Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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NS&I cuts interest rates on 8 savings accounts
NS&I will now offer less attractive interest rates for customers wishing to lock their savings away to grow for one, two, three or five years.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.3%
We look at the best fixed rate cash ISAs on the market right now for savers who are willing to lock their cash away for guaranteed tax-free gains
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Energy price forecast
Billpayers in the UK have seen energy bills rise by around £3 a year after the January price cap was introduced. Where will prices go next?
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
More than £112 million is sitting in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes. Could you have unknowingly won a prize in the Premium Bonds draw? Here's how to find out.
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How to take an energy meter reading as Ofgem energy price cap rises
Meter reading day falls every three months when the new energy price cap kicks in. Here's why you may want to take a reading on 1 January ahead of the price cap rise
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Are you being haunted by the ghost of Christmas past? How festive cutbacks could boost your long-term wealth
The average family spends around £1,000 over the Christmas season. Here’s how much you could have gained if you had invested some of the money instead.
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December, bringing the base rate to its lowest level since February 2023. But will we see more cuts in 2026?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation fell sharply in November. Will this drop be sustained, or should consumers brace for higher inflation readings in 2026?
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Interest rate cuts may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
House price growth slumped in the build-up to the Autumn Budget and forecasts suggest it may slow further following the latest fiscal update. Where are prices heading beyond 2025?
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What is the average salary by age – and how do you compare?
Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of their life
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December 2025. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further in 2026?
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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Unemployment hits highest level in almost five years as jobs market cools further
Unemployment increased to 5.1% in the three months to October as pay growth continues to slow, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
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Nationwide fined £44 million over “inadequate” anti-money laundering systems
Failings in Nationwide’s financial crime processes between October 2016 to July 2021 meant one criminal was able to deposit £26 million from fraudulent Covid furlough payments in just eight days.
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Are Premium Bonds worth it? Two-thirds of holders have never won a prize
NS&I’s Premium Bonds are popular thanks to the allure of winning in their monthly prize draw. But data reveals that the majority of savers are yet to win a penny.
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one.
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Petrol prices explained: What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?
Briefings The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
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Car tax rules are changing: what are the new vehicle excise duty rates?
The rules around vehicle excise duty changed in April and further reforms were introduced in the 2025 Autumn Budget. What are they, and how are they going to affect you?
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Average savings by age: How much should I have in savings?
We look at how much the average person has in their savings at each stage of life, and how much you should be stashing away to keep pace.
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New electric car grant worth up to £3,750 expanded and extended until 2030 – how does it work?
Four new electric car models will become cheaper after the UK’s electric car grant was expanded. Here’s how the grant works and who can get it.
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Nationwide: House price growth slows but market remained resilient despite Budget worries
The average price of a house in the UK was £272,998 in November, as annual house price growth slowed to just 1.8%, Nationwide said.
