http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/index.htm FREE independent and unbiased UK personal finance service helping you compare and make informed decisions on best UK loans, mortgages, credit cards, savings and more... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:36:54 -0800 http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/uk_savings_guarantee_raised_to_50_000.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/uk_savings_guarantee_raised_to_50_000.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:09:00 -0700 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has increased the amount of money you may claim back on any lost savings if a bank goes bust to £50,000. Savings Accounts http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/uk_savings_rates_climb.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/uk_savings_rates_climb.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:27:00 -0700 Rates of interest paid out on savings accounts has increased drammatically in the last year, thats even with the Bank Base Rate falling. Last September the best easy access account was Northern Rocks online tracker which paid 6.31%, when the Base Rate was 5.75%. Currently... Savings Accounts http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/best_uk_savings_accounts_earn_6.55_instant_access.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/best_uk_savings_accounts_earn_6.55_instant_access.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:42:00 -0700 All the accounts below are either instant access (you can withdraw cash immediately) or no notice accounts (an online / non branch based account). In reality it can take a few days to actually receive the cash. The best easy access accounts on 22/09/08 are: Savings Accounts http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/uk_bank_maintains_rate_at_five_per_cent.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/uk_bank_maintains_rate_at_five_per_cent.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:46:00 -0700 The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to hold the base rate of interest at an even five per cent. Banking http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/report_banks_are_too_slow_to_raise_credit_interest_rates.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/report_banks_are_too_slow_to_raise_credit_interest_rates.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:31:00 -0700 Despite recent price wars in the credit interest rates offered by banks, too many are still offering low incentives for those who keep their accounts in credit, a new report has asserted. Banking http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/isas/important_information_regarding_your_mini_cash_isa_and_or_tessa_reinvestment_isa.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/isas/important_information_regarding_your_mini_cash_isa_and_or_tessa_reinvestment_isa.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:56:00 -0700 The government has recently announced some changes regarding Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), due to take effect from the start of the new tax year. The new terms will apply from 6 April 2008. ISAs http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/free_flights_for_all_new_customers_who_open_a_barclays_bank_account.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/free_flights_for_all_new_customers_who_open_a_barclays_bank_account.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:04:00 -0700 Barclays are offering FREE Flights to all new customers who open a Barclays Bank Account or a First Additions Current account online. With the summer approaching this should really catch the attention of those looking to open a new account and possibly those that were not! Read on to find out more... Banking http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/isas/millions_to_be_wasted_through_inefficient_savings.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/isas/millions_to_be_wasted_through_inefficient_savings.htm Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:25:00 -0700 Britons need to take steps to make sure that they are saving their money in a cost-effective manner, it has been claimed. According to Nationwide, a failure to invest the full amount into individual saving accounts (Isas) ahead of the end of the tax year will see consumers pay millions of pounds in unnecessary tax repayments. It was suggested... ISAs http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/ctfs_inspire_parents_to_set_up_second_saving_accounts.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/savings_accounts/ctfs_inspire_parents_to_set_up_second_saving_accounts.htm Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:23:00 -0800 Child Trust Funds are helping to create a culture of saving and many parents are going beyond the government scheme to set up alternative accounts, research shows. Savings Accounts http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/bank_of_england_maintains_base_rate.htm http://savingsfriend.co.uk/banking/bank_of_england_maintains_base_rate.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:21:00 -0800 The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to keep interest rates consistent for this month, it has emerged. As a result of the move, the base rate of interest attached to secured loans and other types of credit will remain at 5.75 per cent, a rate which has remained unchanged since July. Banking