Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Average stocks and shares ISA by ageJust how much do people your age typically have invested and which asset classes are popular among your peers? See our exclusive data.
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How to avoid the savings interest tax trapMillions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
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AI boosts UK economic growth to fastest rate in over two yearsThe UK economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026 and 0.2% in the month to September, as the AI rollout appears to have boosted GDP growth.
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The average salary by age – how does your income compare?Are you making more money than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of life.
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How much would it cost you to buy a house in Great Britain's happiest places?The happiest places to live in Britain in 2026 have been revealed, but how much will it cost you to buy or rent there?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?With conflict in the Middle East disrupting the global economy, inflation is now expected to rise in the UK. What’s next for prices?
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Will the Bank of England raise UK interest rates again in 2026?Interest rates were hiked in November as high inflation forced the MPC to increase the base rate. Where will UK interest rates go next?
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When will the next Bank of England base rate decision be announced?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decides where to take UK interest rates in their regular meetings. When will the next decision be announced?
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'I put £20,000 into my cash ISA ahead of the rule changes – should I invest it instead?'A limit on cash ISA contributions was due to come into force next year, until the change was scrapped in the Autumn Budget. What should you do if you used your entire ISA allowance on cash in 2026/27?
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Can I pay into someone else’s pension? The tax rules around contributionsPutting money into someone else’s pension can make a big difference to the recipient’s retirement savings. We explain the rules around third-party contributions.
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Poll: Do you think the Bank of England should raise interest rates?Poll The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will decide whether to raise, hold, or cut interest rates this week. What do you think they should do?
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Will you have to pay tax on your state pension?The full new state pension will breach the tax-free personal allowance for the first time in April 2027. Will you need to pay tax on it?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are unclaimed – could you have won?NS&I distributes millions of cash prizes to Premium Bonds holders every month, but some go unclaimed. Here's how to find out if you have ever won anything.
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Will energy prices rise further in 2026?The Ofgem price cap rose by 4% on 1 October, and even bigger price hikes are expected to come in the new year.
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Savers set to pay higher tax on interest after Budget tax raid – how to shield your money from HMRCTax rates on income from savings interest are set to rise by four additional percentage points from April 2027. Here’s what you can do to protect your cash.
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Autumn Budget live: What does John Healey’s Budget mean for you?Live Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Autumn Budget. From a £100 energy payment for millions of households to a pension tax allowance, what does the Budget mean for you?
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Poll: What did you think of the 2026 Autumn Budget?Will you be better or worse off following the 2026 Autumn Budget? Tell us what you thought about chancellor John Healey’s decisions in our poll.
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investmentsIt can be easy to lose track of your money over time. If you think you might have lost touch with your pensions, savings or investments, follow these simple steps.
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Poll: How do you feel about the 2026 Autumn Budget?Poll How do you feel about what could be announced at the Burnham government’s first Budget? Let us know in our poll.
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What is pension tax relief and how does it work?Brits who pay into some types of pension schemes may not be receiving the correct amount of tax relief. We look at pension tax relief works and how to claim it.
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UK dividends reach £28 billion in Q3 as banks and miners lead profit distributionDividends in the UK increased by 14% in the third quarter of 2026 to over £28 billion, the highest Q3 total since 2019. Which stocks delivered the strongest dividends?
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out?
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How to avoid fiscal drag as income tax thresholds remain frozenFrozen income tax thresholds mean Brits are paying more in tax as their earnings increase. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag
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Live: Inflation rose to 3.5% in SeptemberUK inflation accelerated in September as conflict in the Middle East continues to push prices up.
