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This week's top ISAs explained

13th October 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best ISA rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Could the fast-approaching Autumn Budget prompt more people to pay into a cash ISA?

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

9th October 2026

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market.

This week's selection features a current account that pays 3.00% AER and a fixed mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society.

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This week's top savings deals explained

8th October 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best savings rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Fixed rates flourish as providers raise rates, including National Savings & Investments.

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New British Savings Bonds from NS&I now offer more than 5% AER

6th October 2026

These latest issues are “likely to grab the attention of savers looking for a guaranteed return” says Finance Expert.

These latest issues are “likely to grab the attention of savers looking for a guaranteed return” says Finance Expert.

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Autumn Budget 2026: Key changes and what it means for your money

30th September 2026

Details already confirmed include a new scheme to support first-time buyers and a renewed commitment to keeping the triple lock on State Pensions until 2030.

Details already confirmed include a new scheme to support first-time buyers and a renewed commitment to keeping the triple lock on State Pensions until 2030.

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Could you earn over £300 more on your savings with building societies?

24th September 2026

Review your accounts and see if you could get a much-needed boost this UK Savings Week.

Review your accounts and see if you could get a much-needed boost this UK Savings Week.

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Saving for a house deposit? Reach your goal faster this UK Savings Week

22nd September 2026

Over 40% of hopeful first-time buyers believe it will take more than five-years to save a house deposit, with prospective buyers urged to review their savings accounts.

Over 40% of hopeful first-time buyers believe it will take more than five-years to save a house deposit, with prospective buyers urged to review their savings.

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Households are missing out on share of £12bn in savings interest, warns Finance Expert

21st September 2026

Find out how to make your money work harder this UK Savings Week.

Find out how to make your money work harder this UK Savings Week.

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Give us your feedback for the chance to win £1,000

21st September 2026

By taking part in our survey, not only will you be entered into the prize draw, but you’ll also help determine the results of the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Awards 2027.

Take part in our survey to be entered into a £1,000 prize draw and help us determine the results of the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Awards 2027.

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Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% despite mounting inflationary pressures

17th September 2026

However, many predict that the central bank could raise interest rates in November.

However, many predict that the central bank could raise interest rates in November.

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Surging fuel prices see UK inflation rise to 3.1% in August

16th September 2026

As predicted, the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July. This increase was largely caused by another surge in fuel prices.

As predicted, the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July. This increase was largely caused by another surge in fuel prices.

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Savers handed September boost as fixed rates soar

10th September 2026

Fixed savings and ISA rates continued to rise in the month to September, with longer-term rates now at their highest level in over two years. Find out more.

Fixed savings and ISA rates continued to rise in the month to September, with longer-term rates now at their highest level in over two years.

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Receive up to £600 with Barclays’ new ISA switching offer

10th September 2026

Get up to £600 with Barclays' switching offer, and boost this by up to £150 when combining with the bank's new life insurance offer.

Get up to £600 with Barclays' switching offer, and boost this by up to £150 when combining with the bank's new life insurance offer.

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Make your money work harder: Why your nest egg deserves more

10th September 2026

While staying with a big bank you’ve used for decades might feel like the "loyal" thing to do, it could mean your money is not working as hard as it could.

While staying with a big bank you’ve used for decades might feel like the "loyal" thing to do, it could mean your money is not working as hard as it could.

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Premium Bondholders have more chances to win as NS&I boosts prize pot by £63 million

18th August 2026

The Government-backed brand has also raised the rates on its British Savings Bonds for the second time in a month.

The Government-backed brand has also raised the rates on its British Savings Bonds for the second time in a month.

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Fixed ISAs outpace fixed bonds as returns go from strength to strength

12th August 2026

With opportunity to secure a competitive rate soaring, could an ISA prove beneficial in maximising your returns?

With opportunity to secure a competitive rate soaring, could an ISA prove beneficial in maximising your returns?

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Chance to win up to £25,000 a month with Santander’s new prize draw

11th August 2026

Santander launches new prize draw with opportunities to win up to £25,000 per month, and a chance to win and additional £250,000 in December.

Santander launches new prize draw with opportunities to win up to £25,000 per month, and a chance to win and additional £250,000 in December.

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Stocks and Shares ISA reforms: Everything you need to know

5th August 2026

Savers still have plenty of time to prepare for new ISA rules coming into effect from April 2027.

Savers still have plenty of time to prepare for new ISA rules coming into effect from April 2027.

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NS&I boosts rates on its newly launched British Savings Bonds

31st July 2026

NS&I joins other providers in raising returns on its fixed savings accounts. But how do its British Savings Bonds compare to the rest of the market?

NS&I joins other providers in raising returns on its fixed savings accounts.

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Bank of England base rate held at 3.75% for a fifth consecutive time

30th July 2026

However, mortgage borrowers and savers shouldn't be complacent.

However, mortgage borrowers and savers shouldn't be complacent.

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UK inflation cools to 2.6% in June

22nd July 2026

As expected, the annual rate of UK inflation dipped to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, due largely to easing fuel and food prices.

As expected, the annual rate of UK inflation dipped to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, due largely to easing fuel and food prices.

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Savers risk missing out on hundreds of pounds in interest as competition thrives

16th July 2026

Overall product choice has reached a new record high – with more than half of accounts paying above the base rate.

Overall product choice has reached a new record high – with more than half of accounts paying above the base rate.

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Lloyds Bank offers market-leading savings account paying 8.00% AER

15th July 2026

Lloyds Bank customers can earn a leading 8.00% AER on their savings, if they can deposit between £25 and £250 in a Monthly Saver each month. Find out more.

Lloyds Bank customers can earn a leading 8.00% AER on their savings, if they can deposit between £25 and £250 in a Monthly Saver each month.

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Receive up to 4.69% AER with NS&I’s new British Savings Bonds

24th June 2026

NS&I increases rates across its fixed bond products – but how do they compare?

NS&I increases rates across its fixed bond products – but how do they compare?

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ISA season returns with biggest rises seen in a decade

19th April 2022

After a lengthy absence, ISA season is back around the end of a tax-year with the market seeing the highest uplift in average rates month-on-month in a decade. Those savers who are comparing deals to utilise their 2022/23 allowance will find much better rates on average compared to a month ago, both for variable and fixed ISAs, according to the latest Moneyfacts Savings Treasury Report.

After a lengthy absence, ISA season is back around the end of a tax-year with the market seeing the highest uplift in average rates month-on-month in a decade.

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£300 billion of savings lies in accounts paying a rate of 0.1% or less

5th August 2022

Over £300 billion worth of savings is still sitting in accounts offering a rate of 0.1% or less, according to research released by Paragon Bank and CACI, a data company, yesterday.

Over £300 billion worth of savings is still sitting in accounts offering a rate of 0.1% or less, according to research released by Paragon Bank and CACI.

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Bank of England make biggest base rate increase in 27 years

4th August 2022

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to increase the base rate by 50 basis points today, the highest increase in 27 years. It now means the base rate stands at 1.75%.

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to increase the base rate by 50 basis points today, the highest increase in 27 years.

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Investing ethically pays dividends for savers

27th July 2020

Ethical funds are consistently achieving better levels of growth than their non-ethical equivalents according to a study revealed by Moneyfacts today

Ethical funds are consistently achieving better levels of growth than their non-ethical equivalents according to a study revealed by Moneyfacts today

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Savings rates continue to rise

15th November 2021

Rates on easy access and fixed savings accounts have risen this month and have reached their highest level this year, but average rates are still significantly lower than before the pandemic

Rates on easy access and fixed savings accounts have risen this month and have reached their highest level this year.

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Research reveals how much you need in your retirement pot to retire well

2nd June 2021

A survey of 7,000 retirees by consumer organisation Which? estimates those looking for a comfortable retirement need a pension pot of between £192,000 and £305,000 depending on whether they use pension drawdown or an annuity. In terms of income this equates to £19,000 per year to live comfortably when retired.

A survey of 7,000 retirees estimates those looking for a comfortable retirement need a pension pot of between £192,000 and £305,000

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Saving products fall to historic low – what are the alternatives for savers?

14th July 2020

Savers continue to face a challenging market as the number of savings products available has fallen to its lowest level on record and average rates across all charts are below 1.00%

The number of savings products available has fallen to its lowest level on record and average rates across all charts are below 1.00%

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