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MoneyExpert.com: Lloyds TSB fixed-rate ISA

Sean Gardner, Chief Executive of moneyexpert.com, said: "With interest rates falling fixed-rate deals are a good bet and ideas such as Lloyds TSB's combi-rate are to be welcomed. Anyone stuck in a poorly-performing cash ISA should be looking around for a better rate.

Lloyds TSB launches new fixed rate cash ISA

Lloyds TSB has launched a new Fixed Rate Cash ISA with a highly competitive interest rate of up to 6.50 per cent.

Legal & General cashback ISA season offer

Legal & General is currently offering customers a rebate of the 2008 annual management charge (excluding extra expenses) for lump sum investments of at least £4,000 made into one or more of a selected range of Legal & General ISAs before 05 April 2008.

Alliance & Leicester launches new cash ISA paying 6.25%

Alliance & Leicester is launching a new ‘best buy’ version of its popular Direct ISA account – Direct ISA Issue 4. The Direct ISA Issue 4 is a mini cash ISA and will be available from Friday 8 February at Alliance & Leicester branches or online at alliance-leicester.co.uk.

NS&I Direct ISA interest rate lowers to 5.80%

The interest rate paid on NS& I's Direct ISA will decrease from 6.05% per annum to 5.80% following today's decrease in the Bank of England base rate by 0.25%.

ISA war kicks off early

Michelle Slade analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk comments: ”As the end of another tax year fast approaches, savers should be looking to make the most of their tax free allowance. Any allowance not used by the 5 April deadline will be lost forever.

JPMorgan Asset Management explains the new ISA age

JPMorgan Asset Management has launched a free guide for investors explaining the changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) due to come into effect in April this year.

ISA simplification doesn’t go far enough for savers

Nine years on from the introduction of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) the Government has simplified them, with changes effective from 6 April this year.

More than £230 million could be lost to the taxman this year

Nationwide estimates that, during the current tax year (2007-08), savers in the UK could be paying more than £230 million extra in tax by failing to take advantage of their yearly ISA allowance.

Icesave score a best buy hat-trick

Icesave has launched into the ISA market with yet another market leading product, Rachel Thrussell Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “The Easy Access ISA fits the same mould as their other savings accounts, it’s simple, straightforward and pays a very competitive return.

ISA season kicks off nice and early for savers

Commenting on early moves in the ISA market, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: " Many providers are bringing their headline-grabbing cash ISA offerings out much sooner in the year than previously.

Scarborough promotes tax-free savings with ISA’s paying 6.30%

With just three months of the tax year to go, Scarborough Building Society is appealing to tax-conscious savers by launching an outstanding set of new ISA accounts.

Unique tax free return on savings guaranteed to beat inflation

Leeds Building Society’s Inflation Buster Bonds have proved so popular with customers looking for a real return the Society has launched a tax-free version.

Government confirms appeal and suitability ISA for modern saving

The quantitative research published by HM Treasury and HMRC supports a number of assertions TISA has made in recent years regarding the ISA’s use for savers in every walk of life.

Research confirms ISA success

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Kitty Ussher MP has published two reports that highlight the success of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) in encouraging people to save.