Banking

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 […]

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

The HSBC Student Credit Card is one of the best overall due to its low APR, no annual fee, and wide availability. It’s ideal for students who already have or plan to open an HSBC student bank account. The card is designed to be a safe entry into credit, with a modest limit and low

The best Avios credit card in the UK depends on how much you spend and how often you fly with British Airways, but for most frequent travellers, the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card is considered the best overall. Avios credit cards help UK consumers earn reward points for flights and travel. Here’s how