News
12 Jan 2026
Nationwide launches new ‘Call Checker’ as Brits lose confidence due to scam calls
- Nearly 6 in 10 (57%) say suspicious calls are getting more frequent, receiving 8 a month on average(1)
- Impersonation scams account for 17 per cent of all scams reported at Nationwide during 2024 and 2025, with those aged 65-plus disproportionately affected (55%)(2)
- New Call Checker feature confirms callers are speaking to Nationwide and builds on its existing Scam Checker service, used by 100k people, preventing £300k a month
- Just under 3 in 10 (28%) have received a scam call, rising to 44 per cent of those aged 25-34
- Self-confidence low as 28 per cent aren’t confident spotting a genuine call from their bank or building society
- 25% of younger people (25-34) would call back an unknown number – a risky move scammers rely on
08 Jan 2026
2026 spending trends: Consumers splash out on holidays, concerts and wellness but rising costs put 'big purchases' on ice
- Holidays, festivals, concerts and wellness top the 2026 list as Brits swap big-ticket buys for memorable moments
- Over a quarter put off ‘big’ purchases such as a car or large-scale renovations and 15% are worried about unexpected expenses
- Eating out and fashion take a hit as households cut non-essentials and turn to second-hand shopping and home cooking
05 Jan 2026
Cash usage rises for fourth year as Brits continue to value money in their pockets
- Cash withdrawn from branch ATMs hit £4.2bn in 2025, surpassing 2017 high of £4bn
- Cash usage rises for fourth year in a row - nearly 35m withdrawals made from Nationwide ATMs(1)
- 13% of Brits – equivalent to 7m – say paying in cash makes saving easier, Nationwide poll shows(2)
- Withdrawals by non-customers up 6% - highlighting impact of bank branch and ATM closures
- Nationwide ATMs in East Anglia and Essex, The Shires and South London see biggest rises in withdrawals
19 Dec 2025
'Christmas Traditions' under threat for over six in ten parents due to cost of living
- Survey from Nationwide looks at the impact of Christmas spending across different household incomes
- Comes as Nationwide partners with Action for Children to support their Secret Santa campaign to help Britain’s most vulnerable children feel the magic of Christmas
- Parents spend average of £673 to fund Christmas, reducing to £264 for those with a household income of £15k or below
- 42% of parents say Christmas negatively impacts their mental health, rising to 53% of those earning £15k or less
- 12% of parents plan to borrow money - 16% of households with incomes of £15k or less will be in debt due to Christmas
- But…two thirds of all parents surveyed agree togetherness is the most important part of the season
17 Dec 2025
2026 savings trends: Brits hope to save £7.5k on average, one in ten won’t save a penny and younger adults aim high despite stress
- Four in ten (43%) will maintain their savings in 2026, with 14% aiming to save up to £2,000
- Almost half of Millennials (49%) plan five‑figure savings (£10k+), but most feel stressed saving (69%)
- Emergency funds (43%), holidays (36%), retirement (23%) amongst top reasons to save in 2026
- 62% of 25-34s would consider social media trends like ‘loud budgeting’ and ‘100 envelopes’
16 Dec 2025
Middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations with providing dementia care as they juggle family and ageing parents
- New research1 from Nationwide and Dementia UK shows 60% of men aged 18-34 feel prepared vs 32% of those aged 45-54 and 30% of men 55-plus
- Just 37% of men aged 55-plus would feel comfortable providing dementia care, rising to 44% for men aged 45-54
- Nationwide and Dementia UK urge more men to get support as data for dementia clinics - held in Nationwide branches - reveals they account for just 25% of appointments booked
- Main reasons men aren’t comfortable seeking support include sharing feelings, fear of burden and embarrassment
- Dementia UK highlights middle age can be “challenging and tiring” due to often caring for young children and older family although in general stigma and fear of judgement is prevalent
- Research comes ahead of Christmas - a time dementia often becomes noticeable due to time spent together
09 Dec 2025
Nationwide Commits £25 Million In Funding For The Invest In Women Taskforce
- Nationwide partners with Invest in Women Taskforce (IWT) and provides £25 million in funding1
- Funding to support female-led businesses to drive economic growth in the UK and close investment gap
- Partnership builds on Nationwide’s commitment to make banking fairer and more inclusive
