Innovative Debt Consolidation Technology Could Save Brits £17.2bn in Unnecessary Interest Payments
- 22 hours 55 min ago
- Personal Finance
Millions of UK consumers could save an average of £1,257 each year by consolidating unoptimised debt, according to new Experian research. As the UK braces for the Autumn Budget this week and with Christmas spending adding seasonal pressure to household budgets, new research reveals that wider adoption of debt consolidation technology could unlock £15.1 billion in household spending and generate £2.1 billion in extra savings annually through... more
Friendly Fraud Expected to Increase by 25% Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, Warns ACI Worldwide
- 23 hours 5 min ago
- Personal Finance
'Friendly fraud’ is expected to increase by 25% between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, according to an analysis of billions of transactions of global eCommerce businesses by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology.
Zopa Bank Launches Investments to Help Brits Grow Their Money Confidently
- 5 days 23 hours ago
- Personal Finance
Zopa Group PLC, the digital bank pioneer trusted by 1.6 million customers, has entered the Investments market to help the 15 million Brits who hold excess cash grow their money confidently. Designed for the nation’s new generation of first-time investors looking to make their money work harder with peace of mind, Zopa Investments forms part of Zopa’s vision to build the Home of Money.
Up to 46 Million Brits Hit With Unexpected Costs as Families Brace for More Financial Pressure Ahead of the Budget
- 6 days 22 hours ago
- Personal Finance
New research from Creditspring reveals that the average Brit has spent hundreds of pounds in the past year on unplanned expenses - from car repairs and broken appliances to vet bills and home emergencies - with millions now worried that the upcoming Autumn Budget will make life even more expensive.
Smart Money App Plum Expands Cash ISA Bonus to Transfers-In
- 2 weeks 6 days ago
- Personal Finance
Smart money app Plum will now be offering its bonus interest rate for transfers-in to its popular Cash ISA product. Previously, the bonus rate was only available to customers depositing new funds into their Plum Cash ISA. Transfer-in customers will now be eligible for the full interest rate, including the bonus - a much more competitive rate than many high street banks offer.
GoHenry Celebrates the Government’s Decision to Make Financial Education Compulsory in Primary Schools – But Says ‘The Hard Work Starts Now’
- 2 weeks 6 days ago
- Personal Finance
GoHenry - the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest - has welcomed the outcome of the Curriculum & Assessment Review, which today concluded that financial education should be made compulsory in primary schools in England as part of Citizenship.
Urgent Need for Additional Support From Financial Services and Debt Advice Providers for Neurodivergent People in Debt, as 73% Report Feeling Overwhelmed
- 3 weeks 23 hours ago
- Personal Finance
New research commissioned by leading debt charity StepChange supported by global credit reference agency Equifax has uncovered the profound and often hidden financial challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. The research, which combined an online survey with in-depth interviews of neurodivergent individuals experiencing debt, found that:
Gatehouse Bank Partners with UK Charity Young Enterprise to Support Financial Education for Young People
- 3 weeks 1 day ago
- Personal Finance
Gatehouse Bank has today announced a multi-year partnership with Young Enterprise, a national financial and enterprise education charity committed to empowering young people in the UK by equipping them with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to succeed in life, including managing their money well.
Klarna Launches Memberships: Premium Perks Without Expensive Credit
- 4 weeks 23 hours ago
- Personal Finance
Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, today unveiled its new global membership program, introducing Premium and Max. The program delivers premium benefits like cashback, travel perks, and lifestyle rewards in a transparent, monthly plan, without the need to take on expensive credit. The launch marks a major step in Klarna’s evolution into a full-scale digital bank helping consumers manage their money with greater value and... more
National Pension Tracing Day: Millions Risk Losing Out on Old Workplace Pensions
- 1 month 2 days ago
- Personal Finance
PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, is urging savers to take a few minutes this National Pension Tracing Day (Sunday, 26 October 2025) to check whether they may be missing a pension from a previous job. With many people changing jobs multiple times throughout their careers, it’s easier than ever to lose track of old workplace pensions – potentially leaving significant hard-earned savings untapped.
Half of UK Gen Alpha Teens Already Hold £1,000+ in Savings
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
As the UK’s youngest consumer group approaches 16 in 2026 - new research from leading consumer insights platform Attest, finds Gen Alpha teens are already displaying advanced financial habits. Dubbed by Attest as the “Autonomous Generation” for their independence, digital fluency and self-directed choices, the UK’s youngest consumers are managing significant savings.
Pension-Finding Platform Raindrop Has Reunited Savers with Over £800 Million in Lost Pension Pots Since Launch
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Pension-finding platform, Raindrop has recovered over £800 million in lost pension pot savings for UK savers since launch. During 2025, Raindrop has recovered a total of almost £400 million from lost or forgotten pension pots for savers, already surpassing the £251 million found in 2024.
Fruitful Unveils Money Map, The First-Ever Automated Money System That Transforms Personalized Advice Into Action With Just One Click
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Today, Fruitful, the financial membership helping Americans understand, organize, and optimize their finances, launched Money Map, the first financial product that doesn’t just give advice, it executes it. Money Map transforms personalized financial advice into a visual, fully automated money system that can be activated with the click of a button.
From Playground To Profit: Kids’ Side Hustles Reveal Push For Financial Freedom
- 2 months 17 hours ago
- Personal Finance
As kids across the UK settle back into the new school year, many have business on the brain after a summer of side-hustles, according to a new report from
PensionBee Urges Pensions Commission to Deliver Bold Reforms to Secure Better Retirements for Millions of UK Savers
- 2 months 3 days ago
- Personal Finance
Millions risk being condemned to retirement poverty unless the UK’s pensions system is overhauled, PensionBee has warned, as it calls on the Pensions Commission to deliver bold reforms to tackle deep-rooted structural inequalities.
