| UPDATED: 14:50, Wed, Mar 10, 2021 Link copied Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Interest rates have suffered due to the pandemic, with the Bank of England lowering its base rate to 0.1 percent, and stating negative rates are in its “toolbox”. The impact on savings with more familiar providers has also been palpable, with many Britons unable to grow their cash. Recent research has shown the pandemic has prompted people to save more and improve their savings habits, but significant numbers could still be missing out.