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July 16, 2025
Best Bank Account Switching Deals for July 2025: Get Up to £175 Free Cash
Best Bank Account Switching Deals for July 2025: Get Up to £175 Free Cash With banks competing fiercely for new customers, July 2025 brings some of the most generous current account switching bonuses we’ve seen this year. Barclays has just launched a market-leading £175 incentive – but is it the right deal for you? We […]
July 16, 2025
Thousands of UK Savers Hit With Unexpected Tax Bills – Are You Affected?
HMRC has begun issuing surprise tax demand letters to British savers, with experts warning that those with just £3,500 in savings could face unexpected bills. The tax authority is cracking down on unpaid savings interest tax as the new financial year begins. Why Are People Receiving Tax Demands? HMRC’s sophisticated systems automatically track interest earned across bank […]
July 13, 2025
UK Economic Slowdown Increases Likelihood of August Rate Cut
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% contraction in April, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the figures “disappointing,” economists now believe an August interest rate cut is highly probable as the Bank of England seeks to stimulate growth. Key Economic Takeaways 📉 GDP Decline: Two consecutive months of contraction […]
July 13, 2025
State Pension Age Change: What You Need to Know About the 2026 Transition
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a major shift in the State Pension age, with the threshold gradually increasing from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. This change will affect millions of Britons, particularly those born between April 1960 and April 1977. Here’s what you need to know about how the transition will work—and when you can expect to […]
July 11, 2025
Cybercrime Crackdown: Four Arrested Over Major Retail Hacks Targeting M&S and Co-op
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has made a major breakthrough in its investigation into a series of crippling cyber-attacks that disrupted some of Britain’s biggest retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Who Was Arrested? A 20-year-old woman in Staffordshire Three males (aged 17 to 19) in London and the West Midlands One suspect is a 19-year-old Latvian national The others are UK […]
July 11, 2025
Rare Paddington Bear 50p Coin Listed for £10,000 – But Is It Really Worth It?
A Paddington Bear 50p coin has appeared on eBay with an eye-watering £10,000 price tag, sparking excitement among collectors. But before you start rummaging through your spare change, experts warn that this “rare” coin might not be as valuable as it seems. The Paddington Bear 50p: What Makes It Special? Released by the Royal Mint in 2018–2019, this commemorative coin celebrates 60 years of […]
July 9, 2025
Monzo Hit With £21m Fine Over Financial Crime Control Failures
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has slapped digital bank Monzo with a £21.1 million fine for serious lapses in its financial crime controls, including allowing customers to register accounts using Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street as their addresses. What Went Wrong? The FCA found that between October 2018 and August 2020, Monzo’s anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention systems were inadequate as the bank rapidly expanded. Despite warnings, Monzo continued […]
July 9, 2025
Slow & Steady Passive Portfolio Q2 2025 Update: Resilience Amid Market Volatility
Three months ago, the Slow & Steady passive portfolio was weathering the storm of geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions. Today, it has not only recovered but gained a modest 1.6% year-to-date return—proving once again that patience and discipline pay off in investing. Quarterly Performance Breakdown Our four equity funds delivered double-digit gains this quarter, while global property investments lagged. Meanwhile, UK gilts continue to disappoint, […]