MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Mortgage rates hit highest level this yearThe typical cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage has ballooned to 6%.29 June 2009 Bank of England base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the third consecutive month.4 June 2009 Banks not playing fair following base rate cuts, report highlightsBanks and building societies have hit savers by cutting rates in line with recent base rate drops. However, they've failed to cut borrowing rates accordingly, a report reveals today.2 June 2009 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the second consecutive month.7 May 2009 MPs back MSE's savers' rights campaign27 April 2009 It's deflation timeThe UK economy is officially in a deflationary state for the first time in almost 50 years. That means the cost of living is falling.21 April 2009 Bank of England Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5%. This is the first time in seven months that base rate has remained steady.9 April 2009 Hope for mortgage applicantsThere are some glimmers of hope for those with smaller deposits looking for a mortgage.2 April 2009 Premium Bonds: 1 in 100 chance of beating inflationPremium bond holders’ chances of beating inflation have been slashed from 75% to 1% over the past year, we can reveal today.1 April 2009 Dunfermline savers are saved by NationwideNationwide Building Society has today bought the savings arm of the troubled Dunfermline BS.30 March 2009 First212223 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us