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The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

The Glasgow-headquartered group has been rebranding its historic Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The Glasgow-headquartered group has been rebranding its historic Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Virgin Money reveals 10% pay rise but cautions over 'volatile environment’

The Glasgow-headquartered group has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The Glasgow-headquartered group has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Virgin Money enjoys 'positive' quarter as margins boosted by higher rates

'It's clear that consumers now expect to be able to pay via buy now, pay later plans,' says the lender. Picture: contributed.
'It's clear that consumers now expect to be able to pay via buy now, pay later plans,' says the lender. Picture: contributed.

Virgin Money launching 'buy now, pay later' product, citing growing demand

British entrepreneur Richard Branson walks out of a giant wallet as he launches Virgin Money's new credit cards in Sydney Harbour on July 27, 2010. The financial services arm of Branson's Virgin Group now offers Australians low interest rate credit cards, savings accounts, superannuation and car insurance. AFP PHOTO / Torsten BLACKWOOD (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD / AFP) (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)
British entrepreneur Richard Branson walks out of a giant wallet as he launches Virgin Money's new credit cards in Sydney Harbour on July 27, 2010. The financial services arm of Branson's Virgin Group now offers Australians low interest rate credit cards, savings accounts, superannuation and car insurance. AFP PHOTO / Torsten BLACKWOOD (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD / AFP) (Photo by TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Virgin Money is giving thousands of staff £1,000 cost of living bonus

The ITV debate televised between the Tory leadership candidates on Sunday. The SNP have accused the Conservative Party of putting leadership before the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: ITV via Getty Images
The ITV debate televised between the Tory leadership candidates on Sunday. The SNP have accused the Conservative Party of putting leadership before the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: ITV via Getty Images

SNP accuse Tories of putting leadership before cost of living as pay falls

A fantastic weekend of LEGO fun is promised at Buchan Braes.
A fantastic weekend of LEGO fun is promised at Buchan Braes.

Lego fun at Peterhead Scottish Week

The Half Price Hut was operated for years during the Fringe at The Mound precinct.
The Half Price Hut was operated for years during the Fringe at The Mound precinct.

Fringe to replace ‘Half Price Hut’ for event's 75th anniversary

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will not have an official smartphone app this year. Picture: Adrian Dennis
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will not have an official smartphone app this year. Picture: Adrian Dennis

Fringe apologises for ditching smartphone app but dismiss demands for rethink

The new Agri E fund will offer lower cost loans that can be used to invest in changes which reduce on-farm emissions.
The new Agri E fund will offer lower cost loans that can be used to invest in changes which reduce on-farm emissions.

£200m Virgin Money fund will help farmers move to net zero

The Glasgow-headquartered group has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The Glasgow-headquartered group has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Virgin Money boosted by record credit card sign-ups as profits jump

'We have done a lot in 18 months... so it shows what is possible,' says the finance boss. Picture: Graham Flack.
'We have done a lot in 18 months... so it shows what is possible,' says the finance boss. Picture: Graham Flack.

The Big Interview: David Montgomery, MD of M&G Wealth

The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Glasgow's Virgin Money offers bright outlook despite dip in lending: reaction

Susan Poot will take up the post with effect from this coming Monday, replacing current Virgin Money group chief risk officer Mark Thundercliffe, who is retiring after a suitable handover and advisory period.
Susan Poot will take up the post with effect from this coming Monday, replacing current Virgin Money group chief risk officer Mark Thundercliffe, who is retiring after a suitable handover and advisory period.

Glasgow-headquartered Virgin Money powers up 'digital agenda' with key hire

TSB to close 70 UK branches - this interactive map shows which banks are shuttin...

The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Virgin Money confirms swing to black as digital switch gathers momentum

The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Branch closure fears as Virgin Money targets £175m savings amid digital switch

The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender has rebranded its Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Clydesdale owner Virgin Money takes axe to 12 Scottish bank branches: full list

Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank group CYBG was formed in 2016 after NAB divested its UK operations and was then renamed Virgin Money after a £1.6 billion takeover of Sir Richard Branson's banking group. Picture: John Devlin
Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank group CYBG was formed in 2016 after NAB divested its UK operations and was then renamed Virgin Money after a £1.6 billion takeover of Sir Richard Branson's banking group. Picture: John Devlin

Hundreds more businesses join legal fight against Clydesdale Bank

Edinburgh-based Shot Scope was founded in 2014 by its chief executive David Hunter, a former electronics design engineer and secondary school teacher, who invented the product at home in his spare time. Picture: Malcolm Cochrane
Edinburgh-based Shot Scope was founded in 2014 by its chief executive David Hunter, a former electronics design engineer and secondary school teacher, who invented the product at home in his spare time. Picture: Malcolm Cochrane

Edinburgh golf gear developer tees up global growth with £1.5m funding deal

The property will receive 2.52 gigawatt hours of certified wind energy from Blantyre Muir Wind Farm. Picture: contributed.
The property will receive 2.52 gigawatt hours of certified wind energy from Blantyre Muir Wind Farm. Picture: contributed.

HFD secures green energy deal for major Glasgow office development

The lender has been busy rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender has been busy rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Glasgow-based lender Virgin Money cuts bad debt provisions as economy improves

RBS owner NatWest will be among the big high street banks to report figures this week. Picture: contributed.
RBS owner NatWest will be among the big high street banks to report figures this week. Picture: contributed.

Investors warned not to expect sizeable bank payouts

The towering office scheme at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow is currently being developed by HFD Property Group and is due for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The towering office scheme at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow is currently being developed by HFD Property Group and is due for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021.

300 staff at CBRE to relocate to Glasgow's biggest office building

The vast new office building at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow will feature a rooftop terrace and running track, as seen on the top of several US skyscrapers.
The vast new office building at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow will feature a rooftop terrace and running track, as seen on the top of several US skyscrapers.

Bank to move 200 staff after deal agreed at Glasgow's largest office building

The long-term loan provided by Virgin Money will support the acquisition, and upgrade, of the Glen Buck and Munergie hydro schemes, located in the Scottish Highlands.
The long-term loan provided by Virgin Money will support the acquisition, and upgrade, of the Glen Buck and Munergie hydro schemes, located in the Scottish Highlands.

Highland hydro power schemes change hands in multi-million-pound deal

The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Glasgow-based lender Virgin Money swings back to black amid brighter outlook

The lender has found that almost a third of Scots SMEs plan to invest £10,000 to £10 million this year. Picture: contributed.
The lender has found that almost a third of Scots SMEs plan to invest £10,000 to £10 million this year. Picture: contributed.

Scotland sees poor business-creation - but jump in SMEs planning to invest

Lewis Shand Smith, a former convener of Shetland Islands Council, will chair the new complaints service. Picture: contributed.
Lewis Shand Smith, a former convener of Shetland Islands Council, will chair the new complaints service. Picture: contributed.

SMEs to get help resolving banking disputes

Clydesdale Bank has been stopped from forcing customers to open a business bank account to apply for a bounce back loan.
Clydesdale Bank has been stopped from forcing customers to open a business bank account to apply for a bounce back loan.

Competition watchdog steps in over Clydesdale Bank loan breaches

Santander said the branch network was always under review, but stressed there were no immediate plans or targets for closures. Picture: John Stillwell/PA
Santander said the branch network was always under review, but stressed there were no immediate plans or targets for closures. Picture: John Stillwell/PA

Santander keeps branch network 'under review' after profits slump amid pandemic

The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Clydesdale owner Virgin Money says cautious consumers squirrelling away cash

There are ways to ease your debt worries and/or save money over the financial year
There are ways to ease your debt worries and/or save money over the financial year

New Year financial resolutions you can stick to - Martin Lewis

The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Clydesdale Bank owner braced for thousands defaulting on loans amid pandemic

A rush of homebuyers looking for mortgages in the wake of the first lockdown easing is expected to have boosted lending figures at Virgin Money UK. Picture: contributed.
A rush of homebuyers looking for mortgages in the wake of the first lockdown easing is expected to have boosted lending figures at Virgin Money UK. Picture: contributed.

Clydesdale Bank owner tipped to reveal mortgage boost

Rebalancing the country’s finances after spending heavily during the pandemic to support the economy is likely to take many years, if the experience of the 2008 financial crisis is anything to go by. Picture: Shutterstock
Rebalancing the country’s finances after spending heavily during the pandemic to support the economy is likely to take many years, if the experience of the 2008 financial crisis is anything to go by. Picture: Shutterstock

Has Covid-19 crisis cost the economy more than the 2008 credit crunch?

The 177 Bothwell Street development in Glasgow city centre is set to complete in autumn 2021. A large section has been pre-let to Virgin Money for its new headquarters, while HFD Group’s serviced offices business will occupy 65,000 square feet in the building.
The 177 Bothwell Street development in Glasgow city centre is set to complete in autumn 2021. A large section has been pre-let to Virgin Money for its new headquarters, while HFD Group’s serviced offices business will occupy 65,000 square feet in the building.

Glasgow's biggest office building goes all electric ahead of next year's COP26

Festival director Fergus Linehan has overseen the staging of events at venues like Tynecastle, the home of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, during his tenure. Picture: Andrew O'Brien
Festival director Fergus Linehan has overseen the staging of events at venues like Tynecastle, the home of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, during his tenure. Picture: Andrew O'Brien

Festival facing Christmas deadline for crunch comeback decisions

Set for completion in 2021, a large part of 177 Bothwell Street has been pre-let to Virgin Money.
Set for completion in 2021, a large part of 177 Bothwell Street has been pre-let to Virgin Money.

New pictures: Glasgow’s biggest office building reaches new milestone

The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

Clydesdale owner Virgin Money sees jump in business borrowing amid Covid

The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money
The lender is rebranding Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank branches under the Virgin Money banner. Picture: Virgin Money

300 jobs to go as Virgin Money reboots plans for Clydesdale integration

Wondering if a fixed term mortgage is for you? Here's what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)
Wondering if a fixed term mortgage is for you? Here's what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

2 and 5 year fixed rate mortgage deals explained - and how to choose what to go ...

Graeme Hartop is the chief executive of Hampden & Co, the private bank based in Edinburgh. Picture: Stewart Attwood
Graeme Hartop is the chief executive of Hampden & Co, the private bank based in Edinburgh. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh’s Hampden & Co secures £7m capital injection from investors

The group, formerly known as CYBG, is to bring together the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking brands with Virgin Money. Picture: Virgin Money
The group, formerly known as CYBG, is to bring together the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking brands with Virgin Money. Picture: Virgin Money

Clydesdale Bank owner Virgin Money sets aside more than £200m as bad debts jump

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Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.
Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III