Investors can protect their savings against inflation with new issues of NS&I’s (National Savings and Investments) Inflation-beating Savings Certificates. Following an increase in the yield on Index-linked gilts, NS&I has announced it will increase the fixed rate of interest it pays, on top of the rate of the Retail Price Index (RPI), on its inflation-beating […]

The UK equity release market is entering a crucial stage in its development and will play a greater role in retirement planning, according to a new report from Defaqto.
However, the leading financial research company believes that consumer choice and confidence in equity release products is still limited by a lack of household names entering the […]

Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, has announced a partnership agreement with PruHealth to launch private medical insurance (PMI) in its 1,500 Boots stores.
Recent research by Boots highlights that around 80 per cent of people believe they are precluded from taking out private health insurance due to its cost. In addition, 36 […]

The school run can be one of the busiest and most dangerous times to be on the road.
New research from Sainsbury’s car insurance reveals that during the past five years, over 460,000 people claim to have been involved in an accident during the school run whilst they had a child in their car. The bank […]

The annual cost of running a home is now around £11,035, according to analysis from Sainsbury’s Bank. This is as much as £1,199 or 12% higher than the equivalent cost in 2004/05 or a rise of £3.28 a day.
However, homeowners could dramatically reduce this cost if they are prepared to shop around for more competitive […]

A big price gap has opened up between those suppliers who have announced or implemented price cuts and the two smallest suppliers, who have yet to make any announcement, according to research by energy regulator Ofgem.
Dual fuel customers with EDF Energy could save up £140 and those with Scottish Power could save up to £122 […]

Most people ask their friends and family or go to the web for money advice a new online poll for the British Bankers’ Association reveals.
Banks and post offices come next with the weekend media providing more valued information than independent financial advisers, television adverts or the Financial Services Authority.
The British BBA’s survey co-incides with the […]

Lloyds TSB and AIRMILES, the UK’s leading retail loyalty scheme, have announced a new partnership.
From 1 June 2007, Lloyds TSB will become AIRMILES’ official financial services partner, providing it with exclusive rights to offer Airmiles to its customers.
New and existing customers will be able to gain more rewards than ever before, as Lloyds TSB […]

NatWest has announced that it is launching a new travel reward programme. It has joined forces with ebookers, one of Europe’s largest online travel agents and secured the first ever reward deal with easyJet. The YourPoints programme will replace the Bank’s 19-year old relationship with the AIRMILES scheme from June. The airline and travel industry […]

Barclaycard Breathe helps customers go green with 50 per cent of profits reducing carbon emissions.
Barclaycard has announced plans to launch the first UK credit card that donates 50 per cent of its profits to give people across the country a greener card option. The Barclaycard Breathe credit card will see Barclaycard:
Donate 50 per cent […]