Isa savers will be able to save tax-free to the tune of £20,000 from April 2017, George Osborne announced in his Budget today. At present, savers can stash away £15,240 in a cash Isa shielded from the taxman, with a new limit refreshing each April. This can be held in a combination of both cash and stocks and shares.

From April 6, savers will no longer have tax deducted before they are paid interest by a bank or building society, but savers are being hit by blunders before it even kicks in. Alan Renton received a tax letter saying he would receive interest of £1,250 on his savings this year, he had worked it out as just £400.

There are 1.2million unclaimed premium bond prizes worth £51million, including two bumper £100,000 amounts, according to National Savings and Investments. Many of the bigger prizes outstanding are from those who have small holdings, the data reveals, so it is likely the winners haven't thought to check them because of their size.

Parents and grandparents across the UK spend an average of £900 a year on grown-up children and grandchildren, according to new research. The spend adds up to £18billion nationally, with nearly one in five providing full financial support by funding their offspring's lifestyles, according to a survey by the Post Office.

Seven in ten Britons feel that automated services are eroding face-to-face support leaving them harking back to the 'good old days' of personal service, a study suggests. The biggest automated hate is sales calls, with millions plagued by PPI claims firms, injury lawyers and bogus competition wins every day, the research from Charles Stanley shows.

Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant after what is believed to be a spate of 'smishing' attacks which drain current accounts of cash. One reader, Edward Smith from Sheffield, lost £22,700 from his 123 current account after fraudsters managed to hijack a genuine Santander text message thread to say there was suspicious activity on his account.

Readers have been left outraged after learning commemorative coins can't be cashed in at face value despite being labelled 'legal tender'. Now, it appears the Royal Mint will accept returns outside of its usual 14-day window. However, chief executive Adam Lawrence shirked our interview request - despite earning £362,000 in 2014/15.

The new Single Access Savings account, available in branches or by post from today, pays 1.04 per cent after tax (1.3 per cent before). It is well placed for savers who don't want to tie up their money in a fixed-rate deal for fear of missing out if competition appears among savings providers and rates edge up.

Although cash Isas don't currently offer fantastic rates, it is still worthwhile opening one to shield money away from the taxman. Our savings correspondent Lee Boyce picks his five favourite cash Isas for savers in 2016 - essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money. This page is kept up-to-date throughout the year - bookmark it for the very latest developments.