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A banking giant is offering customers £200 for free in January. Santander  has emailed eligible customers, saying they could receive payments "within 90 days". The bank has stated that both new and existing customers could potentially receive £200 after switching their current account through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) to a Santander Everyday, Edge, Edge Up, Edge Explorer or Private account.To be eligible for the cash, individuals must submit a switch request to an eligible current account before the offer is removed.  Within 60 days of making the initial application, you'll also need to complete the full switch using the CASS, have two active household Direct Debits on the account, and pay at least £1,500 in (in one or more payments). Household Direct Debits include coun...

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A recall of 5-ounce holiday bark products sold at Aldi stores across the country has been expanded amid concerns the treats may contain undeclared allergens, including pecans and wheat, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Silvestri Sweets issued a voluntary recall of its Choceur-branded Cookie Butter Holiday Bark over potential undeclared pecans and its Choceur-branded Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark because it may contain undeclared wheat.The FDA said people with allergies to these items "run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products." FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF FROZEN DESSERT PINTS OVER POSSIBLE 'SMALL STONES' A recall of five-ounce holiday bark products sold at ...

Now the cold weather is well and truly here many are seeking innovative ways to curb energy expenses, and who better to heed advice from than the Money Saving Expert?Often, even minor adjustments can lead to substantial savings, especially when it comes to your boiler and heating system. There are three crucial factors to bear in mind as outdoor temperatures plummet to ensure a warm and economical home.However, it's worth noting that if you're ever uncertain about managing your home system, you should refer to your boiler instruction manual. Alternatively, it's always recommended to seek advice from a Gas Safe-registered professional.Martin Lewis shared that merely reducing your thermostat by one degree could have a more significant impact than most anticipate. This is the simplest tip ...

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses President Donald Trump’s economic policy, inflation and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ FIRST ON FOX: An analysis from the White House Council of Economic Advisers finds inflation has been lower in conservative-led states than in liberal-led states over the past year, with the largest gaps in energy and transportation costs. Reviewed by FOX Business, the analysis draws on year-over-year consumer price index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics through November 2025 and finds inflation averaging 2.5% in conservative-led states versus 3% in liberal-led states.Because there is no official state-level CPI, the CEA used regional inflation data and adjusted it based on each state’s population. TRUMP'S ENERGY AGEND...

Martin Lewis has urged festive shoppers to break traditional social conventions this year by opening expensive Christmas presents before they are even gifted. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live during the final 72-hour countdown to Christmas Day, the Money Saving Expert founder acknowledged his advice might be controversial, but warned that "timing matters" when it comes to legal protections.The crux of the warning lies in UK consumer rights law. Under current regulations, shoppers have a 30-day right to a full refund for faulty goods. For those who snapped up high-tech gadgets or luxury items during Black Friday or early November sales, that window may already be closing."If you leave it too long, you will lose your right to send it back and get a full refund under fault rules," Lewis explai...

Martin Lewis and his Money Saving Expert site has this month given vital tips to people to keep warm this winter - with some rules. For many years people have wondered if they should have all their radiators on low all day and wondered if this was more financially sound in terms of heating costs than putting it on when you’re cold.However, Mr Lewis has been very clear - and said people should turn off their radiators where they are not - with his mantra ‘heat the person not the home’. On his heating guide he said: “This is a guide I really wish we needn’t be publishing. The reason I asked the team to put this together is due to my overflowing email bag of desperation from people who can’t afford their energy bills. So don’t see this as an ‘MSE or Martin says you should do this’. It’s mo...

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Powerball jackpot surged to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. The pot grew after no ticket matched all six numbers from Saturday night's drawing.The white balls were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69. The red Powerball was 20 and the Power Play multiplier was 3. It now has an estimated cash value of $735.3 million, according to the lottery. AMERICANS SURGE TOWARD FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 AMID HOUSEHOLD BUDGET CONCERNS The Powerball jackpot is now the fifth-largest in U.S. lottery history. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.Though there was no jackpot winner in...

Being scammed can be stressful (Image: Getty Images)An expert has warned that there’s two mistakes you need to be vigilant for this Christmas – or risk losing your hard-earned cash. Shoppers are being urged to stay sharp at Christmas markets as criminals roll out convincing digital scams. Brits heading off to Christmas markets this winter are being urged to keep their guard up, as cybercriminals are cashing in on the festive rush with increasingly convincing scams. Andrew Witts has more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing and SEO services at Studio 36 Digital in Blackpool, and he says there’s two mistakes which could lead to your bank account being drained.Be vigilant when scanning QR codes (Image: Getty Images) READ MORE: 'My uber driver abandoned me after a violent road ...

Martin Lewis has told every person with an iPhone or Android smartphone to make a few simple changes - or live to regret it. Appearing on ITV show This Morning, the personal finance guru explained if people fail to get them set up properly then if it goes missing or is stolen they could be cleaned out. And he explained how everyone should type in a five digit code.With phone thefts on the rise, Martin Lewis explained the simple checks everyone should do today to protect their device. It comes after recent calls from MPs on the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, saying tech companies are not doing enough to combat mobile phone theft.The committee said it had pressed the companies on why they had not implemented steps to prevent stolen ...

Hosts can sweep the boards this Christmas by wowing guests with artisanal cheeses crafted by maker and distiller Charles Martell & Son whose pungent creation Stinking Bishop is a sure way to liven up festive gatherings by delighting many and deterring others. Washed in perry, a fermented juice from a special pear variety grown on the Gloucestershire-based business’s Hunts Court Farm, the Bishop’s delicate creamy texture and nutty hints are in spectacular contrast to its pong.Its historic name, referencing a native pear and a bad tempered local, still finds fame having featured in Wallace & Gromit’s The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. But while that’s all marketing gold, Royal Warrant holder Martell’s production of seven other cheeses and four spirits is extraordinary too, collectively...