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First Direct in danger of losing its customer-service crown amid flood of complaints about call wait times By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 6 July 2021 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 6 July 2021 On Hold: First Direct customers are complaining about call wait times First Direct is in danger of losing … Read more
Record low rates hit mortgage market: TSB and HSBC both launch two-year fixed deals at just 0.94% (but beware the hefty fees) By Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 6 July 2021 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 6 July 2021 Lenders are enticing borrowers with the lowest mortgage rates on record. TSB and … Read more
As the world economy roars back into action, commodity prices are soaring. After slumping into negative figures last year, a barrel of oil is back at more than $78 — its highest price since 2019. Meanwhile, tensions between big oil exporters — including Saudi Arabia and UAE — could see prices rise further. Non-energy commodities, … Read more
The 400bhp E-Type that drives like a modern car: Give this British firm your classic Jaguar AND £325k and they’ll double its power and fit 21st century parts Unleashed is a new brand launched by Kent-based restoration specialist, E-Type UK It has taken a 1970s Series III E-Type and spent 4,000 hours and £325k converting … Read more
There are more buy-to-let mortgage deals available now than at any point during the pandemic, including ‘green’ deals – but some landlords are considering leaving the market due to incoming energy efficiency rules. The number of deals on the market has reached more than 2,700, according to Moneyfacts, the highest since March 2020 and an … Read more
The current account switching war is ramping up this week with Halifax reintroducing its £100 switching offer tomorrow. Those switching to Halifax’s Ultimate Reward Current Account will only find similar cash bribes offered by two other banks – First Direct is also offering switchers £100 whilst HSBC a slightly bigger £125. However, the cash carrot is … Read more
The current account switching war is ramping up this week with Halifax reintroducing its £100 switching offer tomorrow. Those switching to Halifax’s Ultimate Reward Current Account will only find similar cash bribes offered by two other banks – First Direct is also offering switchers £100 whilst HSBC a slightly bigger £125. However, the cash carrot is … Read more
Invest in property with a difference: Charity Mencap’s property arm launches third retail bond and promises a 3.25% annual return Golden Lane Housing is the property arm of disability charity Mencap It is issuing its third retail bond and promises a 3.25% annual return It offers an opportunity for savers looking to invest ‘according to … Read more
Morrisons must not be sold for ‘wrong reasons’: Top City fund manager warns against loading supermaket with debt and selling off its property assets By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 5 July 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 5 July 2021 Morrisons must not be sold to private equity for the ‘wrong … Read more
I have just started work as the part-time clerk and responsible financial officer to a parish council and, as such, am a signatory on the council’s bank account and need online banking access. The council bank accounts are with NatWest, where I happen to be a personal customer of almost 40 years’ standing. However, they … Read more