Hot air baloons

The price of goods rose once again in May 2013 as inflation increased from 2.4% to 2.7%, piling more pressure on cash-strapped savers and pensioners.

House and coins

House prices increased by 2.6% in the year to April 2013, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), taking the average price of a home in the UK to £238,000.

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We round up this week's top 10 voucher codes. Get a range of discounts on summer holidays, theme parks, entertainment, technology and grocery shopping.

Broken piggy bank

Two thirds of retirees who rely on savings and investments to fund their retirement have seen their income fall in the last two years. On average, retirees have seen a drop in income of £2,400 a year, according to Investec Wealth & Investment.

Newcastle Building Society
Newcastle Big Home Saver

3.00% AER
(Easy access)
Min deposit: £1
Max deposit: unlimited
Max balance: £1,000,000
Full details

Ulster Bank (NI)
Private Reserve Ex/C

2.31% AER
(Easy access)
Min deposit: £10,000
Max deposit: unlimited
Max balance: unlimited
Full details

Stafford Railway
Pullman Monthly

1.80% AER
(Easy access)
Min deposit: £25,000
Max deposit: unlimited
Max balance: £500,000
Full details

National Savings & Investments
Income Bond

1.76% AER
(Easy access)
Min deposit: £500
Max deposit: unlimited
Max balance: £1,000,000
Full details
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