Savings | Savings news, rates and offers

Egg, the online bank, is offering a fixed 12-month introductory rate of 6.05% gross pa/AER on its Egg Savings Account (Internet). The introductory rate is available for new money for both new and existing customers.

The British are struggling with planning their finances, especially when it comes to understanding the terminology, according to a new survey conducted by NS&I.

Leeds Building Society has launched a 5-year fixed rate Escalator Bond paying an escalating return up to 6.50% in year 5.

Abbey Savings will launch on 14 May its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.

Leeds Building Society has launched a Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying 6.25% AER (6.17% gross p.a.) Furthermore, customers can have access to all of their funds at any time without notice or penalty.

Chelsea Building Society has launched two new Spring Fixed Rate Bonds on Saturday 10 May 2008. The current 1 year Spring Fixed Rate Bond and 2 year Spring Fixed Rate Bond was withdrawn at close of business on Friday 9 May 2008.