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Warning for all McAfee customers over renewal e-mail scam
Fake 'renewal' subscription e-mails are being circulated to try and trick uniwtting victims.
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Halifax issues key update over customers needing to hand over 'code'
Halifax, which has branches in Birmingham, has clarified its policies after a question from a customer about a change to their account.
Universal Credit ID checks called 'humiliating' as petition urges DWP to act
A parliamentary petition has been launched calling on the DWP to end identity verification checks for Universal Credit claimants
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86 NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Santander bank branches closing in June 2026
The financial institutions are closing dozens of branches throughout 2026 saying more people prefer to use online banking.
Pubs given new rules during World Cup as red tape ditched
The government has confirmed that England's pubs will be able to serve pavement pints during the World Cup and host beer garden screenings, in a bid to boost pub takings for struggling venues
HMRC urges 400,000 UK families to check if they're missing out on £2,000 perk
Hundreds of thousands of families could be missing out on tax-free payments that 'make a big difference to household expenses'.
HMRC handing £27 a week to parents whose child hits milestone age
Many parents are missing out on more than £1,000 a year in the form of Child Benefit.
NatWest makes 'really exciting' announcement for people in two parts of England
NatWest has announced the appointment of Laura Capper as the firm’s Regional Managing Director.
Katie Price makes big decision about Lee Andrews romance - 'he'd never mess with me'
Katie Price has made a firm decision about her jailed husband Lee Andrews as he remains detained in Dubai prison - here's what she said
UK households being slapped with 'unfair' £500 mortgage hikes
The boss of Britain’s largest housebuilder said on Thursday it was the most challenging time to be a first-time buyer since the 2008 financial crisis.
Moment quad riders sent flying as vigilante ploughed truck into them
The teen, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, suffered multiple fractures
Katie Price puts wedding ring back on and declares love for Lee Andrews
Katie Price has taken to social media to share a new update on her relationship with husband Lee Andrews following his absence in Dubai
NatWest makes major change in 'fraud and financial crime' crackdown
NatWest has partnered with Cleareye.ai, an AI specialist in trade finance, to streamline trade processing and bolster compliance oversight.
Concern as man, 82, goes missing in Birmimgham wearing dressing gown
Police have urged people to call 999 if they see Brian
Nationwide's 'life-saving' change as 605 bank branches become emergency hubs
Nationwide bank branches are being equipped with public access defibrillators and bleed control kits
Major UK building society issues warning to people with average £4,000 balance
Research by Skipton Building Society shows one in three people is experiencing a “money-moving paralysis”.
Three more charged after Henry Nowak protest bringing total to 14
The total number of people charged with causing violent disorder at a protest in Southampton earlier this week has risen to 14.
Man and several dogs found dead in home as woman arrested
A woman has been arrested on suspicious of manslaughter after a man and several dogs were found dead at a house in West Derby, Liverpool, on Friday evening
Three Brits admit killing restaurant owner after 'row about unpaid bill'
Three British men appeared in court in Canada over the death of a restaurant owner who died a week after he was reportedly punched in an argument over an alleged unpaid bill
'Rude' neighbour gets 'hostile' when asked not to block drive
A retired homeowner was fed-up of cars 'routinely' pulling up across their driveway