Banking

Leading business bank account brand ANNA Money has secured a £10m growth debt facility from international tech investor Flashpoint as the UK fintech accelerates its expansion ahead of major changes to the UK tax system under Making Tax Digital (MTD). The funding comes as ANNA hits £30m in annual recurring revenue and prepares to support […]

NatWest has reinforced its position as one of the UK’s most active backers of female-led businesses after surpassing its £2 billion lending pledge well ahead of schedule, providing £2.84 billion in funding to more than 55,000 women entrepreneurs nationwide. The achievement highlights the UK bank’s long-term strategy to improve access to finance for women in

Allica Bank wants the UK to move from a system where SMEs avoid borrowing and grow slowly, to one where productive risk is supported, working capital is accessible, and banks actively help established businesses invest and scale. A new survey of nearly 200 accountants conducted by business banking provider Allica Bank shows that 83 percent

A new study from credit card brand Aqua has revealed just how dramatically festive spending habits spiral each year, with the average Brit overshooting their Christmas budget by £348. As households continue to grapple with rising living costs, the findings show that Christmas remains one of the biggest pressure points in the calendar for personal

Research from UK credit card brand Aqua has revealed that more Britons regret running up credit card debt than losing money in the crypto or NFT boom. According to Aqua’s Financial Learnings and Mistakes 2025 report, which surveyed 5,000 UK adults, 40% of respondents said accumulating credit card debt was one of their biggest financial

The FCA’s unfair motor loans compensation scheme is a proposed £14 million initiative to refund drivers who were overcharged for car finance because brokers or dealers received hidden commissions from lenders. Between 2007 and 2024, some brokers were allowed to increase customers’ interest rates to earn higher commissions, a practice the FCA has deemed unfair.

When you see headlines about the “average salary in the UK,” it can sound like there’s a single number that applies to everyone. In reality, the picture is far more complex. Pay varies depending on age, gender, region, industry, and whether you are in the public or private sector. Even the way data is collected

What are private banks? Private banks in the UK are financial institutions that offer personalized banking and financial services to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). These services often include wealth management, investment advisory, estate planning, and specialized lending. Their aim is to be all things to all their customers – especially the extremely rich ones, but with