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Probate Fees for some to rise by more than 2500% next year
07th November 2018
Author: Susan Hannums

Category: Savings News

This week it’s been announced that the heavily criticised plans to increase probate fees is going ahead.
9 things you might not know about equity release
03rd November 2018
Author: Susan Hannums

Category: Savings News

Equity release is growing in popularity across the UK as more and more homeowners over-55 look to access some of the wealth tied up in their property.
🔔 A duo of market-leading ISAs hit the shelves
02nd November 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Charter Savings Bank has launched two market-leading cash ISAs today, a one year fixed rate ISA and a new version of its already market-leading 95 day notice cash ISA.
🏆 Announcing the 2019 Savings Champion Awards finalists
31st October 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2019 Savings Champion Awards. Now in its sixth year, our awards acknowledge excellence in a wide range of savings categories, recognising those banks and building societies that have consistently offered best buy rates, provided excellent customer service and promoted competition in the savings market over the last 12 months.
🔔 More new best buys launched!
30th October 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Bank of Cyprus UK and Virgin Money have both launched new best buy accounts, each taking up position within the top three of the respective categories.
💬 Anna's two pence worth (#7): Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes
29th October 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Anna Bowes is a regular contributor to the BBC’s Money Box, Breakfast and News programs, as well as the national press, providing expert analysis and commentary on the UK savings market.