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Fraud victims waiting ‘for long periods’ on bank phonelines to report crime

The average wait time was 10 minutes, 51 seconds, the Which? investigation found.

The Independent UK

Mortgages: Bank of England raises interest rates to 1% — here’s what it means for you

First-time buyers are being “clobbered on all sides” as interest rate hikes mean it will be harder to get a mortgage.

Evening Standard

Interest rates raised to 1% by Bank of England - the highest rate in 13 years

The rise tightens the cost-of-living squeeze for Londoners and has been described as a ‘bitter blow’

Evening Standard

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Martin Lewis shares four banks where you can get up to £150 for free

Some offers are even available to existing customers

Manchester Evening News

Earn up to £150 for switching your bank account or enjoy 100 free sausage rolls from Greggs

More than 196,960 account switches took place between January and March 2022.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis says you can claim free £175 payment - but deadline is fast approaching

Customers must meet certain criteria to claim the cash.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues two-day warning for those wanting to claim free £175

However, there is certain criteria you must meet first

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First Direct launches new 5% deposit mortgage deals for first-time buyers and existing home owners

First Direct is also offering an Agreement in Principle for up to six months.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns people only have 48 hours to claim free £175

As the cost of living continues to bite, many people can get their hands on free cash if they act fast

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis shares simple tip for getting £175 by switching bank accounts

Many banks are offering similar deals

Bristol Post

First Direct set to launch new 3.5% savings rate this week

The new rate will make it one of the best currently available from a UK bank.

Daily Record

Switch your current bank account and earn up to £175 free cash or return flights to the Bahamas

Four banks are offering cash incentives to switch and one is offering thousands of reward points.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis tells customers how to get free cash up to £175 from changing bank

As the UK heads towards a cost of living crisis, money saving expert Martin Lewis has shared how people can get 'free money' of up to £175 just by switching banks.

Glasgow Live

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis tells customers how to get £175 from changing bank

Only people who haven’t had a HSBC current account, or opened one with First Direct, since January 2019 will be eligible for the offer

Wales Online

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Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert team shares how to get up to £175 for free from banks

Banks are using the payment as an incentive for new customers to switch to using them

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis explains how you can get £175 from your bank

One bank is offering £175 for new customers who move over to its Advance current account.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £175 for free from the bank

HSBC is currently offering the biggest upfront ‘switch bribe’ since before Covid, money expert says

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis' MSE website explains how you can get a free £175 from your bank

HSBC is currently offering £175 to new customers who switch to its HSBC Advance current account. We explain all the eligibility criteria below and who qualifies for the free cash

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Daily Record

First Direct offering free £150 cash within 28 days to people switching bank accounts

The online bank is also offering £20 to customers who open an online account.

Leeds Live

Stormzy commands Leeds First Direct Arena stage in swaggering return as he dubs himself 'king of rap'

Stormzy commands the stage in swaggering First Direct Arena return

The Guardian - UK

Scammers guessed my credit card number – and they could guess yours too

Samuel Gibbs was surprised when his details were used to pay for a stranger’s takeaway. It is just one of a flood of ‘guess attacks’

The Guardian - UK

Fraudsters use First Direct customers’ card details to buy food at Nando’s

Hundreds of account holders report fraudulent transactions, some for more than £100

Daily Mirror

Scammers pretending to be Nando's swindle money from 2,500 First Direct customers

First Direct customers spotted payments to Nando's from their accounts - despite never ordering from there. The bank have said no customers will be left out of pocket

Daily Record

Four banks offer up to £150 free cash to new customers who switch account

NatWest, Santander, First Direct and Nationwide are offering big bonus incentives.

Daily Record

NatWest, Santander, First Direct and Nationwide offer new customers up to £150 free cash to switch banks

Swapping your old bank account for a new one could earn you some free cash.

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