Letting banks loose is back on the agenda as UK politicians chase growth at any cost Labour has helped get ball rolling by lifting the bankers’ bonus cap but we have seen before how this play ends The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Fintech giant Wise plans to shift main listing to New York as London sheds innovative companies Wise's listing shift underscores years of pain. "U.K. stock market continues to take a succession of blows to the head," one expert said. Fortune · Jun 5, 2025
Monzo annual profit surges as paying subscribers boost digital bank The company reported a pre-tax profit of £60.5 million for the year to the end of March – more than four-fold higher than the previous year. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025
Bank launches first-ever option to undo payments The feature aims to correct an issue that is costing Brits £825 million a year The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Monzo customers can cancel bank transfers if they quickly spot an error Customers will have a window of seconds to stop a payment going out, if they realise they have made a mistake. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
An expert guide to making the most from cashback deals A look at your options The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
The best bank debit cards to use for spending abroad in 2025 If you opt for cards over cash when abroad then always ensure you’re not charged a fee The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Monzo muscles in on home insurance market to target underprotected renters Research by the bank found that millions of renters could have about £12,000 of belongings unprotected. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
The billionaire pipeline: How a 2000s startup boom fueled Europe’s tech renaissance Why did it take Europe so long to kick-start its entrepreneurial streak? And what changed to allow the continent’s founder factories to flourish? Fortune · Mar 25, 2025
Victim of banking app scam issues warning to other Scots who could fall prey SCAMMERS have been targeting unsuspecting victims with a fake banking app in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025
Best and Worst Banks Revealed – And Lloyds and NatWest Didn’t Make the Cut The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest survey rankings, spotlighting the banks that are excelling and those that are falling short. The Fashion Central · Feb 18, 2025
Bank overtakes Monzo to become Britain’s favourite Chase, which entered the personal current account market just six months ago, secured the top spot The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its latest survey of some 23,000 people. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 ‘Shockingly lax’: how soaring British bank Starling had its wings clipped Launched as a challenger to traditional lenders, it profited from offering state-backed loans during Covid. But then the regulator came calling
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 Bank launches first automated 1p savings challenge The money trick has been advocated by money-saving experts, including Martin Lewis, for years
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Ticket sales spike on Oasis release while second-hand spending climbs – Monzo The digital bank’s yearly spending data sheds a light on the shopping habits of its more than 11 million customers in Britain.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 Warning after scammers pretending to work for Monzo pocket woman’s £6,000 savings Scammers pretending to work for online bank Monzo tricked a young professional into handing them her bank cards before stealing her life savings of more than £6,500.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 Yonder is the next-gen credit card that gives you more for your spending One user described it as if ‘Amex, Monzo and TimeOut had a baby’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024 Packaged UK current accounts: are the perks worth the money? For a monthly fee, banks offer everyday banking with all kinds of enticing extras. We examine how the ‘freebies’ stack up
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024 Why people would rather clean the toilet than check their bank balance – and the spending problems this leads to “One in three people would rather deep clean their bathroom – deep clean with rubber gloves and everything – rather than check their savings,” according to AJ Coyne, chief marketing officer at online bank Monzo. While this might sound like marketing hyperbole, it reflects a profound truth about our relationship…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024 ‘I couldn’t sleep’: victims of UK fraud epidemic tell their story With banks set to slash the maximum refund, those who fell prey to scammers recount their trauma … and relief at full repayment
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 £100 cash and interest-free overdrafts: how to pick a student bank account If you are heading off to university, there are tempting freebies on offer – we examine the best deals
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024 Monzo rated as Britain’s top bank in survey of 36,000 people The Competition and Markets Authority has published the findings of its latest survey.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024 APP fraud reimbursement ‘still largely depends on who victims bank with’ The Payment Systems Regulator has published authorised push payment scam reimbursement figures for banks and building societies.