What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Old £20 and £50 paper notes stopped being legal tender in the UK on 30 September 2022. This means you can’t use them in shops or as payment any more. But, according to the Bank of England (BoE ...
When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times a year to set the base rate. This takes place roughly every six weeks. The meetings usually happen the day before the interest ...
The best cash ISAs – September 2024 - MoneyWeek
WEB4 days ago · The best cash ISAs: easy access. Easy access cash ISAs do what they say on the tin, letting you access your savings without penalty. ACCOUNT. AER. MINIMUM INVESTMENT. FLEXIBLE ISA. Trading 212 ...
Zopa offers top 5.08% easy-access cash ISA | MoneyWeek
WEBOct 23, 2023 · As we see competition heat up in the ISA market, the top easy-access cash ISA right now is Zopa’s which has launched a 5.08% AER as of 20 October 2023- up from 4.83% AER. Find out how to open ...
How does the new multiple ISA rule work? | MoneyWeek
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Up until 6 April, ISA savers and investors could only put money into one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA each during a tax year. There are now new rules that let you open more than one of ...
Will Labour axe the 25% pension tax-free cash? | MoneyWeek
WEBJul 30, 2024 · One popular perk of the current pension regime is the 25% tax-free cash that most savers can enjoy when they start drawing their pension. If a government was looking to raise revenue, it could ...
August Premium Bond winners | MoneyWeek
WEBAugust 2024 Premium Bond winners. A total of 5,935,875 prizes worth £457,062,375 will be paid out in the August 2024 prize draw, valued between £25 - £100,000. Andrew Westhead, NS&I retail ...
How to avoid second home council tax | MoneyWeek
WEBJun 27, 2024 · In England, councils that vote in favour of the rule change will be able to double the existing council tax bill on a second home. The average annual council tax bill is £2,171, according to Gov ...
The best one-year fixed savings accounts, September 2024
WEB4 days ago · Best 1 year fixed rate. SmartSave 1 Year Fixed Saver – 4.76% AER. You need at least £10,000 to open this account, and deposit up to £85,000. Interest is paid annually and you can open this ...
Rachel Reeves: what could be in her Budget? - MoneyWeek
WEBAug 27, 2024 · The threshold was raised in September 2022 from £300,000 to £425,000 and was due to be reversed in April 2025. Reeves may mention this in the Budget, and possibly other changes to stamp duty ...