MoneySavingExpert News Tax Inflation down to 3% ahead of BudgetChancellor Alistair Darling gained a pre-Budget boost today after a sharper than expected fall in inflation in February.23 March 2010 Economic recovery fragile until 2011, CBI warnsThe UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a major business group warns today.22 March 2010 Free money guidance service to launchA free Government-supported money guidance service will fully launch on 1 April.11 March 2010 New savings blow as top rate disappearsSavers were dealt another blow after the top-paying standard easy access deal was pulled this week.5 March 2010 Every easy access savings account is a losings accountNot one standard easy access savings account currently beats the rate of inflation. This means all savers with cash in one are losing money in real terms as their purchasing power is diminished. 2 March 2010 Top cash Isa deal launched by Alliance & LeicesterSantander-owned Alliance & Leicester has launched a tax-free cash Isa at a market-leading 3.5% for easy access.23 February 2010 VAT rise triggers inflation hikeLast month's VAT rise meant inflation leapt to 3.5% in January, its highest level since November 2008.16 February 2010 Base Rate 'to stay frozen until 2011'Interest rates could stay on hold at their 0.5% record low throughout this year and well into 2011, it is claimed.10 February 2010 Charities in plea over unclaimed benefitsA coalition of charities has called on the Government to improve the take-up of benefits.3 February 2010 Time to bin old tax recordsMillions of taxpayers are free to chuck out old tax records this month. 2 February 2010 First222324 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us