Is it a safe place for savings?
Story date: 2008-02-23 12:59:00
Added on: 2008-02-24 22:01:05
Times Online - As with all other banks regulated in the UK, you would get compensation of up to £35,000 if it went bust – or potentially less if you had a mortgage with the same bank. With Northern Rock, however, the guarantee is unlimited. Rates on Rock ...
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