MoneySavingExpert News Banking £50 million emergency fund for Northern Ireland saversThe Stormont Executive has agreed a £50 million bail-out of Presbyterian savers in Northern Ireland.16 April 2010 Cash Isas or stocks and shares Isas: what's best? Isas are all the rage as the start of the new tax year heralds a new opportunity for savers to prevent the tax-man taking a bite out of your money.13 April 2010 Tories target National Insurance hike in General Election manifestoThe Conservatives have put their plan to reverse most of the National Insurance (NI) hike next year at the heart of their election manifesto.13 April 2010 Bank branches irrelevant for manyOver half of MoneySavers have not been in their bank branch for at least a month, as the decline of the traditional banking hub gathers pace.13 April 2010 Labour manifesto to target bank chargesLabour will pledge to clampdown on banking 'rip-offs' as part of its General Election manifesto, to be announced today.12 April 2010 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 13th consecutive month.8 April 2010 Compulsory financial education plans axedPlans for compulsory financial education in schools have been dealt a devastating blow after plans to help youngsters learn about debt were dropped.7 April 2010 Happy new tax year! The winners and losersYesterday marked the start of the new tax year which brought tax hikes but also some better news for others.7 April 2010 Gordon Brown calls 6 May General ElectionPrime Minister Gordon Brown announced today that the General Election will be on May 6.6 April 2010 Have you got a ‘Downturn 50p’ said to be worth £1,000?1 April 2010 First125126127 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us