August 2024

NS&I has refreshed its range of fixed-term 'British Savings Bonds' by adding a two-year and a five-year option, alongside its existing three-year bond. However, you can still earn more from the top-paying accounts elsewhere.

If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as £14 million-worth are due to run out by the end of today (Saturday 31 August). Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.

The price most households pay for gas and electricity will rise by 10% on average from Tuesday 1 October as energy regulator Ofgem has announced the latest Energy Price Cap rates.

If you're packing hand luggage for a flight, most UK airports expect you to put certain toiletries in a clear 'liquids' bag when you go through security. Yet the rules on what counts as a liquid can vary by airport, and some have even done away with the bags, MoneySavingExpert.com research has found. Here's how to avoid getting caught out.

Chase has cut the rates on its linked savings accounts by 0.25 percentage points. As of Thursday 8 August, its easy-access 'boosted saver' now pays 4.85% – down from 5.1% – while its standard saver pays just 3.85%. The changes mean you can earn more on your savings elsewhere – though Chase is still worth keeping for its debit card perks.

Amazon has launched a credit card giving 1% to 2% back on purchases at Amazon and up to 0.5% elsewhere, all paid in the form of gift cards to use at the online retail giant. While this isn't enough to beat our existing top pick cashback cards, the new Amazon Barclaycard could be worth getting if you're a big Amazon spender. Here's what you need to know.

Some MoneySavers have reported receiving car finance mis-selling compensation payments out of the blue. But these are unrelated to the latest ongoing investigation into hidden commission, which means you CAN still complain about that on top.

The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 5.25% to 5%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move will impact mortgage and savings rates. Here's what you need to know.

Royal Mail has introduced a 'fake stamp scanner' that enables you to check whether a stamp is legitimate or not. It will also continue to waive its £5 penalty fee charged to anyone who receives a letter with a fake stamp on it for the time being.