Banks are locked in a fierce battle for deposits, pushing savings rates to heights not seen in six years. You can now earn 8% on regular savings accounts, while easy-access deals hit 5% and one-year fixed bonds average 4.22% — the highest since late 2024. Over 1,385 savings accounts now beat the Bank of England's base rate of 3.75%, a clear signal that providers are scrambling for cash ahead of anticipated central bank moves.

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