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RCI Bank does it again - new market-leading rate on its Freedom Savings Account
31st January 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

RCI Bank has done it again, smashing the competition, increasing the rate on its popular Freedom Savings Account for the third time this month...
Co-op Bank hits the headlines again
31st January 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The Co-operative Bank has once again made the headlines, with speculation mounting that the provider is unlikely to meet its targets, as set out by the regulators...
Provider Focus – Zenith Bank (UK) Limited
31st January 2017
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

The provider chosen this time is Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, a bank that entered the UK savings market in November. As a recent entrant to our best buy tables, this is an ideal time to give you more information on the provider and a good opportunity to get your feedback...
Increase in protection level for savers announced
19th January 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed this week that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection level for deposits will be returning to £85,000 per person...
January's Rates Rundown
19th January 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The breaking news from the Post Office, brought to you in our last Rates Rundown, appears to have sparked a flurry of movement amongst easy access accounts, with a number of positive changes happening over the last couple of weeks...
Inflation reaches highest level since July 2014 – where can you look for the best return?
19th January 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The latest inflation figures out this week will be a blow for savers, effectively further eroding the interest earned in real terms. Although it’s now harder to improve returns it’s not impossible but it does mean that fewer accounts now beat inflation so make sure you choose wisely...