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Keeping your savings safe. Moneyextra's look at what the governments and the banks are doing to protect your savings.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:58:54 GMT

The government's announcement on Monday that it intends to pour up to a further £200billion into the UK banking industry by underwriting the banks' 'toxic assets' (the bad debts and risky loans responsible for freezing up lending) comes amidst concerns of further poor financial results and the prospect of another full nationalisation, if RBS shares are refinanced.

Keeping your savings safe. Moneyextra's look at what the governments and the banks are doing to protect your savings.

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:18:38 GMT

Who owns whoMoneyextra.com's guide to the savings and banking family tree

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:51:22 GMT

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) entitles savings customers protection for THE FIRST £50,000 PER INSTITUTION where institution is defined by a separate banking license held.

Moneyextra.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:55:20 GMT

If, like many people, you are not as flush with cash as you would like to be following Christmas, then it may not only be the freezing January weather leaving you feeling blue.

Moneyextra.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:24:03 GMT

If, like many people, you are not as flush with cash as you would like to be following Christmas, then it may not only be the freezing January weather leaving you feeling blue.

Moneyexpert.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:36:27 GMT

If, like many people, you are not as flush with cash as you would like to be following Christmas, then it may not only be the freezing January weather leaving you feeling blue.

Abbey Issues New Fixed Rate One Year Bond Paying Up To 6.75%

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Abbey Savings launches on Monday (4 August 2008) its latest one-year savings account for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for one year.

Government Announces Support For Flood Risk Households

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is today setting out plans to contribute at least £5 million to a scheme to support households in England which face a particularly high risk of flooding but which are not protected by traditional community level defences.

Legal and General Launches exclusive tracker with scottish widows bank

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Legal & General Mortgage Club will be launching an exclusive two-year tracker at 5.99% (base plus 0.99%), provided by Scottish Widows Bank.

New Star's Simon Ward Predicts 'No Change' For Interest Rates on Thursday

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Simon Ward, economist with fund managers, New Star, has stuck his head above the parapet and predicted a 'no change' vote by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee on Thursday.

Britannia Launches New Savings Account at 6.25% Gross

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Britannia Building Society has launched a brand new online and telephone savings account - DirectSaver Reserve with a rate of 6.25% gross.

Nationwide urges parents to use ctf vouchers before they expire

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Nationwide reveals that 25% of Child Trust Fund vouchers have already expired and only 57% of live vouchers have been paid in so far this year.

Brits Spend Over a Year of Their Lives Hunting for Bargains

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Britain is a nation of bargain hunters who spend over a year of their lives seeking out the best possible deal - that's according to new research released today by T-Mobile.

The family coffers run dry

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

The rising cost of living is preventing Britons from giving their families financial help, according to Chelsea Building Society. As 78% of people cut down on their personal spending, families can no longer rely on each other for loans and financial help, and instead offer other types of support and assista

Has the credit crunch signalled the end of the green revolution?

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

The last six months have seen a huge drop off in the number of people willing to pay extra for green or eco-friendly products, according to research from cahoot.

Post Office launches new cash ISA offering 6.25%

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

The Post Office has extended its savings range by launching a cash ISA paying a leading rate of 6.25 per cent, available from today.

Alliance and Leicester increases interest rate on eSaver

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Alliance & Leicester is increasing the interest rate on its popular eSaver account to 6.56% AER for savers who open a new account

Abbey makes further reductions to its mortgage rates

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

From Friday, (5 September) Abbey is reducing the rate on its two, three and five year fixed rate mortgages by up to 0.30 per cent.

Customer Satisfaction with Banks in the United Kingdom Increases Despite Struggling Economy

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Despite a challenging economic climate, customer satisfaction with retail banks in the United Kingdom has increased since 2007, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 UK Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction Study released today.

High energy bills cause inflation to rise again

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Consumer prices index (CPI) annual inflation rose to 4.7 per cent in August, up from 4.4 per cent, as rises in gas and electricity bills took effect.

High petrol costs set to spark car sharing trend

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Brits are on course to become a nation of car sharers, AA Insurance research predicted today. Almost half (47%) of the population are now considering car sharing, despite only one in ten (11%) people admitting to currently doing so more than once week.

When it comes to savings, trust is key

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

As Britons tighten their purse strings to cope with rising costs of living, money left over for savings is precious and new research by Chelsea, the UK's fifth largest building society, shows that savers will only place their money with a provider they can trust.

Royal Bank launches a range of new savings accounts

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Following a remarkable interest in RBS savings accounts, the bank today announces a range of new deals.

New internet fixed-rate savings account from AA Savings

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

AA Savings has launched a new Internet 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account, offering a top market interest rate of 7.21% gross/AER.

Give your kids a financial kick start

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:34:55 GMT

Blink and before you know it your children are heading towards adulthood and becoming increasingly demanding on family finances.

Moneyextra Mortgages & Homes News

Keeping your savings safe. Moneyextra's look at what the governments and the banks are doing to protect your savings.

Keeping your savings safe. Moneyextra's look at what the governments and the banks are doing to protect your savings.

Who owns who Moneyextra.com's guide to the savings and banking family tree

Moneyextra.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Moneyextra.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Moneyexpert.com 2009 Savings Outlook

Abbey Issues New Fixed Rate One Year Bond Paying Up To 6.75%

Government Announces Support For Flood Risk Households

Legal and General Launches exclusive tracker with scottish widows bank

New Star's Simon Ward Predicts 'No Change' For Interest Rates on Thursday

Britannia Launches New Savings Account at 6.25% Gross

Nationwide urges parents to use ctf vouchers before they expire

Brits Spend Over a Year of Their Lives Hunting for Bargains

The family coffers run dry

Has the credit crunch signalled the end of the green revolution?

Post Office launches new cash ISA offering 6.25%

Alliance and Leicester increases interest rate on eSaver

Abbey makes further reductions to its mortgage rates

Customer Satisfaction with Banks in the United Kingdom Increases Despite Struggling Economy

High energy bills cause inflation to rise again

High petrol costs set to spark car sharing trend

When it comes to savings, trust is key

Royal Bank launches a range of new savings accounts

New internet fixed-rate savings account from AA Savings

Give your kids a financial kick start

Who owns whoMoneyextra.com's guide to the savings and banking family tree