MoneySavingExpert News Savings Savers hit as inflation remains highSavers were once again left reeling as higher air fares and food bills helped keep rises in the cost of living over the past year well above the Bank of England's inflation target.14 September 2010 Thousands forgo pay rises due to pension apathyTens of thousands of workers are missing out on free cash from their employer, experts warn.10 September 2010 Overdraft interest rates at record highOverdraft rates reached a record high during August despite Bank of England base rate remaining at its historic low of 0.5%.10 September 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 18th consecutive month.9 September 2010 Post Office savers to get full UK protectionPost Office savers will soon no longer rely on the Irish government to protect their cash.2 September 2010 National Counties to close inflation-beating Isa at 5pmNational Counties Building Society (NCBS) will close its tax-free cash Isa which guarantees to beat inflation at 5pm today.26 August 2010 Interest rates could hit 8%, says economistInterest rates could rise to 8% by 2012 if inflation gets out of control, a think tank has warned.23 August 2010 Train fares set to rise in JanuaryMillions of commuters could see train fares rise by 5.8% from the new year.17 August 2010 National Counties Building Society revives inflation-beating savingsA small building society today launched a tax-free savings account which guarantees to beat inflation.16 August 2010 Santander 'worst bank for customer service'Santander tops the banking hall of shame as we reveal MoneySavingExpert.com users overwhelmingly rate it worst for customer service.12 August 2010 First353637 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us