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The good, the bad and the ugly - a savings round-up
07th May 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Some providers have behaved better than others, so far. Who do you have your cash with?
Temporary reduction to the Lifetime ISA early withdrawal penalty
01st May 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

HM Treasury has announced a temporary reprieve to the controversial early withdrawal penalty on the Lifetime ISA
With CPI falling to 1.50% in March, more accounts now match or beat inflation
23rd April 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As CPI falls to 1.50% there are more accounts that can keep up with inflation - but you might have to act quickly.
Nationwide Building Society announces swingeing cuts to almost all savings accounts
17th April 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

We knew that there was going to be some serious fallout following the double Bank of England base rate cut in March, which saw this fall to its lowest ever level of 0.10%.
NS&I announces a U-turn to scheduled interest rate cuts
17th April 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has announced that it will not be going ahead with planned cuts to the Income Bonds, Direct Saver and Investment Account.
Cash ISAs are 21 years old. Have they come of age or are they past it?
04th April 2020
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

If you've not done so already, it's probably too late to open a cash ISA for this tax year - but should you consider one in the new tax year?