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I’m also on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/iainaitch.b… and on Threads as @iainaitch. threads.net/@iainaitch?invit…
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Although an ombudsman's decision does not set a precendent, it is worth noting the decision at financial-ombudsman.org.uk/d…
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It turns out that, even though it made an about turn last time it tried this stunt, Santander still fell foul of FOS: financial-ombudsman.org.uk/d… (Wish I had known - a fairly easy £100!)
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I have read that Santander staff reckon when "took over" Abbey National the forever guarantee was voided. I don't think the ombudsman would be impressed anyway but look at the Companies House documentation - it was just a name change.
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Stop selling arms to Israel then.
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths.
Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now.
We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid.
gov.uk/government/news/joint…
Santander reneging on agreements on lifetime free business banking for small business customers be like
If you do have a free business banking account with Santander it may be worth considering this...
Every affected customer could potentially take their complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
This would cost the bank £500 for each customer in FOS administration fees.
Looks like @santanderuk are trying (once again) to fleece the 'free business account for life' customers. Just received a letter saying they are switching me to a new type of account. They last u-turned on this 13 years back. bbc.co.uk/news/business-1950…
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I won't be paying Santander. They offered free for life and id rather pay someone else the monthly fee that have the rug pulled from me.
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@santanderuk Well... Santander is having another go at breaking it's promise of free business banking forever. I don't want a "forced" upgrade, I'm happy where I am.
bbc.co.uk/news/business-1950…
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Read the full investigation here: londoncentric.media/p/lime-e…
Your periodic reminder of my work site, in case you ever need any thought leadership or ghost writing. thisidea.co.uk
Everyone coming back to find out if BlueSky is down. I’ve moved there like about 50% of those I follow. Handle in bio. Although…
Bluesky seems to be really taking off, as noted by @mrjamesob just now: I’m over there on bsky.app/profile/iainaitch.b…
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I would have probably mentioned that Dyson owns 36,000 acres of farmland in England which was previously liable for zero inheritance tax
