers that could stretch your money further this academic year:

More than 400,000 applicants have been accepted onto a university or college course this year. Discover some of the latest student current account perks:

More than 20 banks and building societies have already made cuts to their variable savings accounts after the Bank of England lowered the base rate last week.

More than 20 banks and building societies have already made cuts to their variable savings accounts after the Bank of England lowered the base rate last week.

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee narrowly voted in favour of a cut. Find out why and what it means for your money.

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of a cut.

Santander is offering a current account switch incentive of £180, which could provide a welcome cash boost to customers this summer.

Santander is offering a current account switch incentive of £180, which could provide a welcome cash boost to customers this summer.

Many will have lost money in real terms as savings accounts fail to keep up with inflation.

Many will have lost money in real terms as savings accounts fail to keep up with inflation.

The high street bank becomes the latest provider to offer a current account switch incentive this summer.

The high street bank becomes the latest provider to offer a current account switch incentive this summer.

Savers are being urged to make the most of their annual ISA allowance.

Savers are being urged to make the most of their annual ISA allowance.

You don’t have to sacrifice interest for the chance to win big!

You don’t have to sacrifice interest for the chance to win big!

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.

Those being dragged up the tax ladder will see their Personal Savings Allowance slashed and might be at risk of paying tax on interest accrued.

Those being dragged up the tax ladder will see their Personal Savings Allowance slashed and might be at risk of paying tax on interest accrued.

NatWest is the latest bank to launch a current account switch bonus, with customers able to receive £175 in cash by meeting certain requirements. Find out more.

NatWest is the latest bank to launch a current account switch bonus, with customers able to receive £175 in cash by meeting certain requirements.

Members can also earn an additional £200 with a new, exclusive current account switching deal.

Members can also earn an additional £200 with a new, exclusive current account switching deal.

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year. With inflation higher than many expected, find out what it could mean for you.

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year.

Meanwhile, fewer than 10% received financial advice on investments, pensions or retirement planning in the past 12 months.

Meanwhile, fewer than 10% received financial advice on investments, pensions or retirement planning in the past 12 months.

In the wake of new tariffs announced at the start of last month by US President, Donald Trump, the Bank of England has voted in favour of lowering the UK base rate to 4.25%. Find out the impact this could have on your savings and mortgage:

Meanwhile, volatile swap markets provide impetus for mortgage cuts. Find out how your finance might be affected:

The Co-operative Bank has relaunched its switching incentive, and now offers eligible customers up to £175. Find out more.

The Co-operative Bank has relaunched its switching incentive, and now offers eligible customers up to £175.

With unused pension pots set to be subject to Inheritance Tax in April 2027, Kellands Hale explains how you can prepare for the upcoming changes.

With unused pension pots set to be subject to Inheritance Tax in April 2027, Kellands Hale explains how you can prepare for the upcoming changes.