Bosses also blamed ‘complex regulations’ for the UK having higher wholesale energy prices than some other European countries.

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Lloyds Bank is sending free £200 payments into some people's accounts. As part of a cash incentive to switch, customers will be paid a cool £200 bonus. To qualify, you’ll need to open a new Club ...

Major banks are offering customers up to £200 in cash to switch their current account and, in some instances, the value of the deal exceeds the headline figure. These offers are part of an aggressive ...

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Nationwide has announced it will pay £175 to certain customers for a limited period of time as part of its latest incentive. The bank confirmed the news this week, and 'many people across the country ...

Former Labour MP Zarah Sultana has said she is "determined to reconcile and move forward" after divisions emerged over the formation of a new left-wing political party with Jeremy Corbyn. The Coventry ...

UK banks are paying up to £200 for you to switch to them - and you’ll get the cash in time for Christmas. Bank account “bribes” are back, with five major lenders offering rewards in return for your ...

Nationwide is paying out free £175 cash incentives for customers to switch accounts - but there are strict rules which must be obeyed for account holders to see the money. Nationwide will pay out a ...

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