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
Money
Children ‘more likely than working-age adults to live in private rented sector’
The number of 30-something renters has soared as young families have been priced out of homeownership, the Resolution Foundation said.
By Vicky Shaw
23 May 2026
Money
Nationwide Fairer Share payments: who is eligible and how much will people get?
Britain’s biggest building society has announced details of the latest Fairer Share windfall, with a wave of payments being made to customers soon.
By Vicky Shaw
21 May 2026
Film
My precious: The Lord Of The Rings coin celebrates 25 years since film release
The Royal Mint coin is the first in a seven-strong collection that will celebrate The Lord Of The Rings epic fantasy films.
By Vicky Shaw
20 May 2026
Money
Some ‘super contributor’ entrepreneurs putting over £300,000 into pensions
Money app Plum, which received figures from HM Revenue and Customs, said pension top-ups can help to avoid a pension shortfall later on.
By Vicky Shaw
20 May 2026
Money
Young drivers urged to steer clear of ‘ghost broking’ insurance scams
The Financial Conduct Authority is urging motorists to be wary of offers that sound too good to be true.
By Vicky Shaw
19 May 2026
Money
NS&I to start contacting bereaved families following missing savings blunder
Payments to affected estates will run over the coming months and are expected to conclude in the first half of 2027, the savings provider said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 May 2026
Money
Personal insolvencies up 7% annually in April
The number of companies going insolvent also climbed in April, according to Insolvency Service figures.
By Vicky Shaw
19 May 2026
Money
Reforms aim to help make consumer credit rules ‘fit for digital age’
The Consumer Credit Act was written for a different era, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City minister Rachel Blake said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 May 2026
Politics
15 million across UK under-saving for retirement, warns Pensions Commission
Forces that are reshaping society ‘demand a renewed national settlement on pensions’, the Commission’s interim report said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 May 2026
Property News
UK hotspots where Gen-Zs are getting on housing ladder revealed
Barking and Dagenham was found to be the most affordable area in London for first-time buyers
By Vicky Shaw
18 May 2026
Property News
London and the South East seeing annual asking price falls
The average price tag on a home in Britain jumped by £4,333 month-on-month in May
By Vicky Shaw
18 May 2026
Money
Review to examine bank branch closure impacts and identify those most affected
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said a ‘clear picture’ is needed of where communities are still losing out.
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Money
Boost for Premium Bonds holders as odds of winning set to improve
Premium Bonds provider NS&I has also increased some savings rates
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Home repossessions edge up but number of mortgages in arrears falls – UK Finance
The number of repossessions remains significantly below long-term averages, UK Finance said
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Property News
Flat owners to gain new rights to request faster broadband
Under the plans, leaseholders will gain a legal right to request fast, reliable broadband connections, which cannot be unreasonably refused.
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Money
Nationwide gives abuse survivors ability to hide harmful payment messages in app
From Thursday, Nationwide customers will be able to hide payment references on incoming transfers in the society’s app, taking power from abusers.
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Politics
Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report
Until there is a clearer path for inflation and borrowing costs, activity and sentiment look set to remain subdued, RICS said.
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Music
Pink Floyd rainbow prism effect coins launched by The Royal Mint
Pink Floyd join David Bowie, George Michael, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury in The Royal Mint’s ‘music legends’ series.
By Vicky Shaw
14 May 2026
Money
Waspi women confirm plans to proceed with fresh legal challenge
Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi campaign, said ‘we will not be ignored, and we will not give up this fight’.
By Vicky Shaw
13 May 2026
Money
Review will check if investment firms offer bereaved customers adequate support
The FCA will look at the experience customers have from when firms are told about a bereavement, through to the settlement or transfer of investments.
By Vicky Shaw
13 May 2026