MoneySavingExpert News Savings Compensation boost for Equitable Life victims15 October 2009 Unemployment rises by 88,000Unemployment climbed by 88,000 over the three months to August to reach 2.47 million, official figures showed today.14 October 2009 'Stoozing' primed for Oxford English DictionaryThe word 'stoozing' could soon find itself in the dictionary.13 October 2009 Inflation hits five-year lowInflation slumped to a five-year low during September, official figures showed today.13 October 2009 ING reassures savers following rival Dutch bank's collapseDutch bank ING says it is in good health, following the collapse of fellow Netherlands-based DSB Bank.12 October 2009 Base Rate held at 0.5% once againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the seventh consecutive month.8 October 2009 Tory Conference: State pension age could rise earlyThe Conservatives have confirmed they will bring forward the planned rise in the retirement age, if elected.6 October 2009 Isa savings limit rises today for over 50sAnyone aged 50 or over before next April will be allowed to save up to £5,100 in a tax-free savings account from today.6 October 2009 Fixed savers warned of diving ratesThousands of savers are being dumped onto miserly rates as their sky-high fixed deals come to an end.2 October 2009 Icesave compensation and Isa deadlines loomSavers who had money in collapsed Icelandic bank Icesave have just over two weeks to claim compensation or risk losing their money for good.30 September 2009 First444546 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us