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DWP faces ‘outrage’ and ‘paranoia’ if it continues plans to ‘spy’ on bank accounts
Department for Work and Pensions

DWP faces ‘outrage’ and ‘paranoia’ if it continues plans to ‘spy’ on bank accounts

The government could be given powers to “spy” on benefit claimants’ bank accounts and any connected accounts. It claims it is cracking down on benefit fraud, but organisations fear it sets a “dangerous precedent”

Banks must stop financing oil and gas as women face the worst impacts of the climate crisis
Zahra Hdidou

Banks must stop financing oil and gas as women face the worst impacts of the climate crisis

This International Women’s Day, ActionAid UK calls for banks to stop financing oil and gas to protect women and girls most harshly impacted by the climate crisis

Tens of thousand sign petition against DWP plan to snoop on benefit claimants’ bank accounts
Department for Work and Pensions

Tens of thousand sign petition against DWP plan to snoop on benefit claimants’ bank accounts

Big Brother Watch has launched a petition calling on the government to stop pushing forward with a bill giving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers to spy on bank accounts

Tories accused of playing Big Brother with bill giving DWP powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts
Department for Work and Pensions

Tories accused of playing Big Brother with bill giving DWP powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts

How a grassroots women’s network is fighting climate change – one dodgy investment at a time
Climate crisis

How a grassroots women’s network is fighting climate change – one dodgy investment at a time

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UK shamelessly axes bankers’ bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution
Fair pay

UK shamelessly axes bankers’ bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution

To bank on a better future, start with moving your money somewhere ethical and green
Banking

To bank on a better future, start with moving your money somewhere ethical and green

‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
Debt

‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Criminal justice

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis

Banks with net zero targets are ‘actively lobbying against’ climate policies
Climate crisis

Banks with net zero targets are ‘actively lobbying against’ climate policies

‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
UK economy

‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy

Money saving apps: The best way to save or a waste of time?
Money

Money saving apps: The best way to save or a waste of time?

Why the banks are bankrupt of ideas
Opinion

Why the banks are bankrupt of ideas

Banks could use data to identify and help people who may fall into debt
Money

Banks could use data to identify and help people who may fall into debt

Daily overdraft fees scrapped in major shake-up
Money

Daily overdraft fees scrapped in major shake-up

Rural cash machines will receive a ‘super premium’ to stay open
Money

Rural cash machines will receive a ‘super premium’ to stay open

Barclays is now letting customers block payments to gambling companies
Money

Barclays is now letting customers block payments to gambling companies

Ethical investment is on the up, but where’s the tipping point?
Money

Ethical investment is on the up, but where’s the tipping point?

Skint? Here’s where to find long-forgotten money
Money

Skint? Here’s where to find long-forgotten money

If banks can have their debt cancelled, why can’t the rest of us?
Money

If banks can have their debt cancelled, why can’t the rest of us?

Where should Wonga customers turn for credit after the firm’s collapse?
Money

Where should Wonga customers turn for credit after the firm’s collapse?

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A new tool gives those in debt complete access to their financial history
Money

A new tool gives those in debt complete access to their financial history

How the fintech revolution is breaking down financial exclusion
Money

How the fintech revolution is breaking down financial exclusion

Why Jane Austen will be very at home on the new £10 banknote
Money

Why Jane Austen will be very at home on the new £10 banknote