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With over two billion active users, WhatsApp is without a doubt one of the most popular apps around the world. But users have been left reeling by the latest change, which means they could lose access to their account unless they agree to share data with Facebook. WhatsApp has announced that it’s making changes to … Read more
A few Instagram accounts have been created to roast partygoers and maskless Americans who have been flouting guidance from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to gather in large groups and walk around in public without facial coverings. The @gaysovercovid account has shared numerous images, clips, memes and information calling out gay men … Read more
Savers withdrew a staggering £6.2bn from NS&I accounts in November after rate cuts… as January’s Premium Bonds winners are named UK households saved more with banks and building societies during the month They put £17.6bn in cash accounts, up 38% from £12.7bn saved in October A woman from West Scotland and a woman in Barnet … Read more
Thousands of people now depend on others to do their shopping, withdraw cash and pay bills on their behalf because of the pandemic. But this has put them at a greater risk of fraud. Last year, there were 29,180 concerns raised over financial abuse, according to NHS records. And if you hand your bank card … Read more
Hospitality industry is facing ‘hugely damaging’ Covid-19 restrictions… but figures reveal it accounts for just 3% of cases Figures show that just 128 of 4,687 outbreaks across England linked to bars Industry leaders said measures against hospitality businesses ‘extremely poor’ Government made no reference to £500m measures to make pubs secure By Richard Marsden for the … Read more
Zoom is lifting the 40-minute video call limit on the free version of its videoconferencing app so families can have extended virtual chats over Christmas and the New Year. The US firm behind the hugely popular app, which has seen user numbers soar due increased home working from the current pandemic, is lifting the call … Read more
Chaos as banks shut expats’ accounts amid fears over restrictions after Brexit transition ends on January 1 UK banks will have to abide by new rules after the end of Brexit transition period They will lose EU ‘passporting’ rights from Dec 31, prompting service shake-up Banks have told British expats in Europe that their accounts … Read more
Lloyds allowing small start-up firms to open current accounts again after we revealed that nearly every big bank was blocking applications By Emma Dunkley And Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 12 December 2020 | Updated: 22:42 GMT, 12 December 2020 Lloyds is allowing small start-up firms to open current accounts again … Read more
Facebook freezes accounts of Dorset historical re-enactment society who enjoy portraying the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion and switching on the local Christmas lights ‘after mistaking them for a US far-right militia’ Wimborne Militia, in Dorset, recreate historic battles from the 17th century Five of its 60 members have recently had their Facebook accounts disabled They fear … Read more
Fraud fears spark ban on business accounts: Lloyds, NatWest and HSBC stop taking on new customers amid rush of bounce back loan cheats Up to 55 per cent of applications were potentially fraudulent Just 15 per cent of those applying ended up opening a current account after identity and fraud checks By Emma Dunkley And … Read more