FCA cracks down on big banks
Published: 05/08/2023
James spoke to This Is Money about the FCA's new 14 step plan to clamp down on banks who are slow to pass on Base Rate increases to their savings customers Read more
In The News
A third of easy access accounts earn 1% or less
Published: 24/07/2023
This Is Money research reveals that 1/3 of easy access savings accounts pay 1% or less, despite Base Rate hitting 5%. James spoke to Ed Magnus about some of the reasons why. Read more
Big banks accused of 'outrageous profiteering'
Published: 26/06/2023
James spoke to The i newspaper about why big banks are unlikely to pass on the latest Base Rate increase to savers in full Read more
Act fast to grab a great rate
Published: 30/07/2023
James spoke to George Nixon at The Times as interest rates on fixed rate bonds start to fall, with expectations that the peak may have passed already Read more
Investec and Paragon step up with table topping rates
Published: 03/07/2023
With Newcastle Building Societies best buy easy access account lasting less than 48 hours, James spoke to This Is Money about how long new offers from Paragon and Investec will last for Read more
Nationwide to raise savings rates just 0.10%
Published: 26/06/2023
Nationwide increases savings rates just 0.10%, despite raising mortgage rates three times in a month. James shares his view with This Is Money Read more
Time running out to secure top 6% savings
Published: 26/07/2023
James spoke to Madeleine Ross at The Telegraph about why he thinks 6% rates may disappear soon, but why it's not all bad news for savers Read more
Charter Savings Bank launch 6% 1 Year
Published: 03/07/2023
With Charter Savings Bank launching 1 and 2 Year Fixed rates paying 6% and 6.10%, James spoke to This Is Money about why savers need to consider the tax implications and how lower paying ISAs could still provider a better return. Read more
Five easy access accounts pay 4% or more
Published: 26/06/2023
With five providers paying 4% or more on easy access, James spoke to This Is Money about where easy access rates are heading Read more
Have interest rates peaked?
Published: 24/07/2023
On the back of better than expected inflation numbers, James spoke to This Is Money about whether interest rates have peaked for savers. Read more
Newcastle BS tops easy access
Published: 03/07/2023
Newcastle Building Society top the easy access buys with their Base Rate tracker. James gave his verdict on the account to This Is Money Read more
SmartSave launch best buy 5.41% 1 Year
Published: 26/06/2023
SmartSave launch new best buy 1 Year Fixed as providers scramble for the top spots in the best buy tables. James shares his view on where rates are heading Read more