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Brits switching to online banking

Nearly a quarter of Brits access their banking records online every day, according to research from the Payments Council. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 19 May 2011

UK consumers banking on their savings

There is an increased enthusiasm for people banking on their savings in the UK, according to Moneymagpie.com. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 20 Apr 2011

Banking: One in five parents not prioritising time with family

One in five adults do not prioritise time with their children or grandchildren as much as they would like, according to banking firm Scottish Widows. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 6 Apr 2011

Ethical banking: People want to see returns on their savings

Consumers are looking for a good return when they are saving and investing in the banking sector, according to Triodos Bank. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 6 Apr 2011

Over a quarter of Brits less likely to save

Over a quarter of Brits will be less likely to save over the next three months, according to data from National Savings and Investment (NS&I). More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 4 Apr 2011

Quarter of Brits are worried about their financial position

Four in ten Brits have been left worried about their financial position as they compare the potential effects of the Budget, according to research from uSwitch.com More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 25 Mar 2011

Younger generation 'need more help understanding Isas', says Lloyds

The younger generation need more help to understand the benefits of banking with Isa's, according to research from Lloyds TSB Savings. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 22 Mar 2011

One-third of Brits do not understand banking

Nearly one in three Britons have no idea what the banking sector actually does with their money, according to new research. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 4 Mar 2011

Rainy day savings 'being made by numerous people'

Rainy day provisions are being focused on by almost one quarter of the country's savers right now, it has been suggested, which may interest those who are looking to compare money saving products. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 24 Feb 2011

Inflation 'reducing the value of savings'

The recent increase in inflation has reduced the incentives for Brits to save, according to one commentator. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 18 Feb 2011

Base rate rise 'would not increase repossessions'

The number of properties being repossessed would not be significantly affected by an increase in the base interest rate, it has been claimed. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 17 Feb 2011

Savers 'need to maximise returns'

Savers need to look for the best places to put their money in the current low-interest environment, an expert has suggested. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 11 Feb 2011

ISA choice 'depends on risk attitude'

Savers should base their choice of ISA on their attitude to risk, an expert has suggested. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 10 Feb 2011

ISA saving 'needs to be efficient'

Savers in the UK have to ensure they are using their ISAs in the most efficient manner possible, an expert has asserted. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 9 Feb 2011

Household budgets 'have to move from borrowing to saving'

It will take some time for people to switch their financial focus from borrowing to saving, an expert has suggested. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 8 Feb 2011

East Londoners 'vulnerable to money mule scam'

East Londoners appear to the people at most risk of falling for a money-laundering scam using fake job recruitment, it has been found. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 4 Feb 2011

Financial information 'should never go in emails'

Consumers should never be convinced to reveal their financial details in an email, an internet security awareness campaign has said. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 4 Feb 2011

One-quarter of Brits 'have no spare cash'

An increasing number of British consumers currently have no spare money, new research has found. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 3 Feb 2011

Financial advice 'essential for retirees with debt'

People worried about entering retirement in debt need to seek personalised financial advice, an expert has claimed. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 31 Jan 2011

Households 'face further financial burdens'

The financial pressure being placed on the UK's households is unlikely to slacken in the coming months, it has been claimed. More »

By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 27 Jan 2011