Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Great British Summer Savings scheme comes into effect to save families money this summer – what are the cuts?A temporary VAT reduction on family activities takes effect today to boost summer spending while tariffs on certain food products will be reduced as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings initiative.
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Jeremy Grantham: How to invest like a stock market legendPodcast Legendary billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham tells MoneyWeek that the fight for AI will be one of the most vicious ever seen in the latest episode of our podcast.
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Where are the opportunities for investing in ‘bottlenecks’?Rapid growth in emerging technologies like AI has led to sizeable profits but parts of the supply chain are struggling to keep up. Monks Investment Trust is convinced by the potential of firms investing in these opportunities.
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?Experts have revised their inflation expectations for 2026 due to the Middle East conflict. What’s next for prices?
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fourth consecutive time in June. As inflation is set to rise in the UK, where will interest rates go next?
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Live: The Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth consecutive time since December 2025.
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?The Office for National Statistics (ONS) releases UK inflation figures each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
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Fraudsters stole over £200 million in investment fraud as some use AI to promote sham schemes – would you be able to spot a scam?Investment scams shot up by 40% since last year as AI makes it easier for fraudsters to target you. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
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Rightmove: Asking prices fall in biggest June dip for 14 years as buyer demand remains lowThe average asking price for a house fell by 0.6% in June, the biggest fall in the month for 14 years, as buyers were distracted by the May heatwave, Rightmove says.
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Lloyds Banking Group to close more bank branches: Full list of branches set to shut in 2026 and 2027Lloyds Banking Group will make further bank branch closures, meaning it will shut 245 branches in 2026 and 2027.
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UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growthThe size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show.
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Why collectables are selling for fortunes and the six that could make you richInvesting A surge in the value of collectables like Pokémon cards or vintage toys means you could be sitting on thousands or even millions.
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6 ISA transfer offers available now to boost your portfolioTips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £5,000 in cashback for transferring an account
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Nationwide pays out £100 Fairer Share bonus – are you eligible?Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2026. We explain the eligibility criteria, and when you can expect to see the cash in your account.
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
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Is the new Santander cashback credit card deal any good?Santander has released a new credit card that offers you 3% cashback back on certain travel and food spending for the first year. Is the deal worth it?
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What is fiscal drag? How you could protect your money from the taxmanThe ongoing freeze on income tax thresholds is forcing millions into paying more tax as their wages rise with inflation. What is fiscal drag, and how can you protect your money from it?
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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 what NS&I means by Agent Million.
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizesTwo people become millionaires overnight every month via NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash.
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How do Premium Bonds work?NS&I’s Premium Bonds operate differently from typical savings accounts. We look at how they work.
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed – are you missing out on a prize?Millions of pounds are sitting idle 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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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?The energy price cap will climb by 13% this July as war in the Middle East has made the cost of wholesale energy soar. Is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals.
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What are British Airways Amex companion vouchers, and how do they work?A companion voucher can help American Express customers with British Airways credit cards double the value of their Avios points. Here's how it works.
