MoneySavingExpert News Savings Post Office could become a bankThe Government today revealed the Post Office could become a fully-fledged bank.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 Compensation boost for Equitable Life victims15 October 2009 Unemployment rises by 88,000Unemployment climbed by 88,000 over the three months to August to reach 2.47 million, official figures showed today.14 October 2009 Inflation hits five-year lowInflation slumped to a five-year low during September, official figures showed today.13 October 2009 'Stoozing' primed for Oxford English DictionaryThe word 'stoozing' could soon find itself in the dictionary.13 October 2009 ING reassures savers following rival Dutch bank's collapseDutch bank ING says it is in good health, following the collapse of fellow Netherlands-based DSB Bank.12 October 2009 First444546 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us