Monzo app technical issues lock thousands out of accounts
Thousands of Monzo customers encountered Monzo app technical issues on Wednesday afternoon, leaving them unable to access the full range of features on the digital bank’s app. The company said... Read More
UK House Price Growth Slowed to 2% as Stamp Duty Changes Bite
UK house price growth slowed sharply in June, with the average annual rise dropping to 2.0% from 3.0% the previous month, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics... Read More
Trainline Virgin Atlantic drip pricing probes could mean consumer payouts
The UK’s competition regulator has opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over drip pricing, the practice of separating mandatory charges from the headline price or... Read More
UK cash payments decline to 8% as digital banking hits 91% adoption
UK cash payments decline is accelerating, with cash now representing just 8% of all payments made in 2025, down from 9% the previous year and 45% a decade ago, according... Read More
FTSE 100 oil stocks rise as Iran blockade keeps Hormuz fears alive
The FTSE 100 oil stocks rise on Tuesday helped the index close in positive territory, even as European markets retreated and bond markets added a note of caution to the... Read More
UK Inflation July 2026 Forecast to Hit 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite
Official figures due on Wednesday are expected to show UK inflation in July 2026 climbing to 2.9%, up from 2.6% in June, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy... Read More
