Next Best to A&L Savings Account

The next best accounts after A&L, in terms of interest rate and similar conditions are:

Bradford & Bingley's E-Savings account
Interest AER: 5.25%
Min Investment/balance: £1,000
Interest Paid: Yearly/31st July
Withdrawals: Available on a penalty free basis and must be made via BACs transfer to a nominated bank account.
Account Operated: Via the Internet
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Yorkshire Building Society's E-Saver account
Interest AER: 5.20%
Min Investment/balance: £250
Interest Paid: Yearly/31st July
Withdrawals: The e-Saver allows you to make withdrawals of any amount at any time. All withdrawals are subject to the requirement to maintain a minimum balance of £250. All withdrawals must be made to your nominated bank/building society account.
Account Operated: Via the Internet
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Cahoot Savings account
Interest AER: 5.10%
Min Investment/balance: No minimum deposit
Interest Paid: Monthly
Withdrawals: There is no limit to the number of withdrawals permitted.
Withdrawals can be made by transfers to another cahoot account or by BACS transfer to an external account.
Account Operated: Via the Internet

The A&L T&Cs specifically exclude people from opening more than two accounts.