Savings account 'penalties' exposed in fine print
New research uncovers how hidden conditions and sharp rate drops after 12 months are eroding returns for UK savers. Experts urge caution and recommend flexible alternatives.
New research uncovers how hidden conditions and sharp rate drops after 12 months are eroding returns for UK savers. Experts urge caution and recommend flexible alternatives.
Money expert Martin Lewis warns households with over £20,000 in savings could be taxed on interest due to frozen tax bands. Learn how to protect your savings legally.
UK households with savings under £12,000 are urged to review their accounts ahead of major ISA rule changes in 2027. Experts advise using your tax-free allowance now to maximise long-term growth.
Millions face higher tax bills as Labour cuts Cash ISA allowance to £12,000, freezes savings allowance & hikes rates. See how it impacts you.
Yorkshire Building Society warns 12 million UK current accounts pay 1% or less. Moving savings could have earned £1,000, covering Christmas costs. Act now to boost your interest.
Nationwide Building Society reveals how savers can secure a potential £690 boost. Learn how to maximise your returns with specific accounts before the new financial year.
NatWest promotes a simple 1p daily savings challenge, endorsed by Martin Lewis, that can grow to £667.95 in a year. Learn how small daily steps can build a significant nest egg.
Monzo relaunches its popular 1p daily savings challenge with a £10,000 prize for one lucky saver. Over 1.7 million customers saved £360m this year. Learn how to join.
Moneyfactscompare unveils the best savings rates for the week of Dec 29, 2025. Expert urges switching to beat inflation. Discover top regular, fixed-rate and Cash ISA deals.
Motorists have just three days left to use Asda Express's 3p-per-litre fuel discount. Save on petrol while grabbing last-minute New Year's Eve party supplies. Act now before the offer expires.
HMRC has clarified the 'starting rate for savings', a 0% tax band on up to £5,000 of savings income for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify and how it works.
NatWest reveals three simple savings challenges, including a 52-week plan, that could help UK customers build a pot of up to £1,378. Start your savings habit today.
A new ISA limit of £12,000 from April 2027 means millions could pay tax on savings interest. See how basic and higher-rate taxpayers are affected.
Millions face a tax bill after the cash ISA allowance was cut from £20,000 to £12,000. Analysis reveals higher-rate taxpayers could lose £1,216. Explore tax-free alternatives now.
Following the Autumn Budget, experts advise UK households on three key strategies using ISAs, pensions, and SIPPs to protect savings from new tax rules. Act now to optimise your finances.
UK households face higher tax on savings interest from 2027. Learn how the personal savings allowance and new ISA caps will affect your money. Act now to protect your savings.
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
Monzo is reducing the interest rate on its 1p Savings Challenge and Instant Access Pots from January 6, impacting customer returns. Find out how this change affects your savings.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers to follow its 'golden rule' for savings, warning against leaving money in current accounts. Discover their top tips for 2025.
Nationwide reveals a major gap in savings interest, with some customers earning under £50 last year. Discover how to maximise your returns and avoid missing out.
Nationwide research reveals UK savers earned £436 interest on average in 2025. Ambitious 25-34 year olds plan to save nearly £15,000 next year. Discover how to maximise your savings returns.
Kerry Blackett, dubbed the 'Christmas angel', has spent 14 years helping her community save for the festive season. Discover how her planning brings peace of mind to 100 households facing soaring costs.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, signalling a shift for savers and borrowers. Experts urge immediate action to secure top savings deals before banks follow suit.
Nationwide reveals UK households aim to save £7,535 on average in 2026, but one in ten won't save a penny. Get expert tips to grow your savings.
Shrewsbury's arts charity The Hive launches The Hive100, a new monthly giving circle to fund creative wellbeing and mental health projects for local young people. Join the first 100 supporters.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
UK savers are urged to act as billions in interest is lost due to account inertia. Experts warn now is the time to move money for better rates.
HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.