MoneySavingExpert News Banking 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 Government: 'We can't afford mass tax write-offs'The Government says it cannot afford to write-off the £2 billion of underpaid tax owed by 1.4 million people.8 September 2010 HSBC to dispense more £5 notesHSBC has pledged to increase the supply of £5 notes in its cash machines.3 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 Crackdown on 'free' debt management firm adverts Charities have welcomed new advertising codes that will stop fee-charging debt firms describing their service as free.1 September 2010 Economic growth faster than first thoughtBritain's economy expanded at a faster pace than first thought with growth of 1.2% in the second quarter of the year, a rate not seen for nine years, official figures reveal today.27 August 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 Beat the Lloyds TSB complaint rejection spiralLloyds TSB upheld just 12% of banking complaints from its customers during the first half of the year, figures show today.26 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 First117118119 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us