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Starling Bank snaps up UK fintech firm in small business push

The London-based firm said as part of the takeover, Ember’s tax and bookkeeping software will be built into Starling’s app and online bank.

Bank set to leave city centre site after 146 years

The bank is leaving their 146-year-old building in Queen Square to relocate to the Mander Centre, also in the city.

Lloyds set to introduce new £300 rule this month in UK bank first

This is a banking first, that could soon pick up in populariry with other banks.

Wonderful Payments launches ‘enterprise engine for UK Open Banking’

At the same time, 31 organisations, Wonderful Payments among them, have committed initial funding for the creation of a new payments operator that will take forward the initial phase of commercial variable recurring payments.

Lloyds secures contract to provide banking services for several government departments and public sector organisations

The commencement of banking services by Lloyds will take place through a phased approach from 2025.

Card spending grows 1.4 per cent in July, as stable confidence in household finances and mixed weather boost non-essentials

The overall retail category had a positive month, up 1.9 per cent, after marginal growth of 0.2 per cent in June.

Monzo takes top spot in UK banks and challengers ranking

Hot on Monzo’s heels are RBS and NatWest, both with feature scores of 93, while Revolut and Starling Bank round out the top five with scores of 89 and 84 respectively.

NatWest bank chief predicts upturn for Scottish business

Another shaft of brighter sunlight comes from technology and telecoms - but for manufacturing, June brought another month of negative figures.

Lloyds Bank issues four-step rule to fix banking app problem

A string of Lloyds customers said they could not access the app

ING backs new defence bank for Europe

It will also support defence modernisation and supply chain resilience across Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.

Multitude Bank eyes German market with innovative deposits

Malta-based digital bank has entered Europe’s largest market

Multitude Bank eyes German market with innovative deposits

Malta-based digital bank has entered Europe’s largest market

Erste Group's half-year results: good operating performance, strong capital ratio

Net fee and commission income up significantly by +8.3%, supported by growth in all markets Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at a strong 17.4%

RBS play makes a drama out of the banking crisis

That's the time it takes someone to grow up, reaching the point of almost being able to get an overdraft.

UAE's Largest Bank FAB Relocates to New London Address Cementing 48-Year Legacy in the UK

The new relocation celebrates FAB's nearly five-decade presence in the UK and affirms the bank's commitment to London as a key global financial hub.

NatWest to deliver buy-to-let mortgages on Landbay

The agreement will see NatWest Group enter the growing Limited Company buy-to-let mortgage market leveraging Landbay’s award winning lending platform, and extensive broker distribution network.

9 in 10 high-performing businesses rely on data to drive decisions, NatWest report finds

The report delivers actionable strategies, meaningful data, and real-life examples from businesses that have successfully transformed challenges into opportunities.

NatWest teams up with AWS and Accenture to modernise banking services

The collaboration seeks to modernise the bank's services for 20 million customers using cloud and AI technologies.

Cembra Posts Double-Digit Half-Year Profit Growth

Cembra Money Bank increased its net profit by 11 percent to 87,2 million francs in the first half of 2025, confirming its strategic trajectory.

Reimagining the future: how AI is transforming Lloyds Banking Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst for transformation. At Lloyds Banking Group, we’ve embraced this reality with purpose and ambition.

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