The new account, by the Leeds Building Society, allows unlimited access of 50% of the initial amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty, for the first three years and instant access in years four and five.
With less than one in ten (8%) people in the country saying that they understand 'most' financial terminology, NS&I has today launched an independent website - You and your money (YouAndYourMoney.info) to provide straightforward, impartial information, helping people to make more informed financial decisions.