Savers ‘missing out’ by swapping regular interest rates for Premium Bonds
NS&I has added a further £66million to September’s Premium Bonds prize fund, but experts argue this still isn’t enough to beat the returns paid by savings accounts. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Peak savings rates! This 6.06% account good as it gets as banks refuse to pass on BoE hike
On Thursday, the Bank of England hiked base rates by another 0.25 percent. Yet savers won’t feel much benefit as best buy fixed-rate bonds climbed a meagre 0.01 percent. What’s happening? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Survival rates rise for children with rare muscle-wasting disorder
The survival rates among babies born with spinal muscular atrophy , a rare muscle-wasting disorder, have risen, thanks to ‘transformative’ new treatments. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Fixed mortgage rates could fall even with Bank of England’s interest rate rise
The Bank of England is expected to raise the Base Rate by a further 0.25 percent today, but brokers say this has already been “baked in” to fixed mortgage rates. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Mortgage rates calculated: UK regions most vulnerable to Base Rate hike
Some mortgage holders could see repayments reach up to £1,200 a month. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
6% savings rates drag millions into HMRC net – this £5,000 tax break could set you free
Today’s best buy savings accounts pay more than six percent a year but millions face a tax shock as HM Revenue & Customs grabs its share. This forgotten £5,000 tax allowance could help you fight back. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
This 6.1% savings account may be ‘best we see in years’ as banks pull top rates
The last 18 months have been brilliant for savers as rising interest rates have driven up the returns on cash to 15-year highs. Now a top savings expert is warning that the good times may be coming to an end. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
8 key money changes for August – from alcohol rates to benefits changes
August brings a range of key dates and financial changes that could affect your wallet. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Peak annuity rates! Pensioners can still get £2,250 extra income but must act fast
Pensioners are racing to buy annuities as they pay the highest income in 15 years but experts warn rates may soon peak and today’s great deals may not last. Daily Express :: Finance Feed