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Virgin Money launches new ISA paying 2.75%

In the current low interest rate environment, it is important that savers do all they can to maximise their returns. One of the first tips for any saver is to look to use their tax-free savings allowances effectively.

Nationwide renews its call for parity on ISA limits

As ISA season begins to gear up, Nationwide Building Society is again calling on the Government to raise the current cash ISA limit in line with the stocks and shares ISA limit in the Budget on 20 March 2013.

Barclays launches new cash ISAs allowing Transfers-In

Barclays launches its new cash ISA range allowing Transfers-In, which includes a 3 Year Flexible Cash ISA and Instant Cash ISA both paying up to 2.30 per cent AER/ tax free per annum, available to both new and existing customers to help them make the most of their tax-free savings allowance.

Leeds launches new fixed rate ISA range with access

Leeds Building Society has launched a new suite of fixed rate ISA products, which include 1 and 2 year versions.

Leeds Building Society launches fixed rate ISA with 25% access

Leeds Building Society's new 1 year fixed rate ISA at 2.00% gross p.a./ AER provides the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.

Savers set to stash away £117 billion in cash ISAs this year

Despite ISA rates at near rock bottom levels and inflation eating into household income, 26% more Brits intend to save into a cash ISA this tax year and those who do will save almost £1,000 more than they did last year, according to new research from uSwitch.com.

£51 billion Cash ISA black hole revealed

The deadline for “using or losing” your Cash ISA pot this year is looming, however, Post Office’s ISA Savings Report can reveal there is a £51 billion Cash ISA black hole as savers are failing to make use of their full allowance.

With high inflation here to stay, savers need to maximise returns

With the announcement by The Bank of England that The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has remained high at 2.7 per cent, and with indications that high inflation is here to stay for the foreseeable future, savers need to be proactive and move to an account paying better rates in order to limit the impact of inflation on their money, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.

Nationwide launches new cash ISAs

Nationwide is launching two new fixed rate cash ISAs and launching new issues of two-year fixed rate cash ISA and Web ISA paying increased rates.

Don’t let the taxman raid your savings

With just two months to go until the end of the current tax year, a new poll from MoneySupermarket has found that more than a third of people in the UK haven't made the most of tax-free savings with an ISA this year, and eight per cent simply won't bother.

Boost the family budget when you work your money harder

With petrol prices predicted to rise this week, and energy bills starting to land, MoneySupermarket shows how households can give themselves a welcome boost to the household budget by making three simple switches, according to new analysis.

Coventry Building Society increases cash ISA savings rate

Coventry Building Society is increasing the rates on its existing variable cash ISAs to 2.50% AER. The increase, which will benefit c250,000 members, takes effect from 6 April 2013.

JPMAM joins forces with WaterAid for ISA season

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced that it will be extending its partnership with WaterAid, donating money to the charity for every J.P. Morgan Individual Savings Account (ISA) opened between the end of January and the end of April 2013.

Nationwide keeps its promise to help savers

Launched two years ago, Nationwide's Savings Promises have provided a real benefit to the Society's 11 million savers. They show the Society's commitment to helping savers make the most of their money.

Saving habit starts early at Alliance Trust Savings

As Junior ISAs (JISAs) pass their first anniversary, analysis of Alliance Trust Savings customer data has revealed that nearly a third of JISA holders are one-year-old or under (29%), with 13 year olds the next most popular age (12%).