Customer Service 26 March 2026

Nationwide £100 Payout: Halifax Loses 25,629 Customers as UK Bank Switching Jumps 43%

Nationwide £100 Payout: Halifax Loses 25,629 Customers as UK Bank Switching Jumps 43%

Nationwide gained a net 64,527 current-account customers in the final quarter of 2025, the largest increase among UK banks, while Halifax lost 25,629, according to Pay.UK data. Total account switches rose 43% year-on-year to 319,529 as households sought better rates and perks. Barclays and Lloyds also reported net gains. Nationwide’s growth followed cash offers and a £100 member payout.
May 6, 2026
Virgin Australia Wins World’s Best Cabin Crew for 8th Straight Year as Qantas and Jetstar Also Score

Virgin Australia Wins World’s Best Cabin Crew for 8th Straight Year as Qantas and Jetstar Also Score

Virgin Australia won AirlineRatings.com’s best cabin crew award for the eighth year and ranked third among hybrid airlines in 2026. Qantas shared best premium economy with Emirates and took best domestic service, while Jetstar won best low-cost long-haul. The ACCC said Qantas Group and Virgin handled nearly 99% of domestic flights. Virgin said it is adjusting fares due to rising costs.
March 26, 2026