Current account switches ‘jumped by 43% annually in first quarter of 2026’ High levels of activity are expected to continue as interest rates creep back up, the Current Account Switch Service said. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Millions are missing out on potentially hundreds of dollars by being loyal to a bank Why it’s worth shopping around to get the best banking deal as millions miss out on thousands of pounds The Independent UK · Jan 9
Campaigners in legal effort to suspend trial of puberty blockers in England Activists argue research could harm children but NHS adviser says study is necessary to allow families to make informed decisions The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoria The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
The high street bank that has attracted most current account switches this year Barclays and Halifax were among the biggest losers of current accounts due to switches, Cass data shows The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Why most of us are reluctant to switch banks, even though it could cut our environmental impact Beyond cutting back on meat or making the jump to an electric vehicle, another way consumers can reduce their environmental impact is to switch to a green bank. It’s a lifestyle change that could deliver powerful effects – removing money from the fossil fuels pipeline – for little effort or… The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025
Busiest UK locations for current account switches using service revealed Customers face falling interest rates, branch closures and an increasing marketplace of diverse offerings from banks, a switching service said. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of ‘serious harm’ Workers affected by university restructure advised to ‘remove themselves from the hazardous work environment’ if they believe they are at psychosocial risk The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025
June ‘strongest month of 2025 so far for current account switches’ Some 88,146 switches were processed through the Current Account Switch Service during the month. Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025
Major UK bank will now pay you £185 to switch to them Banks and building societies can pay you to move to them but be sure to check the product suits your needs The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest biggest ‘winners’ from account switching service March has been the busiest month of the year so far for changing providers, the Current Account Switch Service said. Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Millions switched current accounts last year as bank with most switchers revealed March has been the busiest month of the year so far for changing providers, the Current Account Switch Service said. The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Over 1.1m people used current account switch service in 2024 - one big winner isn’t even a bank Nationwide have proven a popular destination on the back of their switch offers The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 1.2m current accounts moved using switching service in 2024 It marked the second year in a row that current account switches have topped one million, the Current Account Switch Service said.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025 What is the current account switch service and how can you use it to earn money? Moving banks is far less hassle than you might think thanks to a free switching tool
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025 Gender dysphoria diagnoses among children in England rise fiftyfold over 10 years Study of GP records finds prevalence rose from one in 60,000 in 2011 to one in 1,200 in 2021 – but numbers still low overall
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024 Top Chinese economist disappears after criticising Xi Jinping in private chat – report Zhu Hengpeng, who worked for an influential government thinktank, has reportedly not been seen in public since making disparaging remarks on WeChat
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024 Concerns as cross-sex hormones available online for just £11 a month Experts fear children questioning their gender may turn to hidden economy to obtain hormones illegally
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024 The SNP failed as an activist party. If it becomes a competent governing force, it may have a chance Whoever wins must stop acting like the leader of an independent nation that does not yet exist, and start leading the real Scotland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024 We are ashamed of the role psychology played in gender care Sixteen senior psychologists reveal how their profession failed young people at Gender Identity Development Service clinics
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024 Schools in England and Wales using ‘gender toolkit’ risk being sued by parents Leading barrister warns that the kit – used to support gender-questioning children – is likely to be in breach of equality laws and could violate pupils’ rights
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024 Why disturbing leaks from US gender group WPATH ring alarm bells in the NHS WPATH is no model in the search for evidence-based care of transgender children
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Slash your overdraft costs and get ‘free’ cash: how to get your bank and savings into shape Switch to a better current account, revive your Isa and pick a savings best buy to make the most of your money
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 More than 9.6m current accounts switched since service launched a decade ago The Current Account Switch Service, which takes the hassle out of moving bank or building society accounts, launched on September 16 2013.