The MP voiced his concerns that too many small businesses are unable to take legal action against banks because they can’t afford to challenge them in the courts. more»

Firms are believed to have taken out “tailored business loans” from Clydesdale Bank between 2002 and 2012, which supposedly came with high interest rates and fees related to “hidden” break clauses. more»

The UK government and EU commission have agreed in principle a plan to resolve Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) state aid commitment, with a package of measures designed to improve Britain’s market for business banking. more»

Reinventing the traditional banking model, CivilisedBank will introduce a network of “local bankers” to develop one-to-one relationships with small business customers. more»

A timetable for rolling out a series of landmark reforms, that will require banks to work harder on behalf of their customers, has been formally agreed. more»

To overcome concerns about switching banks and to give assurance to account holders, a crucial new measure for small firms will be the extension of the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). more»

The British Bankers Association has promised to provide greater support for customers and businesses that face local bank branch closures, following a review in to the practices of major lenders. more»

Mark Sismey-Durrant, CEO at Hampshire Trust Bank, discusses the diversification of the challenger bank sector and what this means for SMEs. more»

Campaigning has paid off for the UK's challenger banks as the Treasury will meet with them at least four times a year in a bid to ease tensions following a dispute over financial taxes. more»

Shawbrook revealed a positive third quarter trading statement with a 68 per cent surge in profit before tax. more»