Category: Banking & Savings
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Best fixed-rate savings accounts (February 2026)
Here are the best fixed rate savings accounts on offer right now You can fix your savings for anything from three months to five years...
Best fixed rate ISAs (February 2026)
Locking your money away could get you a higher rate – here are the best fixed rate Cash ISAs Fixed-rate Cash ISAs are a type...
Best Lifetime ISAs for 2026
Our picks of the best Cash and Stocks & Shares LISAs Lifetime ISAs are a great way to save up for either your first home...
Lifetime ISAs explained: get a 25% bonus
Is it worth getting this account to save for your first home or retirement? One of the best-paying savings accounts is the Lifetime ISA, or...
The best extra “dummy” accounts for bank switching
Don't want to switch your main account? Get one of these instead. Long-time readers will know I'm a huge fan of switching old current accounts...
Interest base rate stays at 3.75%: what does it mean for you?
The Bank of England made not change to the base rate following the cut in December 2025. We've taken a look at the thinking behind...
NatWest, RBS & Ulster branch closures for 2026
So far, there have been 32 branch closures announced in 2026 — find out your options if yours will close So far, NatWest has announced...
Chase Protect review: how good is Chase’s new packaged bank account?
Chase has announced an account that includes travel insurance, mobile phone insurance and breakdown cover Chase has entered the insurance market — now offering a...
February 2026’s savings round-up & news
The latest news to help you get the most from your savings account. Here's our monthly update sharing changes at leading UK savings accounts, as...


