MoneySavingExpert News Savings 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 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 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 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 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 First444546 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us