
NS&I raised its fixed-term British Savings Bonds on 6 October 2026, after rises on 31 July and 18 August. The five-year now pays 5.17% on the Growth option. Rates are one thing; a rule most coverage skips is another: on the Growth option, five years of interest counts as taxable income in the single tax…

Lloyds Banking Group confirmed on 1 July 2026 that the Halifax brand will change to Lloyds over the coming months. For your money the practical answer is reassuring: nothing changes today, your sort code and account number stay the same, and your FSCS protection is unchanged. Here is what is happening, what it means for…
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