Bank charges
How to get a grip on your personal finances in the new year
It’s been a tough year for millions of people, and 2023 is looking even worse. Here are some remedies to try
Rupert Jones
02, Jan, 2023 @8:00 AM
Dangers of leaving my envelope in a Lloyds safe place
It was left 19 years ago at my local branch, now it’s been lost
Anna Tims
20, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
Barclays pulls financial safety net as cost of living crisis bites
Current account holders are being told their arranged overdraft facility will be withdrawn
Anna Tims
15, Aug, 2022 @8:00 AM
Lloyds won’t close my alcoholic father’s joint account with mum
He is running up an overdraft on a Gold account but the bank won’t help
Anna Tims
10, Mar, 2022 @7:00 AM
HSBC whistleblower claims vindication after bank’s £200m payout to customers
Nicholas Wilson says redress scheme is a direct result of his campaign over excessive charges
Rupert Jones
19, Jun, 2021 @9:00 AM
Banks are back with handouts to lure in new customers
If you are tempted to switch accounts for the promise of free money or wine, weigh up the costs
Shane Hickey
21, Feb, 2021 @9:15 AM
The best (and the worst) that could happen to your money this year
As we bid farewell to 2020, with its gains for those who could keep working, and losses for those who were furloughed or put out of work, what could 2021 hold?
Shane Hickey
03, Jan, 2021 @9:00 AM
Monzo launches £180-a-year premium account despite downturn
Digital bank says it is confident its mainly younger customers will pay for extra services
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
20, Oct, 2020 @6:00 AM
Banking watchdog drops threat of inquiry into overdraft charges
FCA says it will keep a close eye on situation, after major banks set virtually identical rates
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
01, Jul, 2020 @10:44 AM
Fewer ATMs, no more cheques and lower e-payment fees predicted for Australia in wake of coronavirus
Reserve Bank says societal shifts around shopping amid pandemic likely to become ‘permanent change in behaviour’
Paul Karp
03, Jun, 2020 @3:10 AM
UK banks told to explain 40% overdraft rates
FCA says it will be ‘keeping a close eye on the market’ after lenders set similar charges
Julia Kollewe
28, Jan, 2020 @8:49 AM
Sharp rise in UK consumer debt among less well-off, thinktank warns
Resolution Foundation says increasing reliance on credit cards and overdrafts is storing up problems
Larry Elliott
15, Jan, 2020 @6:01 AM
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