Britons missing out on savings’ interest

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 08:17 EDT - BankingTimes.co.uk

New research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has found that Britons are intent upon increasing their savings, with survey respondents indicating they are to save an average of £244.70 a month over the course of the next financial year. However, a fifth of Britons admit to keeping their savings in a current account gathering no [...]

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