Is it time to ditch premium bonds?

BBC Business Thursday 01 October 2026, 15:28 UTC 1 min read

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Martin Lewis says though they are the UK's most popular form of savings, not everybody benefits from them. Martin explains who premium bonds are best for, and who they aren’t so good for.

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