The fragility of the UK's recovery was highlighted today as official estimates showed weaker than expected economic growth in the first three months of 2010.
MoneySavingExpert.com and parenting site Mumsnet have joined forces to launch an urgent petition urging politicians to ensure financial education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum.
Thousands of savers with Santander and Alliance & Leicester (A&L) accounts with a combined balance of over £50,000 can withdraw their cash even if locked away.