UK Personal Finance: Record Savings Rates, High Street Closures, and AI's Graduate Job Impact

Fixed savings rates have climbed to their highest levels since 2024, with the average one-year fixed bond reaching 4.28% and longer-term fixes at 4.31%. A standout offer from GB Bank offers 5.03% on a five-year bond, earning an "Excellent" rating from Moneyfacts. The number of savings products has surged to a record 2,642, giving British savers unprecedented choice. However, easy-access rates remain stuck at 2.53%, unchanged for three...