Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Interest boost for HSBC savers
IT will be a case of higher or lower than a £50,000 cheque when Sir Bruce Forsyth’s vintage Rollsroyce goes up for auction.
The late Play Your Cards Right star’s 1971 Corniche Convertible, which he enjoyed driving for seven years, will go under the hammer later this month with that as a guide price.
Described as Ming Blue with a navy blue leather interior, the Rolls has only 39,719 miles on the clock.
Classic Car Auctions said: “If this beautifully elegant Rolls-royce has even a smidgeon of Sir Bruce’s warmth and bonhomie it will be a joy to own and drive.
“One can only hope that something of the much beloved entertainer permeates this car that once carried him daily.”
The CCA Summer Sale takes place at the Warwickshire Events Centre, near Leamington Spa, on June 17.
HSBC is raising interest rates on some savings accounts by up to 0.75%.
The move follows concern from MPS and consumer watchdogs that high street banks have been slow to follow Bank of England base rate increases.
The new rates apply from Thursday, the same day that First Direct introduces bigger returns for some savers.
HSBC’S 0.75% increase will take returns on its mysavings and premier savings youth accounts to 5%. Interest on bonus saver instant access accounts for balances up to £10,000 will rise by 0.5%.
Rachel Springall of Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said: “It’s wise to keep a close eye on the moving market. Savers with easy access accounts must note that not all allow unlimited withdrawals and that bonuses can apply for only 12 months.”