MoneySavingExpert News Banking Metro Bank opens its doorsThe first new current account-offering UK bank in over a century launches today.29 July 2010 No 'savings' accounts exist, they're all 'losings'28 July 2010 Could base rate stay at 0.5% until 2014?A leading economic forecaster today said UK interest rates will have to stay at their record low of 0.5% for much longer than currently expected.26 July 2010 Economy grows by higher-than-expected 1.1%The UK economy roared ahead with its fastest growth in more than four years between April and June, official estimates show today.23 July 2010 Savers to miss out on £20 bonus20 July 2010 NS&I axes inflation-beating savings dealGovernment bank National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has withdrawn its savings deal that guarantees to beat inflation over the term to new customers.19 July 2010 High earners given greater retirement optionsThe elderly will no longer be forced to use their pension savings to buy an annuity by the time they are 75, the Government confirmed today.15 July 2010 Government demands 'simple' savings productsThe Government plans to make savings products simpler, to encourage consumers to build up a nest egg for their future.14 July 2010 Clothing and petrol cuts fuel inflation fallRecord price-slashing by retailers in the sales season and falling petrol costs helped bring down inflation in June.13 July 2010 Banks urged to offer basic accounts to bankruptsBanks have been urged to treat people who have gone bankrupt fairly and give them access to a basic account.12 July 2010 First118119120 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us