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Best ISAs, fixed rate and easy access savings accounts with interest rates up to 6.2% | Personal Finance | Finance
After 14 consecutive Base Rate rises, banks and building societies have been improving interest rates across their own savings products – and some are offering returns of up to 6.2 percent.
While average fixed rate deals may have marginally dropped compared to the summer’s peak, savers looking for easy access accounts can benefit from some of the highest interest rates seen in decades.
Lucinda O’Brien, savings expert at Money.co.uk said: “Santander has caused a stir this week, with the reveal of its limited edition easy access saver and its market-leading interest rate of 5.2 percent. This surpasses Furness Building Society Triple Access Saver which has an interest rate of five percent.
“However, Santander’s offering is only available until September 17 – or until it’s sold out, which could be a lot sooner. To unlock this interest rate, you’ll need to open the account with a minimum deposit of £1 and have the interest earned annually rather than monthly.”
Ms O’Brien noted that the “good news” is that deposits and withdrawals are flexible, so it’s “ideal” for someone who wants to save but might need to access the money quickly.
She added: “So, with a high street bank raising its interest rates on easy access accounts, could this be a sign for others to follow suit? Only time will tell.”
A number of different savings accounts are available to suit a range of circumstances – from easy access to cash ISAs – and Ms O’Brien has pulled together some of the top rates on offer today.
Easy access savings accounts
Easy access accounts are typically more flexible, as these allow savers to make payments and withdrawals with minimal restrictions and with small opening deposit requirements.
Topping the leaderboard of easy access savings accounts offering the highest interest rate is Santander’s Easy Access Saver Limited Edition (Issue 3) with an Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) of 5.2 percent on savings up to £250,000 for 12 months. The account can be opened with a minimum deposit of £1 online, in-app, over the phone or in a branch, and interest is annually.
Furness Building Society Triple Access Saver (Issue 1) falls just behind with an AER of five percent on a minimum deposit of £1. Up to three withdrawals are permitted per year and up to £250,000 can be invested overall.
For those looking for a little more freedom to withdraw funds, Shawbrook Bank’s Easy Access (Issue 36) is offering an AER of 4.93 percent. A minimum deposit of £1,000 and interest is paid on the anniversary of opening. Up to £85,000 can be invested overall and withdrawals are permitted without penalty.
Fixed rate savings accounts
Fixed-rate accounts enable savers to lock in an interest rate for a set length of time, but typically come with a few more restrictions to limit withdrawals.
NS&I’s Guaranteed Growth Bond (Issue 72) is currently topping the list for one-year fixed savers with an AER of 6.2 percent and interest can be paid monthly or annually. The account can be opened with a minimum deposit of £500 and up to £1million can be invested overall. Withdrawals are not permitted until the end of the term.
Topping Ms O’Brien’s list for three-year savers is OakNorth Bank with an AER of 5.96 percent. The account can be opened with just £1 and up to £500,000 can be invested. Interest is compounded annually and paid on maturity, and withdrawals are not permitted.
For longer-term savers, Tandem Bank remains top of Ms O’Brien’s list for five-year bonds with an AER of 5.85 percent. The account can be opened with just £1 and up to £2.5million can be invested. Interest is paid annually and withdrawals are not allowed until the term ends.
Cash ISAs
Cash ISAs enable savers’ money to grow without having to pay tax on the interest above the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA). However, some ISAs can come with a few more restrictions, like penalty charges for early access or transfers.
For those who need instant access to their cash ISA, Cynergy Bank Online ISA (Issue 41) tops the list with an AER of 4.55 percent. The account can be opened with a minimum deposit of £1 and withdrawals can be made at any time.
For those looking for a fixed rate, Shawbrook Bank, Charter Savings Bank and Zopa are topping the lists for one, two and three-year accounts. Shawbrook’s one-year fixed ISA offers an AER of 5.78 percent, while Charter Savings and Zopa offer AERs of 5.78 percent and 5.56 percent respectively.
Trent Ltd. is set to announce results for the fourth quarter of FY26 this week. It is part of the Tata Group and a leading retail company specialising in fashion and lifestyle products. Important brands under Trent include Zudio, Westside and Utsa. Here’s everything you need to know about Trent’s Q4FY26 results schedule.
Trent Q4 Results: Date, Dividend, Bonus Issue
In an exchange filing dated April 17, Trent said that a meeting of its Board of Directors is scheduled on April 22 to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the financial year ended March 31.
The Board of Directors will consider the recommendation of dividend, if any, on the equity shares of the company for the year ended March 31, subject to approval of the shareholders of the company.
It will also consider the issuance of bonus shares, subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company.
Trent Q4 Results: Trading Window Closure
The trading window of the company has been closed from March 25 to April 24 in compliance with SEBI rules to prevent insider trading.
Trent Q4 Results: Earnings Call
The company is yet to announce a schedule for an earnings call with investors and analysts.
Trent Q3 Results
Trent reported a 13.88% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated total income to Rs 5,363.85 crore in Q3FY26 from Rs 4,710.20 crore in Q3FY25. Net profit grew 2.7% YoY to Rs 510.11 crore in Q3FY26 from Rs 496.54 crore in Q3FY25.
Trent Share Price History
Shares of Trent have risen 8.52% in the past five trading sessions on the NSE. In the past month, it has increased 27.52%, and in the past six months, it has declined 10.66%. On a year-to-date basis, Trent share price has fallen 0.40%. Over the past year, it has dropped by over 20%.
The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 6,261 apiece on the NSE on June 30, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 3,275.5 apiece on March 30. Trent shares were trading 0.89% up at Rs 4,280.40 apiece on the NSE as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday. This compares to a 0.57% rise in the benchmark NIfty 50.
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Tilak Varma smashed a brilliant maiden IPL century to power the Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over the Gujarat Titans on Monday, ending their four-match losing streak.
Varma remained unbeaten on 101 off just 45 deliveries, bringing up his hundred with a boundary off the final ball of the innings as MI posted 199 for five despite a shaky start.
Chasing the target, Gujarat Titans collapsed to 100 all out in 15.5 overs, with left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar leading the charge with an impressive spell of 4 for 24. None of the GT batters managed to make a meaningful impact. GT’s downfall started right on the first delivery of their innings as Jasprit Bumrah got opener Sai Sudharsan caught by debutant Krish Bhagat. It was Bumrah’s first wicket of the season, the pace ace thus ended his five-match long wicket drought.
Earlier, MI found themselves under pressure in the powerplay after Kagiso Rabada struck with three wickets, finishing with figures of 3/33. Naman Dhir chipped in with a steady 45 off 32 balls, but it was Varma who anchored the innings with authority, smashing seven sixes and eight fours to end his lean run in style.
It is the first time that MI have managed to beat GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The win helped MI climb to the seventh place on the IPL points table while GT remain at sixth spot.
Brief scores:
Mumbai Indians: 199/5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 101*; Naman Dhir 45; Kagiso Rabada 3/33, Mohammed Siraj 1/25);
Gujarat Titans: 100 all out in 15.5 overs (Washington Sundar 26; Ashwani Kumar 4/24, Mitchell Santner 2/16)
IPL 2026 Table:
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1.420 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1.171 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0.599 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.566 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0.310 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.821 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.067 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.780 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -1.173 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | -0.879 |
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Dasun Shanaka has been handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a review found him guilty of breaching his contract with both the league and Lahore Qalandars. The Sri Lankan all-rounder had been signed for PKR 75 lakh for the ongoing PSL 2026 season.
The breach of contract happened when Shanaka withdrew from PSL and signed up with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. RR signed the Sri Lankan all-rounder as the replacement of Sam Curran, who was forced to withdraw from the league due to an injury.
According to media release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shanaka’s withdrawal from the PSL constituted a clear breach of both the Player Registration terms and the Tripartite Agreement. The board stated that his reasons for leaving were not recognized under the contractual framework.
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Shanaka has expressed his regret for the breach of contract.
“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the HBL PSL and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of HBL PSL, and the wider cricket community,” said the release quoting Shanaka.
“The HBL PSL is a prestigious tournament, and I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions. To the loyal fans of Lahore Qalandars, I am truly sorry for letting you down. I must clarify that at the time I withdrew from the HBL PSL I had no intention of joining any other tournament,” Shanaka added.
“I have the greatest respect for Pakistani Fans and have always enjoyed my time in Pakistan. I hope to return to the HBL PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans.”
The PCB has said it has noted the player’s expression of regret and his stated passion for playing in Pakistan, however, the board emphasised that the seriousness of the violation required disciplinary action to protect the league’s integrity and exclusivity.
Shanaka is the third player this year who withdrew from the PSL and joined IPL. Before him, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Australia’s Spencer Johnson also left PSL commitments for IPL deals.
Muzarabani had signed up with PSL side Islamabad United but when Kolkata Knight Riders offered him a deal, the pacer withdrew from the PSL and joined the three-time winners of the IPL. The 29-year-old has been slapped with a two-year ban from the PSL.
But Muzarabani hit back on his ban via a strongly-worded statement released by his agency on April 19. He said, “You simply cannot breach a contract you have never received.”
Similarly Johnson was expected to represent Quetta Gladiators in the PSL however the left-arm pacer joined five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings as the replacement for injured Nathan Ellis.
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