Changes to the Board of NS&I announced
Technology and IT expert Jill Lucas has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury announced today.
Invest in Premium Bonds with just £25
NS&I have today (1 February 2019) reduced the minimum initial investment for Premium Bonds from £100 to £25. This is the first time in the 63 years since Premium Bonds launched that the minimum investment has been lowered, and it is the lowest minimum purchase since 1993. The change will allow adults over the age of 16 to purchase or set up a standing order for a minimum of £25, or gift at least £25 to their children or grandchildren.
ERNIE brings delight to Devon and Humberside this February
It's been a while, but ERNIE never forgets a number, and this month Agent Million has made a rare trip to Humberside and a more familiar trip to Devon to deliver news of February's Premium Bonds £1 million windfall.
NS&I adviser survey reveals security and liquidity are driving behaviour
The latest edition of NS&I’s Financial Advice Barometer shows that security remains the top priority for advisers’ clients. 42% of respondents chose this option in the October 2018 survey.
First time’s the charm: January 2019’s lucky maiden Bonds
Premium Bonds continue to be a popular present for children at Christmas, especially from parents and grandparents who want to inspire the young people in their lives to enjoy the winning experiences they’ve had from ERNIE over the past 61 years.
A good reputation is everyone’s business
Since becoming NS&I Chief Executive in 2017, I have often been asked what most attracted me to the organisation. My answer has always been simple.
The New Year starts with a bang in London and Croydon as ERNIE makes the first two Premium Bonds millionaires of 2019
Two lucky Premium Bond holders have started the New Year in the best possible way by landing the jackpot prize of £1 million - thanks to a little help from NS&I’s random number generator, ERNIE.
A record breaking year of Premium Bonds: 2018 in review
It’s been another bumper year in Premium Bonds, with 24 more millionaires crowned during 2018. Here’s a round-up of some of the big moments, many of which were thanks to input from our customers.
A big milestone for a small holding: Agent Million visits 400th Premium Bonds millionaire
Since the first Premium Bonds millionaire was made in April 1994, Agent Million has now made 400 trips to Premium Bonds holders who have scooped the jackpot prize of £1 million.
Premium Bonds as a present: The gift that keeps on giving
One of November’s two jackpot winners has a long history with Premium Bonds, having got their first two back in November and December 1956, the first two months they were on sale.