Government funds Big Society Capital with dormant bank account cash

12 April 2012

The Government is using £400 million of unclaimed cash from dormant bank accounts to fund social enterprises and charities in the UK.

Banking safety: top tips on ATM use

11 April 2012

Taking a few simple precautions should seriously reduce the risk of falling foul of fraudsters at the ATM.

Bank account fraud prompts calls for security reviews

10 April 2012

CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention service, has called for a review of online security practices following high levels of bank account fraud last year.

Internet banking 'is no. 1'

5 April 2012

Round-the-clock access is just one of the features that makes online banking the most popular use of the internet, with almost 60% of respondents showing they use online banking, a new survey shows.

38% of UK adults 'admit to neglecting their finances'

4 April 2012

More than a third of people in the UK admit to neglecting their finances, according to research by Scottish Widows. But what steps should you take to start regaining control?

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