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Rates Rundown 14th July 2017
14th July 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As the third quarter of the year progresses, rates continue to improve.
Beware the regular savings account headline rate
14th July 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Savers are always encouraged to get the highest possible interest rates they can. However, there are times when you cannot look at the interest rate alone because the headline rate is not always what it appears to be and regular savings products are a classic example of this.
Which type of Savings Account is right for me?
13th July 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Choosing the right account isn’t always straightforward. There are a number of different types, which may or may not be appropriate, depending on whether you need immediate access or would be able to give notice in order to access your cash. Read our review of all the different types of Savings Accounts to help you choose the right one.
Rates Rundown 30th June 2017
30th June 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Improved rates continue throughout JuneWe have continued to see rates creeping up throughout the first half of the year and in the last two weeks, there has been no sign of this letting up.
What a difference a week makes!
30th June 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

On 20th June Mark Carney made a bold statement in his annual Mansion House speech that now is NOT the time to raise interest rates.
Savings Focus: Sharia Compliant Savings
30th June 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

What is it? How does it work? Are the accounts worth considering?Whilst Sharia compliant savings accounts are very much a fixture in the UK savings market, there is still some confusion about how they work and the difference between them and standard savings accounts.