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Newcastle launches new fixed rate savings range

Newcastle Building Society has launched a series of accessible Fixed Rate ISA and Bond products offering investors a guaranteed return of up to 4.00% Gross/AER.

Cash ISA bonus of 0.5% gross launched by NatWest & RBS

NatWest and RBS are offering the opportunity for new and existing customers to earn a 0.5% gross bonus, fixed for 12 months, on their NatWest Cash ISA or RBS Instant Access ISA accounts. They can take advantage of this offer in two ways.

M&S Money launches ‘Flexi Cash ISA’ option

M&S Money is launching its new Flexi Cash ISA option on 9th February 2010, offering a variable rate of 2.65% AER/tax-free. This includes a bonus rate of 1.25% for 18 months from initial deposit.

Yorkshire Bank launches Advantage Term Deposit

Yorkshire Bank has launched a new, market-leading 1 year fixed rate bond for investors, Advantage Term Deposit.

Clydesdale Bank launches new 1 year fixed rate bond

Clydesdale Bank has launched a new 1 year fixed rate bond for investors, Advantage Term Deposit. The new bond will offer a fixed rate of 4.50% Gross for a year, when taken out with an AXA investment product, together known as the "Advantage Combination Plan".

Over-50s get back into ISAs

Investors aged 50-plus have more than doubled lump sum contributions into share-based Individual Savings Accounts in response to the Government's increase in ISA allowances, new analysis from Virgin Money shows.

ISA season kicks off early

Traditionally ISA season starts to gather pace in mid February, but this year things appear to have started early.

Execution only investors offered a new deal

Investors who buy without taking financial advice are now being offered a new deal from TQ Invest, offering initial commission discounts and trail rebates when joining their ‘Premier Club'.

ISA benefit barely worth the bother for basic rate taxpayers

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the returns that tax free savings currently offer compared with standard savings products.

Post Office launches new Growth Bond and Fixed Rate Cash ISA

The Post Office has launched two new competitive savings products to cater for the varying needs of today's savers.

Inflation increase is a kick in the teeth for savers

Today's announcement by the Bank of England on the biggest increase in inflation since records began spells bad news for savers with only a handful of savings products now paying high enough interest to offset the effects of inflation.

A delay of 10 years could half your savings pot at age 65

With Christmas out of the way for another year, there's time for people to turn their attention to saving again - not just for next Christmas, but also for the longer term.

Leeds Fixed Rate ISAs paying up to seven times Base Rate

Leeds Building Society has launched Fixed Rate ISAs paying up to seven times the current Bank of England Base Rate, complimenting the Society's market leading 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA.

Newcastle Balance Builder ISA offers 3.40 per cent

Newcastle Building Society has launched its new Balance Builder ISA offering a return of up to 3.40% AER including a conditional bonus over 12 months to encourage regular ISA contributions in the New Year as savers look to invest ahead of the new tax deadline.

Leeds 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.60%

Leeds Building Society has launched a market leading 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.60% tax-free. This high return is also combined with the flexibility of unlimited access to 25% of the amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty, and a minimum opening balance of only £1.