February 2026 News Archive

National Savings & Investments also revealed it's slashing the Premium Bond prize fund rate.

National Savings & Investments also revealed it's slashing the Premium Bond prize fund rate.

Consumers who switch to eligible Lloyds Bank current accounts could earn £200 cashback, with the opportunity to earn more by opening certain savings or investment accounts. Find out more about this offer.

Consumers could receive £200 cashback by switching to an eligible Lloyds Bank current account, with the opportunity to earn even more cash rewards.

Stocks and shares ISAs returned three times more than cash ISAs, on average, over the past year.

Stocks and shares ISAs returned three times more than cash ISAs, on average, over the past year.

There’s an additional £400 up for grabs for those who switch to its Premier Current Account – bringing the total value up to a possible £1,000.

There’s an additional £400 up for grabs for those who switch to its Premier Current Account – bringing the total value up to a possible £1,000.

UK inflation in January 2026 eased to 3%, its lowest level in 10 months. Find out what this could mean for your money.

UK inflation in January 2026 eased to 3%, its lowest level in 10 months.

Customers could earn a £150 cash bonus by switching to an eligible NatWest account, as well as the chance to earn 7.00% AER on their savings. Find out how to get this offer.

Customers could earn a £150 cash bonus by switching to an eligible NatWest account, as well as the chance to earn 7.00% AER on their savings.

Even though credit cards remain popular, the cost of borrowing is at its highest level in 20 years. However, there are ways to cut the cost of credit card debt. Find out more.

Credit cards remain popular, but the cost of borrowing is at its highest level in 20 years.

Savers have a record number of savings and ISAs to choose from in February, which could help boost competition between providers.

Savers have a record number of savings and ISAs to choose from, which could help boost competition between providers.

This limited time offer from Moneyfarm could give stocks and shares ISA investors a cash boost this ISA season. Find out how to qualify for the cashback reward.

This limited time offer from Moneyfarm could give stocks and shares ISA investors a cash boost this ISA season.

Savers urged to consider lesser-known providers to avoid missing out on almost £300 in interest.

Savers urged to consider lesser-known providers to avoid missing out on almost £300 in interest.

Despite ongoing affordability issues, conditions in the first-time buyer market show signs of improvement.

Despite ongoing affordability issues, conditions in the first-time buyer market show signs of improvement.

If you’re approaching 50 or are already 50 and haven’t started planning yet, then don’t worry – it’s not too late to make a start.

If you’re approaching 50 or are already 50 and haven’t started planning yet, then don’t worry – it’s not too late to make a start.

Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

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