Vicky Shaw
Money
Initiative helping people to access banking services is expanded to more banks
Banks will work with Shelter and UK Finance to help improve access to banking services for people who are financially excluded.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman
The coin’s design features characters including Morph, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Wallace and Gromit.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Stamp duty reform needed to help first-time buyers afford homes, say MPs
Rocketing house prices and slow wage growth have contributed to a deterioration in the affordability of home ownership in England, a committee said.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Money
FCA aims to help more people such as first-time buyers to access mortgages
The regulator said it believes that some creditworthy people may be currently underserved by the market.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
UK
Fifth of drivers ‘cutting vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel’
Three-fifths of drivers surveyed said they were concerned by the cost of fuel.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Hundreds more mortgage deals available than in early May – Moneyfacts
The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Coffee dates ‘favoured over romantic dinners’ as daters feel financial pressures
The average single person spends around £2,270 a year on dating-related activities, VistaPrint said.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Average pocket money received by children revealed by money app
Analysis by GoHenry showed the average amounts that children are receiving across Britain, among its customers.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Revolut offers boosted 5% savings rate to new customers
Savers need to sign up to an account before August 4 to be eligible.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Bogus insurance claims worth £233m detected by Aviva in 2025
Aviva said it is seeing a growing number of claims supported by AI‑generated images and manipulated documents, particularly in motor insurance.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
NatWest Group makes bank branch commitment but also announces nine more closures
The bank said it will not make any further branch closure announcements for NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank until at least 2029.
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026
Money
Average UK house price dipped by 0.1% in May amid global uncertainty – Halifax
Property prices continue to reflect the uncertainty linked to developments in the Middle East, the bank said.
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026
Money
Defibrillators and bleed control kits to be installed in Nationwide branches
The building society said life-saving training will also be offered to staff and communities.
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026
Money
Barclays scraps monthly customer fee for self-directed investors
With the fee removed, someone with a £50,000 portfolio would save an annual charge of £125.
By Vicky Shaw
4 Jun 2026
Money
Retirement ‘cliff edge’ warning as figures indicate income levels needed
The retirement living standards have been developed to help people understand what kind of lifestyle they could be on course for in later life.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Jun 2026
Money
Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on its new-look banknotes
People are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of notes.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Jun 2026
Money
Average UK house price fell by 0.6% month-nth in May, says Nationwide
The decrease in average property values was the first month-on-month fall seen so far this year, Nationwide Building Society said.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Jun 2026
Property News
Average UK house price fell month-on-month in May, says Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society reported a 0.6% month-on-month dip
By Vicky Shaw
1 Jun 2026
Money
Five ‘essentials’ World Cup fans need to know about insurance before travelling
People should understand the key features of travel insurance and choose a policy that suits their needs, the Association of British Insurers said.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Jun 2026
Money
Less than half of people feel confident about investing – survey
Six in 10 people surveyed think some people are ‘born investors,’ Aviva said.
By Vicky Shaw
26 May 2026
Money
Holidaymakers told carrying out ‘simple check’ before summer trip may save money
Financial information business Defaqto said some holidaymakers may already have some insurance cover they are not aware of.
By Vicky Shaw
25 May 2026