What happens when a bank fails: deposit protection explained
The FSCS covers £85,000 per person per authorised institution and the Bank of England can resolve a failing bank over a weekend, but shared…
Marcus Vale
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#Banking
Stories tagged “Banking”.
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Banking sector regulatory capital - 2025 Q4
Banking sector regulatory capital - 2025 Q4. A business report — sourced from Bank of England Statistics.
Marcus Vale
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Banking sector regulatory capital - 2026 Q1
Banking sector regulatory capital - 2026 Q1. A business report — sourced from Bank of England Statistics.
Marcus Vale
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Building a banking regime for the future - speech by David Bailey
Building a banking regime for the future - speech by David Bailey. A business report — sourced from Bank of England Speeches.
Marcus Vale
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Should You Switch Your Current Account? A UK Guide
Many UK banks now offer switching bonuses and better rates — here's how to make the move.
Sarah Henderson
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Best Savings Accounts in the UK for 2026
A comprehensive comparison of the top savings accounts available in the UK right now, from easy-access accounts to fixed-rate bonds —…
Rachel Ford
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Open Banking in the UK: How It's Changing the Way We Manage Money
Open banking has quietly transformed the way millions of Britons access financial services — but many consumers are still unaware of the…
Rachel Ford
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Edinburgh as a Financial Services Hub: What Makes It the UK's Second City of Finance
Edinburgh punches well above its weight as the UK's second-largest financial centre. From asset management to fintech, discover what drives…
Rachel Ford
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Best UK Banks in 2026: Current Accounts, Savings and Service Compared
From challenger banks to high-street giants, we compare the best UK banks in 2026 across current accounts, savings rates, customer service…
Sarah Henderson
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Joint Bank Accounts: How They Work and the Risks
A joint account is a bank account shared by two or more people. This UK guide explains how joint accounts work, the benefits for shared…
Rachel Stone
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How to Switch Bank Accounts (UK): The 7-Day Switch Service
Switching your current account in the UK is faster and safer than most people expect, thanks to the free Current Account Switch Service…
Rachel Stone
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What Are IBAN and SWIFT?
IBAN and SWIFT are the codes that make international bank payments work. This UK guide explains what an IBAN and a SWIFT/BIC code are, how…
Rachel Stone
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What Is a Sort Code?
A sort code is the six-digit number that identifies the UK bank and branch holding an account. This guide explains what a sort code is, how…
Rachel Stone
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Direct Debit vs Standing Order
Direct debits and standing orders both make automatic payments from your bank account, but they work very differently and offer different…
Rachel Stone
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What Is a Standing Order?
A standing order is an instruction you give your bank to pay a fixed amount to someone on a regular schedule. This UK guide explains how…
Rachel Stone
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What Is a Credit Crunch?
A credit crunch is a sudden, severe tightening of lending across the economy. Here is what causes one, how it spreads, and what governments…
Marcus Vale
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