In the news
With the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other, we’ll help you consider what’s in the News when it comes to finance, money management, and stewardship.
How could tensions in Iran affect your mortgage?
Tensions have once again risen in the Middle East. On 28 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iranian targets, further escalating instability in the region.
Pod Bhogal
Are churches filling gaps left by cuts to public services?
UK churches are quietly becoming one of the nation’s most accessible sources of practical help.
Hannah Oliver
Do we need another Word Alive?
Phil Topham, FIEC Executive Director, shares why new Easter Event, Rising Lights, is filling a key, strategic gap for the UK church.
Ruth Upton
The impact of increasing housing costs on gospel ministry
Ministries are feeling the pinch of increased housing costs. As Christians, how can we be planning, praying, and preparing for this?
Ruth Upton
Trump’s tariffs are back in the headlines – How do they affect you?
Tariffs have returned to the news cycle following comments from Donald Trump about trade, borders and global economic leverage with specific reference to Greenland.
Pod Bhogal
The national debt burden: Why does it matter for the gospel?
Almost every country has debt. What is it and is it a problem?
Hannah Oliver
What the Autumn 2025 Budget means for you
Rachel Reeves’ Autumn 2025 Budget arrives at a time when many households are still feeling the pressure of higher living costs, shifting interest rates, and uncertainty about the wider economy. For Kingdom Bank savers, the question is simple: what does this Budget mean for your stewardship, finances, and the long-term management of your money?
Pod Bhogal
5 ways the gospel changes how we view political promises about money
In the wake of the recent Autumn Budget, our newsfeeds may be filled with opinions on broken promises and the state of the country’s finances. How are we to respond to these opinions as Christians?
Ruth Upton
FSCS limit to increase from 1 December 2025
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed it will raise the limit of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection for savings from £85,000 to £120,000 per saver, with double the protection for joint accounts. This will come into effect from 1 December 2025.
Hannah Oliver
Kingdom Bank recognised in UK’s top 500 growth companies
Kingdom Bank has been included in Business Leader’s Top 500 Growth Companies list, achieving rankings of 380th for growth rate.
Pod Bhogal
Will the Bank of England cut rates in November?
As a Christian seeking to be a faithful steward, knowing if interest rates will fall is more than financial news. It reflects how economic policy may affect our savings, giving, and ability to plan for the future.
Pod Bhogal
Kingdom Bank responds to Bank of England rate cut
On 7 August 2025, the Bank of England’s base rate was cut from 4.25% to 4.00%, marking the fifth reduction since January 2024.
Hannah Oliver