Savings
Skipton launches Summer Bond
Skipton Building Society is launching a limited edition Summer Bond, which offers an interest rate of 6.70% gross. The bond is available from 6 - 14 June or until maximum funds have been received.
New summer savings from Britannia
With plenty of rainy days to save up for this summer, Britannia Building Society has launched a new suite of summer savings products for new and existing customers.
Brits fail to cash in on free £5 notes
The full extent of Britain's financial inertia was laid bare today when passers-by in London and Manchester were offered a free £5 note, no strings attached.
Bradford & Bingley to launch fixed rate bonds offering 7%
Bradford & Bingley is to launch a limited edition range of best-buy fixed rate bonds, all offering a fantastic rate of 7.00% p.a. gross/AER to savers looking for a premium fixed return on their money.
Halifax launches 10% Regular Saver account
Halifax has announced the launch of a new 10 per cent Regular Saver account, unlike other accounts available in the market this is not linked to a current account.
59 - The age of the will but for many it's too late
The average person in the UK is 59 before they accept their mortality and decide to write a will, according to a study by The Co-operative Legal Services (CLS).
Credit crunch fails to spur savers into action
Savers are missing out on roughly £8bn every year in interest by leaving their hard-earned cash in accounts which pay interest rates well below the base rate, according to a new study by the Post Office.
TISA calls for Saving Gateway to mature into ISA
TISA is calling on Government to make a cash ISA the default option for funds in Saving Gateway accounts upon reaching maturity.
Web of intrigue as internet savers lose millions
The Big 5 High Street banks are offering "dial-up" internet savings rates in a "broadband" market, according to research from Skipton Building Society.
ASDA employees share £37.5 million payout
Almost 20,000 ASDA employees are today celebrating the fact they will share in a £37.5 million payout as a result of participating in a Save-As-You-Earn (SAYE) employee share plan.
Abbey issues one year fixed rate bond paying 7.01%
Abbey Savings has launched a special one-year savings account for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for one year.
Sharesave brings £37.5m bonus to ASDA colleagues
ASDA announced that over 17,000 colleagues will share in a £37.5 million payout thanks to the company's sharesave plan.
Coventry's 50 Plus eSave rate increased
Coventry Building Society is increasing the rate on its best buy 50 Plus eSave account with effect from Wednesday 4 June.
Sir Alan Sugar returns to screens for NS&I advertising campaign
NS&I (National Savings and Investments), the government-backed savings and investments organisation, today launches its new national TV advertising campaign.
Cater Allen launches new deposit account as customers flock to cash
Cater Allen today launches an incentive for advisers transferring money into Cater Allen's Special 12-Month Term Deposit Account, paying a highly competitive 6.15 per cent.