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UK banks shortchanging savers with ‘measly’ rates, says Which?

Some instant access accounts as low as 0.1% despite Bank of England’s 4.5% base interest rate

The Guardian - UK

Savers should ditch and switch if they are not satisfied with rates – Which?

The consumer group said become even more important to get better returns on savings accounts amid the living costs squeeze.

The Independent UK

Boost for savers as banks unveil new deals

First Direct is launching a new one-year fixed-rate savings account paying 4.6% interest and is offering £175 to switch to its current account.

The Independent UK

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The ins and outs of inheritance tax

Inheritance tax is seen as the most unfair tax in the UK, despite the small number of families who actually have to pay it.

The Week

Banks apologise to customers following disruption to services on Tuesday

Both First Direct and HSBC UK have apologised after issues with their services on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

HSBC launches new £200 free cash switching offer to people moving their everyday banking services

RBS, NatWest and First Direct are also offering up to £200 to new customers switching banks.

Daily Record

HSBC is giving away £200 to new customers - see how to claim the cash

The bank bribe is available when you move your existing current account to an HSBC Advance or Premier bank account - and there is currently no end date for this offer

Daily Mirror

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RBS, NatWest and First Direct offer people up to £200 in free cash to switch bank accounts

Nearly one million people used the Current Account Switch Service in 2022.

Daily Record

HSBC extends deadline for customers to secure bigger interest-free overdraft

HSBC customers now have until 10 May to increase their interest-free overdraft limit from £25 to £500. Lloyds, Nationwide and First Direct also offer similar support. We explain everything you need to know

The Money Edit

How a junior ISA could help make your child a millionaire

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) aren’t just for adults. You could use tax-efficient investments to make your child a millionaire within a few decades.

The Week

‘My bank did not stop £6,500 payment to holiday scammers despite my pleas’

A Briton’s nightmare over a Greek villa highlights the dangers of online bookings. We hear her story and look at how to protect yourself

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis shares quick way for couples to make £400 free cash this month

If you are not that bothered about who you bank with , this could be an easy way to boost your finances.

Daily Record

All the free money you may be able to claim right now in Wales

From one-off energy support payments to 'free money' available if you switch banks - here's how you could be claiming extra cash right now

Wales Online

NatWest offering new and existing customers free £200 within seven days after meeting switch criteria

Lloyds Bank, First Direct and TSB are all offering new cash incentives to customers who switch their banking services.

Daily Record

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Wales Online

Money Saving Expert's advice on the four banks offering you hundreds of pounds for free

Lots of banks often offer cash incentives to get people to join them

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis fan explains how they made £7,000 by switching banks

Banks often offer cash incentives to new customers willing to make a full switch off their existing current account and it is considered a relatively "quick and easy" way to make some extra cash

Daily Mirror

Full list of bank switch offers worth up to £200 - from Santander to TSB and First Direct

Switching banks has always been seen as a "quick and easy" way of making a little extra cash as banks usually offer an incentive for newbies to sign up and several banks have introduced new offers over the last few months

Wales Online

Three banks are giving away up to £200 free if you don't have account with them

Santander has joined Lloyds and first direct in offering non-customers free money

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Daily Mirror

Everything you can do to survive until payday and boost your finances to beat Blue Monday

Blue Monday falls on January 16 - but whether you think it is made up or not, there are still plenty of ways to boost your finances in January, at a time where payday might still feel far off

Leeds Live

Lewis Capaldi's spectacular night at Leeds First Direct Arena review: From breaking up a fight to donning a bra

'Who turns ups up to a my (Lewis Capaldi) gig and starts scrapping?'

Daily Mirror

20 ways to make extra money and boost your finances in 2023 - as cost of living bites

If you're worried about feeling the squeeze in 2023, we round up 20 ways to make extra money and boost the cash you've already got - and it could make you £1,000s richer

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis’ MSE website shares tip to get free £175 and 7% interest on savings

The Money Saving Expert website said the bank had the “best” rating in its most recent money savers opinion poll and that it provided a pretty “decent” switching offer at the moment

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis shares tip to get free £175 in less than a month

The extra cash could really help people out amid the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

HSBC: You can get £200 free cash paid into your account but just hours are left to claim

HSBC bank is currently offering those who switch to its Advance Account £200 in free money as a sign-up bonus - but the offer finishes at 11.59pm tonight

Daily Mirror

Just two days left to cash in and get £200 free from your bank - how it works

The £200 switching offer is available to customers who move to HSBC’s Advance or Premier Bank Account, using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS)

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