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New Brexit olive branch offer of ‘EU-lite’ membership is too little too late – here’s why
A group of academics, commissioned by France and Germany to explore future EU reforms, has proposed a multi-tiered membership system for the European Union. The proposal, which includes an “EU lite” category for countries like the UK, has emerged as the EU considers expanding from 27 to 36 members due to the Ukraine crisis. To prepare for this potential wave…
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Big banks are 'flouting rules' by paying savers less if they open accounts in branch
Experts warn the poorer treatment of in-branch customers is another cynical attempt by banks to shift their customers online. High street banks and building societies are breaking new consumer protection rules by denying their best savings rates to customers who prefer to manage their accounts in branch, lawyers and consumer experts warn. The practice could cost in-branch savers thousands of…
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Barclays is closing 14 more banks this year – is YOUR local branch affected?
Barclays is set to close 14 more banks over the coming months it has been revealed today. The major high street bank will close 11 of its sites in England a further two in Wales and one in Scotland. Banks in Cardiff, Salford, Norwich and Dumfries are among those affected. The bank has already announced more than 60 closures this year,…
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