MoneySavingExpert News Savings Coventry launches top-paying savings accountCoventry Building Society has launched the top-paying easy access account for those with modest sums.8 January 2010 Base rate frozen at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 11th consecutive month.7 January 2010 Pensions timebomb warning as Government unveils savings schemePensions experts are warning the public not to wait for a Government scheme to save for their retirement.7 January 2010 Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the tenth consecutive month.10 December 2009 Post Office could become a bankThe Government today revealed the Post Office could become a fully-fledged bank.2 December 2009 Yorkshire and Chelsea building societies to mergeYorkshire and Chelsea building societies have today unveiled a deal to join forces to create a "second major force" in the mutual sector behind Nationwide. 2 December 2009 Savers urged to claim tax rebatesSavers who have overpaid tax are being encouraged to claim back their share of a pot worth well over £200 million.16 November 2009 Base Rate unchanged at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the ninth consecutive month.5 November 2009 Quarter of parents ignorant of child trust fundsThe Government has announced three quarters of parents open a child trust fund (CTF) for their kids within the first year of their birth.4 November 2009 Banking rule-book changes explainedAnyone with a current or savings account will have been told of "important changes to your account" over the past few weeks by their provider. 20 October 2009 First434445 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us