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The PRA has increased the FSCS deposit protection limit from £85,000 to £120,000, giving more savers full coverage and greater peace of mind.
Autumn Budget 2025 freezes tax thresholds, cuts ISA limits, raises property and savings taxes, and adds a mansion levy. Families benefit from scrapped benefit cap, rail fare freeze, and higher living wage.
When you hear that UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October 2025, it sounds simple. But that figure is just an average based on a standard basket of goods and services. In reality, your personal inflation rate could be higher or lower depending on what you spend your money on
October is Cyber Awareness Month, a crucial time to strengthen your online habits and protect your savings from evolving digital threats.
Castle Trust Bank has reached a major sustainability milestone, planting 50,000 trees through its Plant a Tree initiative with Ecologi.
By renewing our support for Destination Basingstoke, Castle Trust Bank is investing in the future of our community and celebrating the people who make Basingstoke and Deane a great place to live and work.
The UK’s new Deposit Return Scheme launches in 2027, encouraging people to recycle single-use drink containers. Find out how it works—and how small returns could inspire more mindful saving habits.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4%—its lowest since March 2023—after a narrow 5–4 vote by the MPC.
Castle Trust has published its latest financial statement, as at 30 September 2024.
Richard Pym, Chair of Castle Trust Bank, retired on 1st April, and has been replaced by Ken Stannard who has been an Independent Non-Executive Director on our Board since July 2022.