MoneySavingExpert News September Regular savers can now earn 5.5%Savers who can make regular monthly deposits can earn an unbeatable 5.5% from Buckinghamshire Building Society, fixed for a year.14 September 2009 Comet launches trial white goods scrappage schemeElectrical firm Comet will give you 20% off a new appliance for trading in your old white goods by the end of Monday. 11 September 2009 Asda slashes fuel costs amid hopes of a price warMotorists were given a boost today after a supermarket giant announced it was dropping the price of its fuel.11 September 2009 Barclaycard pre-application check to prevent credit woeBarclaycard will allow potential customers to check their chances of acceptance before formally applying for a credit card. 10 September 2009 Halifax: House prices have not fallen in 2009Halifax has reported a 0.8% rise in typical property values during August. It says average prices are now virtually the same as the end of last year.10 September 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the sixth consecutive month.10 September 2009 Growing number of savers oblivious to interest paidAn increasing number of people do not know what return they are receiving on their savings, a survey shows today.9 September 2009 Lib Dems demand free calls to customer service linesThe Liberal Democrats are campaigning for a shake-up of customer service standards in Britain, including free calls to helplines.9 September 2009 Millions of savers earn sub 1% interestSavers can earn over ten times the current Base Rate but huge numbers are still stuck in decrepit accounts paying paltry returns. In some cases, savers are earning no interest whatsoever.8 September 2009 Orange and T-Mobile to mergeOrange and T-Mobile are to join forces in the UK, to create a mobile phone giant with around 28.4 million customers, it was announced today.8 September 2009 First456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us