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Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in ‘insidious’ scam targeting older people

Steps to help you avoid fraudsters who exploit isolation and search for human contact to often devastating effect

The Guardian - UK

Bank warns about ‘cruel’ friendship fraudsters targeting older people

In one case analysed by TSB, someone had made 60 payments over four years.

Evening Standard

Urgent warning after pensioner loses £4,000 in ‘cruel’ friendship scam

Older and vulnerable individuals are increasingly falling victim to a "cruel" wave of online "friendship fraud", a leading bank has warned.

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‘My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them half of her life savings’

A woman lost tens of thousands of pounds – and nearly her relationship with her son – after being tricked into an online relationship with a fraudster posing as the veteran broadcaster. Liam James sheds light on an international criminal enterprise and led The Independent to uncover Facebook’s failure to…

The Independent UK

Santander names new boss of TSB ahead of merger

Nicola Bannister will replace outgoing chief executive Marc Armengol when the deal completes.

Evening Standard

Typical rate to borrow on credit cards has reached 20-year high, says website

Reviewing card statements regularly is vital for borrowers who need to stay on top of debts, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Evening Standard

Major supermarket hikes pay for the seventh time since 2023

Lidl, which employs more than 35,000 workers, claims to be the ’highest paying UK supermarket’

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TSB’s earnings in robust shape ahead of Santander takeover

The high street lender said pre-tax profits rose 20.7% to £350.4 million for 2025.

Evening Standard

TSB announces boss leaving to head up Spanish owner Sabadell

Marc Armengol will step down to take up the new role at Sabadell.

Evening Standard

Santander takes fresh swipe at City watchdog as its car loan scandal bill tops £460m

UK arm brands FCA’s compensation scheme ‘overreach’ as Spanish owner signs surprise $12bn takeover of Webster Bank in US

The Guardian - UK

Santander to cut costs further as profits rise despite another motor finance hit

The Spanish-owned lending giant reported a 14% rise in pre-tax profits to £1.51 billion for 2025.

Evening Standard

Banco Santander executive to take top job at UK bank ahead of TSB merger

Mahesh Aditya is currently group chief risk officer at Banco Santander and will replace outgoing boss Mike Regnier on March 1.

The Independent UK

Santander to close further 44 branches as it gears up for £2.6bn takeover of TSB

Closure of one in eight sites puts almost 300 branch-based workers’ jobs at risk

The Guardian - UK

UK credit cards: six ways to help you pick the best deals

From understanding jargon such as APRs and 0% transfer offers, to getting perks such as air miles or cashback

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Martin Lewis reveals how to get up to £250 with latest bank switching offers

Many banks are also offering boosted perks for new customers in 2026

Evening Standard

TSB offers up to £200 for new customers - how to claim

The move is one of a number of offers from high street banks to encourage new customers to join

Evening Standard

Children ‘going hungry and having pocket money stolen due to economic abuse’

Abusive parents use tactics to directly target children’s economic security, charity Surviving Economic Abuse said.

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Young adults less likely to spot economic abuse red flags, says charity

Some 7% of people surveyed did not recognise any of the examples of economic abuse given or were not sure.

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Evening Standard

TSB earnings spike ahead of Santander takeover

The bank said its financial performance had improved despite consumers remaining cautious amid rising inflation and weakening economic growth.

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Bank warns of spike in purchase fraud ahead of Christmas shopping season

TSB said it recorded an 11% annual increase in the volume of purchase fraud cases between January and September 2025.

Evening Standard

TSB reveals average age of people getting on the property ladder across Britain

The bank used its data to calculate the average age at which people are buying their first home.

The Independent UK

This is the age of the average first time buyer in the UK

Data shows the area with the youngest average first time buyer

The Guardian - UK

‘£850 to skip the queue’: how scammers are exploiting driving test delays

Criminals claim there are ways to get a licence without exams. Accepting puts you at risk of identity theft and even prison

Evening Standard

Santander UK’s chief to step down ahead of TSB merger

Mike Regnier said he wants to pursue ‘other interests’ so it is the right time to step down from the Spanish banking giant.

The Independent UK

Driving test backlogs could be fuelling rising scams against learner drivers

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