The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted today by 7-2 to keep the bank base rate at 5.25% for the sixth time amid signs a base rate cut in the second half is possible but by no means certain.

The Bank of England kept its base rate at 5.25% today for the fifth time in a widely expected decision.

NS&I is to increase rates across its Premium Bonds, Direct Saver, Income Bonds and Investment Account products from the start of January.

Government-backed savings provider NS&I is to increase interest rates on its variable products from today (25 Oct).