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Men in twenties most at risk of sextortion as Nationwide issues warning around risk of sharing images

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z

Nationwide’s analysis of 50 cases finds sextortion scammers zeroing in on young men
High school and university students targeted on average nearly twice a week (seven times a month) according to research
They also admit to sharing intimate images (17%) and over a quarter (26%) private information
71% of 16-24s are the most worried about younger people sharing images vs 61% of all ages
22% of high school and secondary or university students have been scammed and find scams harder to spot
Sextortion explainer and red flags to watch out for

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:15:00 Z

Reductions of up to 0.25 percentage points across fixed rate range for new and existing customers
Nationwide’s lowest rate now 4.50% for new and existing customers looking to move home

Nationwide And John Smith Centre Research Finds Two In Three Young People Expect To Be Worse Off Than Their Parents - Yet Optimism Holds

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:00 Z

UK Youth Poll 2026 uncovers challenges faced by young people across the country

Separate Nationwide poll highlights rising financial anxiety among 18–29-year-olds

Despite challenges, young adults remain optimistic about life, with focus on future

The Mortgage Works cuts buy-to-let rates

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:59:00 Z

The Mortgage Works is tomorrow (Wednesday 22 April) cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected buy-to-let and let-to-buy products across its new business mortgage range.

House sharing embarrassment sets in at 29, say Brits

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 Z

29 is the age house sharing becomes ‘embarrassing’ but 11% still do it, according to new Nationwide research

That equates to 27 million admitting they have felt embarrassed about their living situation
With 69% saying living alone is unaffordable, it’s no surprise the average age of those in house shares is 35
From moving home (12%) to living with an ex (10%), as many as one in 10 Brits are forming ‘rally households’ to cut costs
However nearly half (46%) say these setups have negatively affected their relationships
From setting small savings goals and maximising ISA allowances to using tools like Nationwide’s budget builder and app, there are plenty of ways Brits can start boosting their finances

Nationwide trials expansion of dementia clinics across Virgin Money branches

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 Z

Nationwide to trial specialist Admiral Nurses across Virgin Money branches in Northern England and Scotland
Over 5700 appointments booked in Nationwide branches since Dementia UK partnership began in 2024 – highlighting demand
Nationwide aims to roll out clinics to more of Virgin Money’s 91 branches, following trial and depending on demand
Follows introduction of UK’s first dementia training programme co‑produced with expert dementia Admiral Nurses and Nationwide

Nationwide to launch new Fixed Rate ISAs and Increase rates

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z

Nationwide becomes first major banking provider to publish disabled access guides and urges all businesses to follow suit

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:44:00 Z

Nationwide partners with AccessAble to publish detailed access guides for every branch
Guides explain and visualise information, from step-free access and communication support to domestic abuse safe spaces
Spending power of disabled households (the Purple Pound) worth c£446bn¹, which could help struggling high streets
Nationwide and leading disabled access organisations urge businesses to publish access information online

Nationwide launches teacher accreditation to boost financial education in schools

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:15:00 Z

Nationwide becomes first UK bank or building society to launch a financial education accreditation for teachers
New research reveals 89%of Parents surveyed say it’s more important than ever to learn personal finance, with 81% worried about the standard of content on social media
Teachers cite lack of time and confidence as key barriers to teaching personal finance – accreditation provides full package of lessons and activities
Accreditation expands Nationwide’s Money Lessons programme in partnership with Visa

Nationwide to launch new Fixed Rate ISAs and increase rates

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z