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25th February 2020

As research shows that the majority of the top 20 easy access savings deals come with restrictions, James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon about why the FCA’s plans for a single easy access rate could make things worse for savers. https://w...

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30th January 2020

James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon as it emerges that Smart Save Bank will not allow savers to access its fixed rate bonds if they have a non-consented bank account as their nominated bank account https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/savin...

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13th December 2019

In the aftermath of the general election, James gives his reaction to what impact the result will have on the savings market https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/news/article-7789159/Will-election-bring-Boris-bounce-house-prices-shares.html

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18th February 2020

As National Savings & Investments announce interest rate cuts of up to 0.45% on their savings range, James shares his thoughts on the reductions and what savers should do with The Daily Mail’s Sylvia Morris https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/i...

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9th January 2020

With the Financial Conduct Authority consulting on plans for a basic savings rate to help savers, James gives his verdict on the proposals and why he thinks they are flawed https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7868415/FCA-unveils-prop...

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18th November 2019

James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon about falling fixed rate bond rates and why savers may be wise to consider easy access and 1 year fixed rates at this time https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7697667/Rates-fixed-savings-a...

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18th February 2020

With Nationwide Building Society launching a regular savings account paying 1% plus the chance to win £100, James shares his views on the new account to The BBC’s Simon Read https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51536737

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2nd January 2020

James gives his predictions for savers and the savings market in 2020 to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon, and reviews how he fared with his 2019 forecasts https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7797925/Savings-rates-rates-falling-2020-tip...

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12th November 2019

James spoke to The Daily Mail’s Sylvia Morris about the shift in the market with savers moving more money in to easy access at the expense of fixed rate bonds https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7678287/Bonds-battering-rates-fall-aga...

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11th February 2020

James spoke to The Daily Mail’s Sylvia Morris about why he doesn’t expect an ISA season in 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7992569/Isa-season-set-disappoint-year-rates-falling.html

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2nd January 2020

James spoke to Mortgage Finance Gazette, with DPR Limited's Nick Lawler, about opportunities in the savings market and how technology can help banking providers attract and retain savers https://www.mortgagefinancegazette.com/market-commentary/op...

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22nd October 2019

James spoke to The Daily Mail’s Grace Gausden about why Nationwide Building Society have scrapped their loyalty savings accounts https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7595883/Nationwide-scraps-popular-loyalty-accounts-revamp-savings-ra...

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