Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Energy meter reading day July: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap falls
Energy meter reading day takes place every three months and you’ll want to take it on 1 July as energy bills for those on variable tariffs are set to slide by around 7%.
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Zoopla: House prices slows to 1.4% in May as rate of sales at four year high
The average UK property now costs £268,400, Zoopla says, but some areas of the country are experiencing much higher price growth than others.
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Marcus boosts interest rates to provide top deals on savings
Marcus by Goldman Sachs has increased its one-year fixed rate savings account, making it the top deal on the market. Are you eligible?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England expects UK inflation to rise later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
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420,000 more pensioners to be dragged into paying income tax – how does tax on the state pension work?
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners will need to pay tax on their pension income at the end of this tax year, new HMRC data shows. We look at how taxation on the state pension works.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
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The best cities to live in for quality of life, salary and rent
The best city to live in is difficult to determine, but using myriad measurements it looks like it is certainly not London or New York. We find out what it is.
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Will petrol prices rise this year?
Petrol has been relatively cheap in the UK so far in 2025, hitting a four-year low in May. But with conflict in the Middle East making the price of oil more volatile, will petrol become more expensive?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.32%
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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NS&I cuts Premium Bonds prize fund rate – what does it mean for savers?
NS&I will pay out less money in the Premium Bonds prize draw when the cut comes into effect
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Council tax payment system to be shaken up – what do changes mean for you?
The government plans to make council tax debt collection less aggressive and split bills over 12 months by default
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The five insurance policies you should have
Some insurance cover will be more important than others. We look at five insurance policies you may need to have to make sure you aren’t caught out in an emergency
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation
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The most underrated places to buy a home in the UK
House prices tend to be sky-high in some of the most desirable parts of the UK. We look at ten underrated areas which boast great amenities without an outsized price tag.
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HMRC raises £1.5 billion from special investigations into the wealthy in 2023/24 – how can you protect yourself?
The taxman more than doubled the amount it raised from investigations into wealthy individuals year-on-year. How can you make sure you’re not caught out?
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What did Rachel Reeves announce in the Spending Review?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced budget increases for some departments, including a £29 billion annual injection for the NHS, but others will see cuts. What was announced in the Labour Spending Review, and what does it mean for your money?
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Wage growth slows again as unemployment nears 4-year high
Wage growth has cooled while unemployment is on the rise and vacancies are falling, latest labour market data from the ONS shows
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills rising again, we look at who can get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
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Nine million pensioners to get Winter Fuel Payments as Reeves changes eligibility rules
Rachel Reeves has announced the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will change this winter, after the chancellor controversially means-tested the scheme in 2024. Who will qualify?
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British Airways new Tier Points system explained
British Airways shook up its Tier Points system in April. We explain how the new system works.
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UK house prices dipped in May – which regions saw highest annual property price growth?
House prices dropped by 0.4% in May as the market readjusted following a rush to finish transactions before April’s stamp duty deadline.
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Will Poland’s new president stifle its stock market’s winning streak?
Poland’s stock market has outperformed many of its European peers, but with a newly-elected populist President at odds with a Liberal government, what lies ahead?
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How long does it take to win a Premium Bonds prize?
It could take much longer than you think to win something in the Premium Bonds prize draw
