MoneySavingExpert News Banking Record inflation hike: could interest rates soon rise?Inflation jumped at a record rate in December, official figures show today.19 January 2010 New 'Big Bucks Bond' pays market-leading 3.75% Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched a new fixed-term savings account, which pays the top rate available over a year, and unusually could rise further during the lock-in period.15 January 2010 Savings loophole allows under-35s to earn 5%A loophole allows non-homeowners under 35 to earn a market-leading 5% before tax on an easy access savings account.12 January 2010 NS&I admits savings interest blunderGovernment-owned National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has admitted thousands of savers did not receive interest due at the start of this month.12 January 2010 Abbey to vanish from high streetThe Abbey name will begin disappearing from the high street next week.9 January 2010 Coventry launches top-paying savings accountCoventry Building Society has launched the top-paying easy access account for those with modest sums.8 January 2010 Base rate frozen at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 11th consecutive month.7 January 2010 Pensions timebomb warning as Government unveils savings schemePensions experts are warning the public not to wait for a Government scheme to save for their retirement.7 January 2010 Stretch January finances in the year's longest monthDecember's early payslip seems great pre-Christmas, yet it means the cash needs to stretch even longer. 6 January 2010 Barclays and Halifax hit by online banking glitchesComputer glitches mean many customers of three major banks cannot access their accounts online today. 4 January 2010 First131132133 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us