Bank AccountsWhich4u - Credit Card, Bank Account, Loan, Insurance and Mortgage Comparison Web-SiteAlliance Leicester launches new FREE 100 with every current account offer- July 17, 2008 In a surprise announcement today Alliance and Leicester have offered a FREE 100 payment to be deposited in the successful applicants new bank account, on top an 2,000 interest free overdraft for 12 months and a 8.5%AER interest rate.http://www.which4u.co.uk/bank-accounts/1406-alliance-leicester-launches-new-free-p100-with... Office for Fair Trading has said that Banks need provide better Current Accounts- July 17, 2008 The Office for Fair Trading has said that the market for personal current accounts in the UK is not working well for consumers.http://www.which4u.co.uk/bank-accounts/1405-office-for-fair-trading-has-said-that-banks-ne... Santander (the bank behind Abbey) and AandL agree 1.2bn takeover- July 15, 2008 The long running speculation over AandL's future ended this morning, with the London Stock Exchange announcing Santander had agreed to a takeover bid with Alliance and Leicester worth around 1.2bn.http://www.which4u.co.uk/bank-accounts/1399-santander-the-bank-behind-abbey-and-aandl-agre... Bank of England keeps rates at 5%- July 11, 2008 The Bank of England has announced that base rate will remain on hold at 5.0%. The decision, which had been widely expected, has been criticised by some analysts who claim the bank needs to do more to stave off a recession.http://www.which4u.co.uk/bank-accounts/1395-bank-of-england-keeps-rates-at-5 |