UK Finance1 Oct 2025Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile paymentsRegular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.1 Oct 202525 Jul 2025Council faces annual £16m funding cut, leader saysThe Labour government is set to introduce a new multi-year funding settlement for councils.25 Jul 20252 Jun 2025First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 yearsMortgage lengths have stayed above 30 years despite some falls in interest rates.2 Jun 20255 Apr 2025Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messyWhat made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?5 Apr 202514 Nov 2024Investment firm ran Ponzi scheme, High Court rulesLondon Capital & Finance (LCF) raised £237m from more then 11,600 investors before collapsing.14 Nov 202417 Oct 2024Fraudsters steal more than £3m a day as cases riseFraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows.17 Oct 20243 Oct 2024Banks to put four-day hold on suspicious paymentsRules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.3 Oct 202424 Jul 2024Cash-only spending in surprise jump as people budgetBut young shoppers are far more likely to use their phones to pay for things, despite stretched budgets.24 Jul 202430 Apr 2024Town's banking hub signs and access plan unveiled The new financial centre is planned for a vacant former travel agent in the centre of Darwen.30 Apr 2024...
