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Inflation rises by 16 per cent – are your savings keeping pace?
19th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As inflation rises, it's getting harder to find a savings account that will at least match the rising cost of living. So what can you do?
Rates Rundown - a bit of a spring in our step
19th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

A couple of new providers could mean that more competition is on the way. Finger crossed!
In with the old... and in with the new! Is it time to celebrate?
18th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Will two new providers add some much needed competition to the savings market?
Rates Rundown - a bit of a mixed bag
05th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It started off with promise, but unfortunately the spark has all but disappeared. Let's hope it is reignited soon.
NS&I hit with record £6.3bn in withdrawals in just one month, due to disillusioned savers
04th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Money in NS&I has been pouring out the door and figures show they are now well below their net financing target i.e. the amount of money they want to gain from savers. But where has all this money gone? And are savers still keeping their money safe?
Banks given six months’ notice to prepare for negative interest rates - if it’s needed
04th February 2021
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The Monetary Policy Committee has asked the Prudential Regulation Authority to give banks six month's notice to prepare for negative interest rates. So is this possibility becoming more of a reality?