Savings

Many savers with cash in Santander UK are worried about the safety of their money due to problems in Spain and the wider European economy. However, the bank stresses it is a separate entity to its Spanish parent, which therefore cannot raid UK cash.

Savers not warned when their rate is due to dive following the end of a fixed term could be due compensation, following a ruling by the independent arbitrator.

Last week, we hit a technical recession — that means the economy shrank for two successive quarters. What does it mean for you?

The UK's "failing" pension system needs to be radically overhauled and simplified to make it as attractive to consumers as saving into Isas, a report from the Institute of Directors said today.

The new tax year starts today, so savers should consider putting their money into a new Isa now, as every day you don't, you lose out.

The Government has confirmed plans to merge the basic and second state pensions.

Lower electricity and gas bills helped drag the overall rate of inflation down last month, official figures showed today.

The Isa savings system should be revitalised to help shelter beleaguered savers and struggling first-time buyers from taxation, campaigners have said.

Squeezed consumers searching for the best deals face a "major risk" of being sold financial products they do not need, the finance watchdog warned today.