Some disabled individuals face unequal treatment from banks, as one customer shared an instance of having to sit on the floor while waiting in a branch.
Research conducted by consumer organization Which? uncovered varying experiences among disabled bank clients, with certain providers offering minimal inclusivity efforts.
The UK has an estimated 16.8 million disabled individuals, representing a quarter of the population.
However, Which? asserts significant discrepancies in services provided by major banks in the country.
They surveyed over 2,200 people living with impairments that affect their daily activities to rate their current bank based on various criteria.
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Families are struggling to sell vacant retirement properties inherited from elderly relatives.
One individual reduced the price of his late mother’s retirement flat by £55,000 but remains unsuccessful in selling it, leading to substantial annual fees for the empty property.
Joan Taylor purchased a flat in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, in 2015 for £225,000, which came with a 125-year lease and is exclusively for individuals over 70 years old, limiting potential buyers.
Following Joan’s passing in June 2024 at 96 years old, her son Gordon Taylor lowered the asking price to £170,000 but continues to face challenges in selling the property.
Danone has issued additional recalls of infant and follow-on formula due to potential toxin presence.
Specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate formula are affected, possibly containing cereulide, which can lead to food poisoning.
Earlier in January, the French food company recalled an Aptamil product in Ireland after initially claiming it was not distributed there, with the product reaching Ireland through online sales via Boots.ie.
Starting in April, the TV licence fee will increase from £174.50 to £180, marking a £5.50 rise from the current rate.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the news today, emphasizing the requirement of a TV licence to record live TV programs on any channel.
Similarly, a TV licence is necessary for watching BBC iPlayer content, whether live or on catch-up.
In the 2024/25 fiscal year, the BBC generated £3.8 billion from TV licence fees.
Despite the Bank of England maintaining rates, the average new mortgage cost has slightly risen.
Moneyfacts experts noted an increase in the average two-year fixed residential mortgage rate to 4.86% from 4.85% in one day, with the five-year fixed rate climbing from 4.95% to 4.96%.
Barclays joined HSBC and Nationwide in elevating mortgage rates for fixed residential purchases and remortgages by up to 0.15%.
Changes in the base rate, or lack thereof, have a more immediate impact on variable rate mortgage holders, as fixed deals are influenced by swap rates, reflecting future interest rate predictions.
UK broadband provider VISPA has ceased operations, instructing customers to seek alternative internet providers.
Established in 1999 and headquartered in Manchester, VISPA reportedly informed customers via email about its decision to cease trading and initiate liquidation proceedings.
Reports from ISPreview highlighted VISPA’s recent challenges, including overdue accounts, legal address issues, and negative Trustpilot reviews.
Approximately 35,000 employees at discount supermarket Lidl are set to benefit from a £29 million pay raise.
The German-owned chain announced its seventh wage increase since 2023.
Effective March 1, Lidl’s entry-level pay will rise nationally to £13.45 per hour, reaching up to £14.45 for longer-serving staff.
In London, pay rates will increase from £14.35 to £14.80 per hour, rising to £15.30 based on tenure.
Lidl claimed