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Britons lost £177.6m to impersonation scams in 2022: ‘Fraudsters have improved their tricks’

The figures were released during Take Five Week, which encourages people to pause to think before transferring money or handing over personal details

The Independent UK

£177.6m lost to impersonation scams in 2022, says UK Finance

The figures were released during Take Five Week, which encourages people to pause to think before transferring money or handing over personal details.

The Independent UK

Interest rate rise another 'body blow' to household finances, says debt charity

Mortgage borrowers on deals which track the base rate will now see nearly £24 per month added to their costs on average

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Mortgage payers 'hammered' as Bank of England hikes interest rates

INTEREST rates have been pushed up for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25 per cent, the highest rate for 14 years.

The National (Scotland)

‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised

Thursday’s base rate increase will add around £23.71 per month or more than £284 per year to the average tracker mortgage, industry figures show.

The Independent UK

UK interest rate rise: what it means for you

How the new base rate of 4.25% might affect mortgages, house prices and credit cards

The Guardian - UK

Paying at the pump: why is my payment card pre-authorised for up to £120 when I fill up?

If you choose to ‘pay at the pump’ when filling up with fuel, your payment card could be pre-authorised for up to £120. We explain why this happens and what it means for motorists

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Paying for petrol at the pump can plunge you into the red

A ‘pre-authorised’ sum up to £120, taken from a bank card before you fill up, is ring-fenced

The Guardian - UK

New consumer duty could lead to reduced mortgage access, says UK Finance boss

The measure coming into force from July 31 will set higher standards of consumer protection across financial services.

The Independent UK

Proposals to reimburse scam victims are half-baked, says Treasury Committee

Treasury Committee chair Harriett Baldwin said regulators need to sort out exclusions and criteria quickly.

The Independent UK

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees can access UK banking services now

More than 70,000 Ukrainian refugees can now receive their income, send money, and pay for goods through a UK bank account

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services

More than 70,000 people have been helped to build their lives more easily by enabling them to receive their income, send money, and pay for goods.

The Independent UK

Warning about romance scammers issued ahead of Valentine’s Day

Paying for an emergency, travel or bills are among the most common reasons people were asked for money after meeting others online, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

There were fewer mortgage-holders in the most serious arrears bracket than in the previous quarter and fewer repossessions, according to UK Finance.

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The Independent UK

Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike

The average tracker mortgage payment will increase by £48.99 per month, according to figures from UK Finance.

The Independent UK

Outstanding credit card balances jumped by 10.1% annually in October

There were 11.3% more credit card transactions in October 2022 than in October 2021, according to figures from UK Finance.

Belfast Live

Five bank scams to be aware of in Northern Ireland in 2023

Which? has identified five bank transfer scams to look out for next year

Wales Online

Which? issues warning over the five bank scams that will target people in 2023

The consumer champion has looked at the top ways in which fraudsters will look to rip people off next year

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Manchester Evening News

The five biggest scams to watch out for as we face 'fraud epidemic' in 2023

These are the worst frauds that Brits are being targetted by

The Independent UK

New mortgage borrowers set to pay thousands more for a home loan

Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year

The Independent UK

New mortgage borrowers could end up paying thousands more for a home loan

Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year.

Daily Mirror

Mighty 5,000 banks have closed in 7 years with millions at risk of being cut off

Research by Which? revealed thousands of branches have closed across the UK since 2015 with a further 206 set to close by the end of next year as digital becomes king

The Independent UK

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England interest rate rise – what it means for borrowers and savers

Rate rise to 3.5% affects everything from mortgages to credit cards, loans and savings. Here is all you need to know

Evening Standard

London house prices fall £16,000 in a month as movers wait for a calmer 2023

Hesitant buyers are hoping 2023 brings a more stable outlook for the economic and mortgage markets.

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