Heathrow’s plea for new runway

WITH TRICIA PHILLIPS CHARTER Savings Bank have given savers a tiny boost with increased rates on Cash ISAs.

They now pay 1.46 per cent on their one-year ISA, up from 1.36 per cent, and 1.67 per cent over two years, previously 1.56 per cent – the best rates on the market.

It’s still not great but will appeal to people with bigger savings who have exceeded their Personal Savings Allowance. Basic rate taxpayers can earn £1000 interest a year without being taxed, higher rate ones £500.

Standard savings accounts still pay better rates. You can get a one-year bond from Atom Bank at 1.9 per cent or 2.10 per cent for two years. Or you could try Tesco Bank’s instant access which pays 1.26 per cent or Ford Money’s 1.22 per cent.

Andrew Hagger, of Moneycomms. co.uk, said: “It’s a step in the right direction.” BOSSES at Heathrow urged the Government to crack on with runway expansion yesterday as passenger numbers soared to a record high. The airport recorded a 3.1 per cent hike to 78million last year driven by new services to New Orleans and Barbados. However, despite hailing their fastest growth rate in five years, chief exec John Holland-Kaye, below, said European competition was heating up. “Our rivals in France and Germany are overtaking us,” he said. “The Government need to crack on with a vote in Parliament before the summer.” If approved, Heathrow hopes to have a third runway by 2025. SUCCESS Campaign boosted business