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Written by our founders Anna and Sue

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NS&I disappoints savers
31st August 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Another week – similar story. It’s been a month now since the base rate increased to 0.75% - yet there are still far more to providers that still need to let us know how they are going to treat us. Just 34% of providers have announced so far if they are going to play fair or not.
Businesses see energy prices rocket as gas prices are up 50%
31st August 2018
Author: Susan Hannums

Category: Savings News

Prices for winter gas are up almost 50% on this time last year, according to recent reports in the media.
Rates Rundown: Best buy bonanza!
31st August 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

In this short working week, we have seen changes a plenty, including multiple accounts streaking to the top of our tables.
Is yet another type of ISA on the horizon?
24th August 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

With a new cash Lifetime ISA launched this week and the possibility of a new care ISA to be added to the already complex ISA stable, are you bemused by which ISA is right for you? We take a look at some of the more complicated aspects of choosing an ISA.
Ask Anna: Do the challenger banks have a high street presence for us oldies?
24th August 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

This week, we explain that not all new challenger banks are only accessible to those who are prepared to manage their savings online.
Rates Rundown: Hot new accounts for the bank holiday weekend
24th August 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

While we enjoy the last bank holiday before the season of festivities and good tidings (Christmas!), we have a handful of new best buys worthy of a mention.