Nicholas Dawson

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Annabal Bagdi

Labour is said to be 'looking at ISA reform'Labour is said to be 'looking at ISA reform'(Image: PA)Calls have been made to double the ISA allowance to £40,000. Treasury minister Emma Reynolds recently told the Treasury Committee that the Government is 'looking at ISA reform'. ‌Her comments come following reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves could introduce a new £4,000 cap on cash ISAs to encourage more investing.

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Matt Lloyd |Nicholas Dawson

The building society has issued an update to its customers, explaining that a new sort code and bank account number will be automatically issued to some people in 2025Nationwide Building Society is making important changes to some accounts(Image: (Image: Getty))Nationwide Building Society has shed light on significant changes to some of its savings accounts. The clarification came after a customer reached out via social media, puzzled by the receipt of a new sort code and bank account number.

1 month ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Charlotte Fisher

Some customers have complained people are receiving double the amount they should haveNationwide has addressed worries about people receiving the wrong amount in thank-you payments paid out this week. The bank began paying out its £50 one off thank-you payments to customers this week - but there has been an apparent discrepancy in some of the payments. Some customers have raised concerns that others appear to be receiving double this amount, the Mirror reports.

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Kelly Ashmore

The one-off payment was being given to customers who change over from another providerFirst Direct has issued an 'any time' warning over its £175 bank switch offer. The one-off payment was being given to customers who change over from another provider. Customers should set up a 1st Account with the bank using the Current Account Switch Service.

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Annabal Bagdi |Nicholas Dawson

A new rule coming in next year is set to cost people thousands of pounds as they lose out on their benefits, a charity has warned. The changes don't 'reflect the reality'PIP eligibility rules are changing(Image: Getty)A charity has voiced concerns that alterations to the eligibility criteria for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) might drive recipients into hardship as they stand to lose their benefits.