Santander launches market-leading 8% regular savings account – is it worth it?

Santander has launched a market-leading regular savings account which pays an interest rate of 8%.The account is open to new and existing customers with a qualifying Santander current account, including: Santander Everyday, Edge, Edge Student, Edge Up and Explorer current account. The Everyday and Edge Student current accounts are fee-free while the other three charge up to £17 a month.You must be 16 or over and live in the UK to apply for the regular saver.Customers can open Santander&rsq