HMRC reports record receipts of tax returns filed on time and online

HMRC: Record number of self assessment tax returns in by deadline

HMRC received 9.45 million tax returns on time this year, an increase of 800,000 on last year, but over one million taxpayers were late and will receive a £100 penalty.

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Aviva: UK households saving nothing hits record as debts rise

Aviva: UK households saving nothing hits record as debts rise

More people than ever are failing to set aside any money in savings as they use the cash to pay back debts and meet the cost of bills, Aviva has found.

National Savings Direct Saver account cuts rate by 0.25%

National Savings Direct Saver account cuts rate by 0.25%

The interest rate on NS&I's Direct Saver account has been cut by 0.25 per cent a year, taking it from 1.75 per cent to 1.5 per cent.

Governor King warns UK economy needs re-balancing towards exports

Bank of England governance plan slammed by Treasury Committee

Markit: UK household finance index at best level for 13 months

RBS investment bankers in line for £500m bonus pot

RBS expected to pay Stephen Hester £1m+ bonus

Banking: Why are Brits so reluctant to switch current accounts?

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Six current accounts that offer the best switching deals

Switch your current account to find a better deal

The current account market has opened 2012 with some fierce competition and the opportunity to take advantage of some great deals. Kate Saines selects six of the best.

The best savings bonds on the market

Savings bonds provide high returns but you have to pay tax on the interest

Savings bonds are a great way of maximising the rate you can get on your savings in a period of low interest rates. However, there are pitfalls, as Kate Saines explains.

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