MoneySavingExpert News Interest rate Coventry and Stroud & Swindon building societies to merge: what it means for youCoventry Building Society has revealed today it will swallow up Stroud & Swindon (S&S) Building Society in the latest mutual merger.23 March 2010 Economic recovery fragile until 2011, CBI warnsThe UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a major business group warns today.22 March 2010 Is it time to fix your mortgage?Borrowers have been urged by some sections of the mortgage market and media to fix their home loan rates over recent weeks, but is that good advice?8 March 2010 New savings blow as top rate disappearsSavers were dealt another blow after the top-paying standard easy access deal was pulled this week.5 March 2010 Skipton faces legal challenge over mortgage rate hikeSkipton Building Society is facing a legal challenge and growing anger over its decision to hike its standard mortgage rate by a whopping 1.45 percentage points next month.18 February 2010 Home repossessions at 14-year highThe number of people who lost their homes soared to a 14-year high during 2009, figures showed today.11 February 2010 Base Rate 'to stay frozen until 2011'Interest rates could stay on hold at their 0.5% record low throughout this year and well into 2011, it is claimed.10 February 2010 Capital One in credit card 'rate jacking' moveCapital One will nearly double the interest rates it charges some credit card customers this spring.8 February 2010 Rise in number of 0% balance transfer credit cardsThe number of interest-free balance transfer credit card deals is on the rise as more banks offer to shift your debt at cheap rates.8 February 2010 Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 12th consecutive month.4 February 2010 First111213 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us