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This month's update from the Savings Team
31st January 2014
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

January seems to have been ‘best buy withdrawal month’, with best buys being taken off sale left, right and centre. Even longstanding best buys from the likes of Coventry Building Society, Virgin and the Post Office have fallen by the wayside. Product launches have served mainly to replace withdrawn products with lower paying versions.
Base Rate still on hold: but for how long?
31st January 2014
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Another month and another base rate decision – to keep interest rates at 0.50%!No real surprise, however, with the number of unemployed falling more rapidly than previously expected, could the Bank of England raise interest rates sooner rather than later?
Top tips for improving your savings health in 2014
31st January 2014
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

2013 was another terrible year for savers but hopefully 2014 may offer some respite – perhaps wishful thinking but at the very least, hopefully the number of savings rate cuts will slow down – for both new and existing savers.Whatever this year brings it’s wise to remain vigilant in order to make the most of your savings. Our tops tips can help;
What a difference a year (or two) makes
27th November 2013
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

21st November marked the 2nd anniversary of Savings ChampionSavings rates have almost halved in that time, while base rate remains the sameBut it’s lack of competition, not the base rate, which has driven interest rates down
Co-op Bank’s new ownership: Can shareholders and ethics go hand-in-hand?
27th November 2013
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Over recent weeks The Co-operative Group has been featured in the news a lot and much of it will raise concerns for its millions of customers.
10 Top Tips for Savers with over £100,000...a message from our Concierge Team
12th November 2013
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The savings market is constantly changing, so how can you make sure you always have the best savings rates while ensuring your capital is protected?