Savings Accounts

It is now just over a year since the Government's National Savings & Investments (NS&I) bank launched the latest batch of its popular inflation-beating, tax-free accounts, meaning many customers can now withdraw their cash virtually penalty-free.

Derbyshire Building Society has today upped the rate on its online easy-access savings account making it the top deal for almost two years.

The 1.8 million fans who applied for London 2012 Olympic tickets must ensure they have sufficient funds in their account by next week or risk getting hit with bank charges.