News

• 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

• 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

• 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 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.

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 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 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 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 doubling number of households who can benefit from 0% Green Additional Borrowing
• 10,000 customers can borrow up to £20,000 interest free to make energy-efficient home improvements
• Around £60m lent since the launch of 0% Green Additional Borrowing in 2023; average loan size of c£13k
• Comes as Nationwide joins the government’s new Green Home Finance Strategic Partnership
• Around £4.8m cashback given to customers through Nationwide’s Green Reward

• Nationwide saw gambling transactions up 7% year on year, while charity GamCare reports 105,765 contacts from people seeking support last year
• New research shows 68% of gamblers plan to bet more in 2026, raising concerns ahead of a year packed with major sports events, including FIFA World Cup, Six Nations and T20 cricket World Cup
• Nearly one in five gamblers (19%) are unaware that banks and building societies offer gambling blocks on accounts
• Nationwide and GamCare provide top five signs to help identity gambling harm