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If you, like thousands of other savers in Britain, have a savings account somewhere you haven’t switched or even glanced at for the past few years, you could be missing out on hundreds of pounds a year in interest.

Telegraph Money shares tips on how to protect your cash from high inflation

Average savings rates have now reached their highest levels since 2008. The average rates on one-year and longer-term fixed rate bonds and Isas have tipped over 5 per cent for the first time since 2008.

Car insurance costs for young drivers have increased by around 50% in the past year, figures suggest. The number of pubs closing for good has also soared in the latest quarter. Listen to the latest episode of the Ian King podcast as you scroll.

The owner of discount retailer Poundland will take over the lease of 71 of Wilkos 400 stores after the chains collapse. Listen to the latest episode of the Ian King podcast as you scroll.

Now is a great time to be a saver as its finally possible to get returns of more than six percent a year on cash, without taking any risks.

More than 22 million people have money in Premium Bonds, making it one of the nation’s favourite savings products.

High-street banks offer interest of more than 5pc to savers amid intense scrutiny

Lucky readers who have won thousands, and those not so fortunate, give their views as changes kick in

NS&I introduced its highest offer in 15 years - in a highly unusual move that has propelled its bonds to the top of best-buy lists.