rates for other accounts

Fixed Rate and Matured Bond Accounts interest rate table

Account Effective from Min Balance (1) Gross % p.a. (2) Net % p.a. (3) A.E.R. % p.a. (4) Notes
current rates
Fixed Rate Capped Bond issue 1
(Annual)
08/05/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/06/2009

Fixed Rate Capped Bond issue 1
(Monthly)
08/05/2008£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/06/2009

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 1
(Annual)
18/01/2008£16.905.526.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 January 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 1
(Monthly)
18/01/2008£16.705.366.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 January 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 2
(Annual)
06/02/2008£16.505.206.50see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 2
(Monthly)
06/02/2008£16.325.056.50see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 3
(Annual)
14/02/2008£16.355.086.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 3
(Monthly)
14/02/2008£16.185.946.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 4
(Annual)
04/03/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 March 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 4
(Monthly)
04/03/2008£15.854.686.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 March 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 5
(Annual)
26/03/2008£15.754.605.75see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 April 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 5
(Monthly)
26/03/2008£15.614.485.75see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 April 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 6
(Annual)
20/08/2008£16.104.886.10see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 September 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 6
(Monthly)
20/08/2008£15.944.756.10see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 September 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 7
(Annual)
15/09/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 October 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 7
(Monthly)
15/09/2008£15.854.686.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of basic rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor’s tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the basic rate band, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax due. For further information please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/babsi.htm.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 October 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

5 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 143
(Annual)
14/10/2003£5005.104.085.10see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 143
(Monthly)
14/10/2003£5004.803.844.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 147
(Annual)
11/11/2003£5005.304.245.30see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 147
(Monthly)
11/11/2003£5005.004.005.11see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 153
(Annual)
12/02/2004£5005.004.005.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 153
(Monthly)
12/02/2004£5004.703.764.80see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 159
(Annual)
07/04/2004£5005.204.165.20see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 159
(Monthly)
07/04/2004£5004.903.925.01see below

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

4 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 182
(Annual)
27/09/2004£15.604.485.60see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

4 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 182
(Monthly)
27/09/2004£15.304.245.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

4 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 186
(Annual)
13/10/2004£15.554.445.55see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

4 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 186
(Monthly)
13/10/2004£15.254.205.37see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 225
(Annual)
06/10/2005£15.004.005.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 225
(Monthly)
06/10/2005£14.703.764.80see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 228
(Annual)
02/11/2005£14.403.524.40see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 228
(Monthly)
02/11/2005£14.103.284.17see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 231
(Annual)
14/12/2005£15.204.165.20see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 231
(Monthly)
14/12/2005£14.903.925.01see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 234
(Annual)
22/12/2005£14.753.804.75see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 234
(Monthly)
22/12/2005£14.453.564.54see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 235
(Annual)
07/02/2006£15.014.005.01see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 235
(Monthly)
07/02/2006£14.713.764.81see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 237
(Annual)
07/02/2006£15.014.005.01see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 237
(Monthly)
07/02/2006£14.713.764.81see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 238
(Annual)
17/02/2006£14.653.724.65see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 238
(Monthly)
17/02/2006£14.353.484.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 240
(Annual)
17/02/2006£14.653.724.65see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 240
(Monthly)
17/02/2006£14.353.484.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 243
(Annual)
07/03/2006£14.653.724.65see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 243
(Monthly)
07/03/2006£14.353.484.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 244
(Annual)
07/04/2006£14.703.764.70see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 244
(Monthly)
07/04/2006£14.403.524.48see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 246
(Annual)
07/04/2006£14.703.764.70see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 246
(Monthly)
07/04/2006£14.403.524.48see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 249
(Annual)
08/05/2006£15.104.085.10see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 249
(Monthly)
08/05/2006£14.803.844.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 252
(Annual)
08/06/2006£15.254.205.25see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 252
(Monthly)
08/06/2006£14.953.965.06see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 255
(Annual)
05/07/2006£15.304.245.30see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 255
(Monthly)
05/07/2006£15.004.005.11see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 258
(Annual)
08/08/2006£15.304.245.30see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 258
(Monthly)
08/08/2006£15.004.005.11see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 261
(Annual)
05/09/2006£15.504.405.50see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 261
(Monthly)
05/09/2006£15.204.165.32see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 263
(Annual)
05/10/2006£15.354.285.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 263
(Monthly)
05/10/2006£15.054.045.16see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 264
(Annual)
05/10/2006£15.354.285.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 264
(Monthly)
05/10/2006£15.054.045.16see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 266
(Annual)
07/11/2006£15.654.525.65see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 266
(Monthly)
07/11/2006£15.354.285.48see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 267
(Annual)
07/11/2006£15.654.525.65see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 267
(Monthly)
07/11/2006£15.354.285.48see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 269
(Annual)
08/01/2007£15.604.485.60see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 269
(Monthly)
08/01/2007£15.304.245.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 270
(Annual)
08/01/2007£15.604.485.60see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 270
(Monthly)
08/01/2007£15.304.245.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 272
(Annual)
08/02/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 272
(Monthly)
08/02/2007£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 273
(Annual)
08/02/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 273
(Monthly)
08/02/2007£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 275
(Annual)
07/03/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 275
(Monthly)
07/03/2007£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 276
(Annual)
07/03/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 276
(Monthly)
07/03/2007£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 278
(Annual)
10/04/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 278
(Monthly)
10/04/2007£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 279
(Annual)
10/04/2007£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.