HMRC warns of 'punitive' ISA charges as allowance cut
HMRC warns of 'punitive' charges for Lifetime ISA withdrawals as the annual allowance is cut to £12,000. Learn how the new rules and a proposed replacement product affect your savings.
Category : Search result: firsttime buyer savings
5% Christmas Regular Saver account relaunches
Savers can earn 5% interest with Yorkshire Building Society's popular Christmas Regular Saver, helping build a festive fund. Open now for a stress-free 2026.
Nationwide customers warned about £1,000 savings tax rule
Savers with Nationwide and other banks are being reminded of the Personal Savings Allowance. Earning over £1,000 in interest could lead to an unexpected HMRC tax bill. Learn the rules to protect your savings.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.20%
Nationwide Building Society announces major mortgage rate cuts effective 15 January, with a new headline rate of 3.50%. Experts predict a boost for the 2026 property market.
Barclays' £2 Coin Trick to Boost Savings
Barclays bank reveals a simple 'vanishing trick' using rare £2 coins to build savings effortlessly. Discover how small daily habits can add up to over £100 a year.
HMRC letters target UK savers ahead of tax deadline
HMRC is contacting UK households with savings over £12,500 as the 31 January self-assessment deadline approaches. Check your Personal Savings Allowance now to avoid a surprise tax bill.
Halifax offers 5.5% fixed rate savings account
Halifax launches a new 12-month Regular Saver account with a 5.5% fixed interest rate. Learn the key details, eligibility, and how it compares to recent mortgage rate cuts.
Nationwide cuts savings rates from February 10
Nationwide Building Society is reducing rates on 13 savings products from February 10, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Find out which accounts are affected.
Save £500+ with 5 Simple Supermarket Swaps
A savings expert reveals five easy own-brand swaps for toilet paper, cereal, cheese, beans, and bread that could cut over £500 from your annual grocery bill. Start saving now!
Nationwide warns of savings rate cuts from February 10
Nationwide Building Society announces reductions to numerous savings products from 10 February, following the Bank of England's December rate cut. Find out which accounts are affected.
UK Savings Crisis: Millions Have Less Than £1,000
Shocking research reveals nearly half of UK adults have less than £1,000 in savings, leaving them vulnerable to financial shocks. Discover the data and essential saving tips.
Pension Credit at risk for savers over £10,000 limit
UK state pensioners with over £10,000 in savings risk losing Pension Credit top-ups. Experts warn the outdated limit unfairly penalises savers. Discover if you're affected.
Boost Your Tax-Free Allowance to £18,570
Personal finance experts reveal how UK households can combine allowances to earn up to £18,570 tax-free. Learn how the starting savings rate works for lower earners.
HMRC may tax UK households with £3,500 in savings
UK households with savings over £3,500 could face surprise tax bills as HMRC tightens checks on bank interest. Learn your Personal Savings Allowance and how to prepare.
Warning for savers with £5,000+ as banks cut rates
Money experts warn Nationwide customers with over £5,000 savings to act now. Online banks offer better deals as high street giants prepare to slash rates following Bank of England cut.
EDF: Save at least £145 on your energy bills
EDF reveals simple household tweaks to cut energy costs. Lowering your thermostat by one degree could save £145 a year. Act now to reduce your bills.
Warning for Brits with £10,000 in bank accounts
Millions are losing money as inflation erodes large cash balances in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge a switch to easy-access savings or Cash ISAs to protect your savings.
Nationwide's 4% ISA pays £400 on £10k savings
Nationwide Building Society is offering a 4% fixed-rate cash ISA, paying £400 interest on a £10,000 deposit. Experts urge savers to act fast as banks cut rates.
Barclays cuts savings rates, customers to earn less
Barclays warns savers of interest rate cuts from January 2026, following Bank of England's base rate reduction. Expert urges looking beyond high street banks for better returns.
UK households can save £539 by switching 5 items
UK families could save over £500 annually by choosing own-label cheese, bread, toilet paper, baked beans, and cereal. Expert analysis reveals the simple swap for big savings.
UK households miss out on £4,200 in bank interest
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
NS&I rate cut sparks urgent warning to savers
Following NS&I's latest rate reduction, finance expert Kevin Mountford urges savers to shop around for better deals. Discover top fixed and easy-access alternatives available now.
Barclays cuts savings rates on popular accounts
Barclays Bank is reducing interest rates on four of its most popular savings products, including the Rainy Day Saver, in a blow to millions of UK customers. Find out the new rates and effective dates.
NS&I cuts interest rates on new British Savings Bonds
NS&I has launched new issues of its fixed-term British Savings Bonds with reduced interest rates. Find out the new rates for 1 to 5-year terms and what it means for your savings.
HSBC Confirms Major Mortgage Rate Cuts This Week
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
ISA Allowance to Fall to £12,000, Building Society Warns
Coventry Building Society urges savers to act as the ISA tax-free allowance is confirmed to fall from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Experts advise on protecting savings now.
Savers urged to review accounts as best rates drop
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
Record £5.1bn ISA rush before allowance cut
UK savers deposited a record £5.1bn into Cash ISAs fearing a Budget cut. The new £12,000 cap from 2027 impacts affluent savers. Learn how to protect your savings.
Martin Lewis clarifies UK savings tax rules
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains why hiding cash at home is a bad idea and clarifies exactly how tax on savings interest works for UK savers.
Savings Inertia Could Cost Brits £992 a Year
A new survey reveals over half of Brits haven't moved savings in a year, risking hundreds due to low high street rates. Experts urge action to switch accounts.
Page 1 of 4