Savings
Post Office marks 150 years of savings
This year the Post Office is celebrating 150 years of helping the country to save. To mark this occasion it has revealed new research which gives an insight into the UK's saving habits a century and a half later.
Good things come to those who wait
A poll by long term savings and investments specialist Standard Life has found that one in eight of us adopt a ‘live for the moment' culture and would choose the instant gratification of a £640 holiday this year, rather than be willing to wait five years for a holiday worth £5,000 instead.
Post Office launches new issue of Online Saver
The Post Office has announced the launch of a new issue of its popular Online Saver account, offering a competitive annual rate of 2.85% gross/ AER, on interest paid annually.
Brits raiding savings less as concern of inflation grows
Over half of Brits (52%) admitted being concerned about the impact inflation may have on their savings, according to the latest Saving Britain research from BM Savings.
Savers thrown a lifeline at last
uSwitch.com welcomes NS&I's new index-linked savings certificates as they could prove a lifeline for struggling savers, giving them guaranteed growth.
Nationwide updates savings bonds rates and fixed rate ISAs
Nationwide Building Society has announced new interest rates across all its Fixed Rate ISAs, Fixed Rate Bonds, e-Bonds, Tracker Bonds and its three-year Combination Savings Bond.
New issues of NS&I savings certificates
NS&I has introduced for general sale new issues of its Savings Certificates, including Index-linked Savings Certificates (also known as Inflation-Beating Savings) and Fixed Interest Savings Certificates.
Brits admit neglecting their financial wellbeing
Brits are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to their finances. Despite their best intentions, 17 million adults (35%) admit to neglecting their finances, according to the Scottish Widows Priorities of Life Index.
More choice for savers with Yorkshire’s three year savings bond
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new three year fixed rate bond paying 4.05% gross/AER. Offering a best buy, the new account can be opened at any of the Yorkshire's branches or agencies.
NFU Mutual income bond with guaranteed 5%
NFU Mutual has launched a new six-year income bond paying a guaranteed income of 5% each year net of basic-rate tax.
Teens’ dream of a wealthy future
British teens have an increasingly optimistic view of their financial future, which is not firmly grounded in reality, according to a new survey from RBS.
N&P's new Branch Saver account with one year bonus rate
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society), has launched a new savings account which pays a very attractive rate of 2.25% (including bonus) and which is guaranteed to follow any increase in Bank Base Rate in 2011.
Leeds Postal Access Saver offers 3.05%
Leeds Building Society has launched the Postal Access Saver, which pays a market leading variable interest rate of 3.05% for a product that allows access to the investment.
Savings and borrowing rates
The Bank of England has announced that the bank base-rate will remain at 0.50% - the base-rate has now been at this historic low for 26 consecutive months.
Barclays 4 year fixed rate savings bond paying up to 4.25%
At a time when savers are looking to improve their returns amid a low interest rate environment, Barclays is launching a new 4 year fixed rate bond paying up to 4.25 per cent.