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Monzo changes paid bank accounts: Free Greggs... but new cheapest plan has no access to top savings rate
The digital bank has introduced three new plans - Extra, Perks and Max - replacing its existing Plus and Premium plans for new customers.
The Olympic coins collectors are desperate for - do you have a 50p worth £1,000?
A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?
Is coin minting about to become another lost British art? LEE BOYCE on the Royal Mint's shock decision
The shift to card and contactless technology in the past decade has been rapid - not just in Britain, but in all sorts of remote pockets of the world. This is yet a further sign of it.
Will your bank let you open more than one cash Isa? We reveal the giants ignoring new rules
Isas already allow you to earn tax-free interest on up to £20,000 each tax year. But under recent reforms, they are now supposed to be more flexible.
Not a student? You can still bag a FREE railcard by signing up for one of these current accounts...
Santander said there are a limited number of railcards available, meaning that it may withdraw the offer before 30 April if there is high demand.
Royal Mint to stop making overseas coins after 700 years
The Royal Mint first started making overseas coins in 1325. But from December 2024 the Royal Mint will stop making these overseas coins, and will instead focus on making coins for the UK.
Hands off Isas - they're one of the only useful tools to sa...t penalty in our already heavily taxed lives, argues LEE BOYCE
This week, the Isa turns 25 years old and it has come under attack from thinktank the Resolution Foundation.
I'm a savings expert and here's why I believe NS&I will have to boost Premium Bond prizes
NS&I's new British Savings Bond, announced with much fanfare in the spring Budget, turns out to be just another three-year bond with a mediocre rate.
Tax trap on new NS&I British Savings Bonds when you pay in just £7,700
Savers who put £7,705 into NS&I's new British Savings Bonds could be landed with a tax bill in three years' time, due to how they are structured.
NS&I log-in problems persist for four days and it claims it was NOT a cyber attack
It's not known how many of its 24 million customers were unable to log in to access savings accounts and Premium Bonds on Saturday.
Chase Bank offers best buy easy-access savings rate - but with a few big catches
Chase Bank has added a bonus rate of 1% to its popular easy-access saver, bringing the overall rate to 5.1%.
NS&I Premium Bonds log-in problems: Is a bizarre 'time drift' quirk to blame?
Hundreds of NS&I customers who have been struggling to log into their NS&I accounts could find it is due to an error with the time on their device.
Best cash Isas you can STILL open before the end of the tax year
With just a day to go before the end of the tax year on 5 April, some savers will inevitably be scrambling to complete last minute Isa admin. We look at what is on offer - and the deadlines.
British Savings Bonds: NS&I reveals the rate it'll pay on the new accounts
National Savings & Investments has launched three-year fixed-rate bonds to new and existing customers paying a rate of 4.15%.
Bank exodus made our rural Post Office a target for armed robbers - and the ordeal was so terrifying we're shutting up shop
Karen and Adrian Bullock were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when armed robbers burst into their Yorkshire Post Office (pictured).
Don't let banks roll your Isa into an easy access account paying just 1.5%, says SYLVIA MORRIS
Savers poured billions of pounds into fixed-rate deals this time last year. The most popular accounts are coming to the end of their term.
Premium Bonds April 2024 winners revealed: Saver from the Highlands and Islands scoops top £1m prize
A Premium Bonds holder from the Highlands and Islands has become the second ever person from this part of the UK to win a coveted £1m Premium Bonds prize.
Barclays debanked our tennis club - £120 compensation isn't enough: CRANE ON THE CASE
The 41-day account closure led to missed direct debit payments, late payments of bills which incurred fees and one large payment made twice in error.
Yorkshire BS launches savings account to go with 99% mortgage: How long would it take to save £5,000 deposit?
The new regular saver deal comes alongside Yorkshire Building Society's 99% mortgage and offers an interest rate of 5%.
Don't sift through 530 cash Isas to beat next week's deadline... pick one of these, says SYLVIA MORRIS
You only have a few days left if you want to find the best place for your Isa allowance of up to £20,000 for this tax year before it disappears on April 5.
First Direct relaunches £175 cash carrot for switching current account
First Direct is launching a limited-time switching bonus of £175 for current account switchers - how does it compare to offers from Lloyds, NatWest and Santander?
How a flexible Isa can make your savings pot even more tax-friendly
A flexible Isa lets you withdraw your money and, crucially, put it back again without affecting your annual allowance - provided you pay it back in the same tax year.
Simple trick to get a best buy easy-access cash Isa with Hargreaves Lansdown paying 5.28%
Savers rushing to make the most of their Isa allowance can now beat the top easy-access cash Isa deal by opening an account with Hargreaves Lansdown's savings platform Active Savings.
One of Britain's rarest coins EVER goes under the hammer and could sell for £595,000
One of the rarest and most valuable British coins in existence will soon be going under the hammer and could fetch as much as $750,000.
New best buy easy-access cash Isa launched by Plum - but you need to have its app
A new easy-access Isa has launched from app Plum. The new cash Isa pays a rate of 5.15% which is now the best easy-access cash Isa on the market.
The bank hub in a public toilet - bosses under fire over branch closures
Furious MPs attacked bank bosses over the strategy which means customers are left having to use the pop-up sites in unusual locations.
Santander offers £185 cash bonus for switching current account
Switchers will need to jump through a few hoops to get the £185 deal - we explain who is eligible.
I paid £5,000 to kitchen firm that went bust but Nationwide says I'm too late to get it back: CRANE ON THE CASE
I chased the firm to start work for more than a year, then found out it had gone under. Then my Visa dispute was declined, even though I thought I had submitted it with enough time.
Did you spot smoke and mirrors trick that Santander pulled last week? SYLVIA MORRIS explains
Santander, which has more than 14m customers, said it was acting proactively as it slashed one of its top savings rates by a massive 20%.
Don't bank on your cash Isa beating inflation: How to track down the best rates this year
Good interest rates are all well and good: but if they are lower than inflation, the value of your nest egg will still be eroded over time.
How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare
How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.
Watchdog green lights end of free banking - but banks risk a customer revolt: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
I am sure bank bosses are already rejoicing. Yet more profits to keep the City happy - and yet more directors' bonuses. But they would have a fight on their hands here.
FCA 'won't stand in the way' of an end to free banking, says boss
Nikhil Rathi, the FCA's chief executive, said other countries already had 'fee-based approaches' to banking. In the UK, some providers like Santander already charge fees on some accounts.
Banks to be given more time to investigate fraudulent payments
New legislation introduced by the Government will give UK banks the power to pause payments for up to 72 hours if they suspect a customer is being scammed.
Santander cuts the rate on its 5.2% easy-access savings rate which proved popular last September
Savers who rushed to open Santander's 5.2% best buy easy-access account in September last year will soon see the rate on their account fall.
Last chance to beat best buy savings rates and turbo charge your interest with this simple trick...
Savers can beat the top easy-access deal as well as short and longer-term fixed-rate deals by opening an account with savings platform Raisin.
Nationwide members want vote on £3bn Virgin Money bid
The building society surprised the City by agreeing a bid for the UK's sixth largest bank, which was founded by Sir Richard Branson.
Nationwide agrees to buy Virgin Money - what does it mean for YOU?
The planned acquisition would create the second-biggest UK banking entity after Lloyd's. But will it be a good deal for customers?
I'm an expat and Barclays closed my account: Why has my £15k been 'on hold' for 10 months? CRANE ON THE CASE
I live in France, and my account was closed due to Brexit, but I haven't been able to withdraw my money. Now, someone has said they can't find any record of me banking with Barclays at all.
NS&I to launch new British Savings Bonds in April - will it offer a bumper rate?
The Chancellor has announced that National Savings and Investments will unleash a new British Savings bond to the savings market in this afternoon's Budget.
Be warned - banks tell me they WON'T be ready for major Isa shake-up, says SYLVIA MORRIS
With a month to go until April 6 when changes to Isa rules are supposed to kick in, industry insiders say providers are far from ready.
Why have I been blocked from putting money in my Isa? I live abroad but still pay UK tax
I live in Cyprus but have a UK current account and an Isa. Nationwide has blocked me from transferring funds from one to the other because I live abroad.
New NS&I financing targets in Budget could mean further cuts to Premium Bonds underlying rate
The future of the Premium Bonds prize fund is hanging in the balance and depends on whether the Chancellor announces any changes to NS&I financing targets in the Budget tomorrow
Two Premium Bonds savers scoop £100k prizes with £100 bonds
Two Premium Bonds holders have scooped a £100,000 prize with holdings of just £100 in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.
Chase hikes minimum pay-in for cashback deal to £1,500 a month
Chase customers looking to get its popular one per cent cashback offer will now have to pay £1,500 a month into a Chase account.
There's no rule to stop banks paying awful rates: SYLVIA MORRIS names the worst offenders
Savers who nabbed the top- paying easy-access Isa from Santander last year enjoyed a rate of 3.2%, but after one year it drops to a dismal 1.2%.
FCA launches campaign to steer savers towards better rates
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an ad campaign to raise awareness about the importance of switching savings accounts.
Did you rush to open a one-year fixed cash Isa last year? Why you need to act NOW
Savers who rushed to lock away money before the end of the financial year in 2023 into short term Isa fixes will be seeing accounts mature now.
How 93.4% of all shop transactions are now contactless
More over-65s than ever are using contactless for payments up to £100. Today 80% of 85 to 95-year-olds pay with contactless, a new report from Barclaycard shows.
I spent a day at the only bank branch left in Windsor
Nationwide in Windsor is the town's only bank branch. It has seen an exodus of banks, with six vanishing from the high street between August 2021 and August 2023.
Two thirds of Britons are £65k worse off due to low financial confidence
Britons are £65,000 worse off on average over the course of their life due to low financial confidence and knowledge.
Want a quick boost for your savings? Try these top rates few know about
For savers seeking to squeeze every last drop of interest from their nest egg, there's a new place to look. For the first time I can remember, lesser-known notice accounts top the charts.
Got more than £20,000 saved up? Here are the top accounts to open right now
There's good news for all of you who long to use a cash Isa as a nest egg and have been waiting for providers to step up to the plate.
Avoid savings deals at top of best-buy tables - unless you make these checks first
Banks and building societies use all sorts of tricks to get to the top of the tables so those that do will not necessarily prove the best pick for you.
NatWest launches £200 current account switching offer
NatWest is the latest major bank to relaunch a current account switching offer with £200 once again available to new customers.
HSBC refused me switching bonus because I had an account 21 YEARS ago: CRANE ON THE CASE
I checked all the small print and I qualified for the offer, so I applied and got the accounts. But I realised later that I never got the £205 bonus cash.
This ultra rare Lord Kitchener £2 'error' coin sells for £1,000 at auction!
A rare £2 Lord Kitchener coin minted in 2014 has sold for £1,000 at an auction today.
My husband resents me 'splashing out' from our joint accoun...- what should I do? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
It sounds to me as if you and your husband have opted for a joint bank account to simplify life admin but perhaps without a conversation about values and expectations.
Lloyds Bank offers £175 cash for switching current account
Lloyds Bank is offering £175 to those who switch current account with the cash promised within three days of it being completed.
Parents shun their own savings to open Junior Isas for their children
Parents and guardians have been casting aside opening Isas for themselves to priotitise opening a Junior Isa for their children.
Do YOU have a Lord Kitchener £2 'error' coin worth up to £800?
A £2 Lord Kitchener coin minted in 2014 is set to fetch up to £800 at an RWB auction on Wednesday. Here's why.
Are you a compulsive saver, splurger or gambler? Discover your money personality and how changing it can help make you richer
Your money personality is how you interact with. These attitudes to money are often instilled in us from the stories that we have heard about it through childhood and throughout our lives.
Barclays to buy Tesco Bank: What does it mean for customers?
While some of Tesco Bank is set to be owned by Barclays, the high street bank will not take over everything and Tesco will be keeping some parts of its financial business.
Should you fix your mortgage or savings? Experts reveal what they'd do in our definitive guide
In our definitive guide to whether to fix, we look at the forecasts for interest rates and ask our panel of savings and mortgage experts what they would do.
Chip launches cash Isa paying a 4.75% rate - is it any good?
Savers can now put money away tax-free with the the savings and investment app Chip, after it launched an easy-access cash Isa.
Coventry BS now has the best buy easy-access savings deal
The best easy-access savings account is now being offered by Coventry Building Society.
Gen Z's secret savings: A fifth have money HIDDEN from their partner
The younger generation are most likely to hide money from a partner - mostly because they are worried that they would spend it, according to Investec.
Phone thief raided my savings - but Revolut says it 'wasn't suspicious': CRANE ON THE CASE
In December, my phone was stolen outside a pub. The thief accessed my Revolut account and transferred out £2,050 from my savings. How could they do this without my password?
Premium Bonds saver scoops £50,000 prize with a £10 bond bought in 1990!
A lucky winner has scooped the prize from a bond bought in June 1990, when Kylie Minogue (pictured) sang Better the Devil You Know.
One in four adults currently has less than £500 in savings
One in four adults currently have less than £500 in savings as households continue to feel the pressure with historically high costs.
NS&I slashes Green Savings Bonds to 2.95%
NS&I has once again cut the rate on its three-year fixed-rate Green Savings bonds to 2.95 from 3.95% in the latest blow to fixed-rate accounts.
4MILLION of us pay tax on our interest -and there's absolutely no need! THE SAVINGS GURU
There are over four million accounts where savers are at risk of paying tax on their interest, up nearly a million within just six months.
Four of the biggest Premium Bonds myths - but is there any truth in them?
Over the years, many myths have surrounded the Premium Bonds prize draw. Around 23m savers have the nations best loved savings product.
Spread your cash Isa across banks ahead of new rules: Hargreaves Lansdown first to offer split allowance
From today, Hargreaves Lansdown's Active Savings will allow savers to spread their Isa allowance across banks, easy-access, limited access and fixed rates.
More than a third of Britons now have a current account with digital-only bank
There has been a huge leap in the number of Britons who have a digital-only current account, new exclusive data for This is Money suggests.
Now 40% of easy-access savings accounts cannot be accessed in branch
A growing number of savers are not able to access a branch to open or manage their easy-access accounts.
Lloyds Bank accused of 'betrayal' over plans to scrap its f...f vans that serve thousands in rural communities across the UK
They visited 170 villages and towns every fortnight, helping 6,500 customers in England, Wales and Scotland to make deposits, withdraw cash and speak to advisers about their account.
Britons have £10,000 LESS disposable income than in 2010 - but here are seven areas where it's GROWN
People have an average of £10,200 less in their pocket than if pre-2010 economic trends had continued in the UK, according to a new report.
More of us than EVER switched bank accounts for £200 Christmas bonus
NatWest, HSBC and TSB were all offering hefty switching bonuses of £200 during 2023 - but such offers are now few and far between.
I fear banks are set to make a blizzard of cuts on easy-access rates: THE SAVINGS GURU
While deals on fixed-rate savings accounts have been falling dramatically, variable-rate accounts have held just about steady - until now.
Savers see biggest cut to one-year fixed-rate bonds and Isas in 15 years
All is not lost for savers looking to stash their money away for twelve months, as there are a handful of providers still raising rates instead of cutting them.
Sainsbury's banking wind down: How will it affect your credit card, loan or savings account
The grocer's banking arm offered cards, loans and savings accounts, and its 1.9million customers may be wondering what happens to these products now.
Gift cards top the wish list for financial gifts this Christmas
More people would prefer a gift card or voucher if they were to receive a financial gift this Christmas.
I won't give up my bank passbook! One customer explains why the personal touch matters
Over recent years most banks and building societies have phased out passbooks and pushed customers into using digital technology instead.
I predict more Premium Bond rate cuts - but I'm still not selling mine! THE SAVINGS GURU
I am holding on to my Premium Bonds, at least for now - though I would have done better putting the money into my cash Isa given my winnings over the past year. Here's why.
Simple trick to get best buy one and two-year fixed-rate savings deals
Savers can now beat the top one and two-year fixed-rate deals by opening an account with savings platform Raisin UK .
Now Virgin Money scraps passbook savings accounts
The bank is set to tell around 100,000 account holders that they will no longer be able to use their passbooks to pay in or withdraw cash in person.
Major bank launches £125 current account switching bonus with extra £60 cashback
TSB is the latest bank to launch a switching bonus with £125 on offer to customers who switch away from their current provider.
Move fast to grab best fixed rate deals, savers warned: One in four people with cash savings have locked in
Investec has found that 11 million savers moved money into fixed savings over the past year, due to an expectation the Bank base rate will soon fall.
Should you FIX your savings? Experts say it could still be worth it for a year
Savers could soon be in a position where the best one-year bond and the best easy-access accounts pay the same interest - but experts say they shouldn't write off fixed rates.
NS&I to slash Premium Bonds prize fund rate from March draw
NS&I says the cut is due to its 'requirement to strike a balance between the interests of our savers, taxpayers and the stability of the broader financial services sector.'
Savings provider launches new 5.5% easy-access best buy - do you qualify for it?
Skipton Building Society has launched an easy-access account for its members which pays a market-leading rate of 5.5%.
Which areas in Britain withdraw most cash? ATM usage figures for 2023 revealed
Adults in the UK took out £81bn from cash machines in 2023, which was a fall compared to 2022 - but one region took out even more cash than the previous year.
How to make your Isa a flexible friend and beat the savings tax raid: SYLVIA MORRIS
Flexible Isas allow you to take money out and put it back within the same tax year without it counting towards your annual Isa allowance.
Premium Bonds vs savings accounts: What would finance experts choose?
With savings rates far higher than they have been in the past decade, many savers will be weighing up whether to park spare cash into easy-access accounts or into Premium Bonds.
The perfect way to start the savings habit? New regular saver comes with a 5.25% rate
Savers looking to get into the habit of saving this year may find a regular saver account is just the ticket.
Households in Britain save just 3.25% of disposable income
Savers in the UK are putting less money into savings than other countries with similar levels of disposable household incomes.
More under-25s choose cash for holiday spending... as it helps them budget
Young people are rediscovering the benefits of using cash rather than cards when spending on holiday, according to a currency exchange service.
Cash withdrawals at Nationwide branches up 4% last year, latest data shows
Cash usage is on the rise for the second year in a row, a new report from Nationwide Building Society reveals.
HSBC launches money transfer app Zing in the UK: Can it rival Revolut and Wise for international payments?
HSBC is set to launch an international payments and foreign currency app and debit card called Zing in the UK today. We run the rule over its fees and charges.
Only two one-year fixed cash Isas now pay more than 5% as rates are pulled
This could be the last call for savers to get a one-year fixed-rate Isa paying a rate of 5 per cent.
Why your nest egg is growing nearly as fast as before the 2008 crash, SYLVIA MORRIS explains
Thanks to the falling cost of living there are now more than 1,100 accounts, including easy access and fixed rate bonds, which beat the rate of inflation.
Now 200 more bank branches set to close this year as lenders continue to withdraw from the high street
The latest exodus follows the 645 that closed last year. Nearly 6,000 have disappeared since the start of 2015.And the trend will not change this year as banks continue to cut costs.
Should I cash in my 'unlucky' 15 year old Premium Bonds and buy new ones?
I bought £10,000 worth of Premium Bonds in October 2008 but to this day I've never won a single prize from them in the monthly prize draw!
How to ensure cash doesn't go extinct in Britain - why getting money to people matters
Natalie Ceeney, chair of Cash Access UK, told This is Money why ensuring Britain doesn't go cashless has become an issue she is 'hooked on'.
Could physical money soon be extinct? Industry expert on her five-year deep dive into the world of cash
Five years ago, Natalie Ceeney, independent chair of the Access to Cash review, wrote a piece for us on how the downfall of coins and notes could unfold. Here's her update.
Experts reveal four savings trends for 2024 - from Isas to Premium Bonds
It has been a remarkable year for savers who have enjoyed some of the highest savings rates since 2008 - here's what experts reckon will happen next year.
Want a wealthier 2024? You need one of these top cash Isas
With savings rates soaring, tax-free Individual Savings Accounts, or Isas, are a more valuable part of a savers' armoury than they have been for years.
Is your town about to get a banking hub? Jeremy Hunt's finally has
A new-style hub - a shared branch which customers of all the major banks can use - was launched just over a week ago by local MP, Jeremy Hunt.
Three new banks set to launch in Britain in 2024
There are some potential bank launches in the pipeline for 2024, and savers could potentially see three new banks coming to the market according to a banking expert.
The best ways to save for children this Christmas
Many parents, grandparents and relatives of children will decide to ditch gifts and give them money instead this year.
The hidden 5.4% fixed bond that's only available if you already have an NS&I account
Interest rates on one-year fixed bond were slashed by a whopping 0.23 percentage points to 5.13% between November and December.
Biggest monthly saving rate cut on fixed deals and Isas in more than a decade
Savers who keep their nest eggs in fixed-rate accounts and Isas have been hit with an onslaught of rate cuts over the last few months.
Give a savings account to your grandchildren - they will thank you for it - later!
We look at the best places to shelter a nest egg for your children or grandchildren - and how much it could be worth when they reach adulthood.
Barclays 'debanked' our residents associations - now we can't pay the bills for our blocks of flats
Following This is Money's investigation into Barclays debanking community groups, homeowner associations have also come forward with stories of their bank accounts being similarly restricted.
Savers may wish to lock their money into a top long-term fixed savings deal right now
With inflation now at 4.6 per cent - having fallen from a peak of 11.1 per cent last year - experts believe the base rate no longer needs to be hiked to keep it in check.
What are the rarest circulating coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II?
The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p and a collection of alphabet 10p coins from 2018 and 2019 are some of the rarest coins to look out for in your change, the Royal Mint has revealed.
Some 1,000 towns left with out a bank branch may get a new hub over the next four years
Experts say new rules, designed to ensure small firms and consumers have access to cash, will mean many new hubs springing up across the country.
How 'paying away' can dodge the savings tax trap on fixed-term bonds
In 2023, 37 per cent of savers generated enough interest on their savings to breach their Personal Savings Allowance, research from Paragon Bank reveals.
Charity 'debanked' by Barclays on how it almost had to close for first time in 150 years
A charity helping blind and partially sighted people has told of the chaos caused when its bank accounts were shut down by Barclays.
NS&I is set to cut savings rates - so here's how to protect your nest-egg
Millions of savers who have ploughed money into National Savings and Investments should brace themselves - a round of rate cuts may be on its way.
New FCA proposals will protect access to cash... as usage of coins and notes rises for the first time in a decade
The FCA is proposing new rules to protect access to cash for customers across the UK - and one expert has praised it for showing its teeth.
How to grab a free £200 from banks before Christmas by switching account
Switching bank accounts can be an easy win when it comes to getting a bit of free extra cash.
Our £628,772 Isa transfer went 'missing' at NatWest - why did it take nearly four months to fix?
Kevin McCormac and his wife Sarah thought they were doing the best thing for their retirement money when they applied for NatWest's best buy two-year fixed-rate Isa over the summer.
Revealed: The 30 towns and villages most at risk of being bankless in 2024
More than half of the country's bank and building society branches have shut since January 2015, leaving just short of 3,900 still open and not (yet) scheduled for closure.
SYLVIA MORRIS: Why you MUST move accounts... or miss out on bumper rates
There's a new savings account which I have put straight on your shopping list. It pays a hefty 5.06%, gives you easy access to your money
Are you owed some of the £78bn in missing assets? Here's how to find out
The amount has spiralled to an all-time high, according to exclusive research for us by Gretel.
Ultra rare Kew Gardens 50p smashes its estimate at Royal Mint auction and sells for £6,800
A gold proof of a 50p Kew Gardens coin has sold for £6800 at the Royal Mint's online auction of 343 coins which ended today.
The Sainsbury's Isa loyalty penalty grows to £692 as it continues not to auto-raise easy-access rates
Savers who have a variable rate Isa with Sainbury's Bank are being punished by the bank's sneaky Isa penalty trap more viciously than ever.
Three luckiest Premium Bond December winners revealed - including £50k off a fiver from the 1980s….
Christmas came early for some Premium Bonds holders who won big prizes in December's draw.
How nearly £1m has gone 'missing' from NatWest Isa savings transfers
Dozens of savers who rushed to transfer savings to NatWest's best buy two-year Isa have been facing transfer delays of up to four months, we can reveal.
Gulf between easy-access and one-year savings fix narrows to 0.6 percentage points
The gap between the best one-year fixed-rate savings account and the best easy-access account has been steadily narrowing.
I have £1,300 in scrapped Tesco savings stamps - it says I can no longer swap for cash: CRANE ON THE CASE
I've been given cash change for the stamps before and was saving up for a holiday - but now I've been told I can only exchange them for a Tesco voucher.
I've tracked rates for decades... this is the one thing all savers must do every week, says SYLVIA MORRIS
When it comes to drinks parties, especially at this time of year, I'm never short of friends with a money question on the tip of their tongue.
Frozen NS&I financing targets final signal that savings rates have peaked
Savers who stash their nest eggs with National Savings and investments could see rates on savings accounts fall and Premium Bonds prizes cut.
Beware the top easy-access savings rates that fall by 4% after just one year
Savers are being tempted with enticing rates of around 5% on easy-access accounts. But most of them are only worth holding on to for a year.
Five Isa changes rumoured in the Autumn Statement and who they would benefit
With the Autumn Statement just a few days away, the attention of savers and investors will be focused on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to see what changes he may have in store for their nest eggs.
Will NS&I boost Premium Bonds and fixed rates? How the Chancellor could turn to Treasury-backed bank to boost coffers
Customers who save with NS&I products could start to see more Premium Bonds prizes and new best buys launching from the Treasury-backed bank.
Santander launches best big bank easy-access savings rate - but it still lags behind smaller rivals
Santander has launched an easy-access account offering a rate of 3% - and this beats its big competitors by some distance.
Metro Bank now offers best easy-access AND one-year savings fix: Is it a safe home for your cash?
For the first time, Metro Bank is offering two savings accounts which sit at the very top of the best buy tables.
Jeremy Hunt 'to seek more money from NS&I savers' in his Autumn Statement to help meet the UK's borrowing costs
Jeremy Hunt is set to raise targets for NS&I premium and savings bonds in the Autumn Statement.
Savers FINALLY start moving cash away from low-interest current accounts - and it's hitting bank profits
Analysis of the major banks' third quarter results showed that banks are having to pay out more in savings interest - though they still made large profits overall.
Is your bank still only paying £1.40 for every £100 saved in an easy-access account?
Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC and Santander are still offering poor paying easy-access rates, despite the best buy now being 5.22% and base rate being 5.25%.
Nationwide makes bumper £989m profit in first half thanks to rising interest rates
The building society grew its profits by £20million compared to same period in 2022, as the higher base rate led to increased mortgage interest costs.
It's not just Farage - charities are being 'debanked' too: Regulators blast banks
The UK's three charity regulators have criticised big banks for 'suddenly closing or suspending' charities' bank accounts.
NS&I joins the fixed savings rate bloodbath with massive cut
National Savings & Investments slashed its three-year Green Savings Bond by a huge 1.75 percentage points, from 5.7% to just 3.95%.
Just 19 of best 50 easy-access savings accounts don't have catches
Of the top 50 instant-access savings accounts for balances of £5,000, only 19 do not come with any restrictions if you want to get hold of your money.
NS&I slashes the interest rate on its three-year fixed savings bond
National Savings and Investments has cut the rate on its three-year Green Savings Bond, shortly after it pulled its popular one-year deals.
Revolut hikes monthly fees for its accounts to as much as £14.99 - here's the changes in full
This is the first major overhaul of Revolut's paid plans since their launch in 2018 for customers in the UK. Each tier of membership offers perks.
NatWest has taken over two months to transfer my savings to...w Isa and now my £20,000 is missing! Where has my money gone?
I opened a two-year fixed Isa with NatWest on 29 July. My new Natwest Isa balance still shows nil and. my £20,000 is currently missing.