Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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 2026
With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
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Consumer Price Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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Fuel prices start falling – but how long will they stay down as the US-Iran war continues?
Fuel prices have started to fall after markets calmed in the second month of the Iran war, but how long will it be before they get back to pre-war levels?
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UK unemployment rate surprisingly falls to 4.9%
UK unemployment fell to 4.9% in the three months to February as wages grew at the slowest rate since the pandemic.
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How to boost chances of being eligible for Nationwide’s £100 Fairer Share bonus
Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2025. We explain how to increase your chances of being eligible for the bonus, if it returns in 2026
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?
As energy prices remain volatile and worries grow that conflict in the Middle East could lead to bill hikes, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Latest energy price forecast
Energy bills are likely to rise in the summer due to the conflict in the Middle East. How much could you pay?
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How income tax is calculated
The majority of adults in the UK pay income tax on their earnings. We explain how it works and how it is calculated.
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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to February
The UK’s GDP grew by 0.5% in the year to February – an unexpected rise. But fast growth is unlikely to continue as the Iran war ravages the world economy.
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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freeze
Frozen income tax thresholds are set to cost Brits hundreds or even thousands of pounds over time as more people are dragged into higher tax brackets. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag.
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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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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMF
The UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
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Households to fork out up to 9% more in council tax this year – how much more will you pay?
Council tax bills rose in most local authorities in England on 1 April. How much more do you face paying?
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What do rising oil prices mean for you?
The Iran war has kept oil prices high since the end of February, but could a ceasefire ease the financial pain? We explain what it could mean for your petrol costs and energy bills.
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Easy-access savings vs regular savings – where is your money better off?
Regular savings accounts often have a high headline interest rate but you can typically put more into an easy-access account. We explore which gives you the best return on your money.
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts – could your money be working harder?
Inflation stayed steady at 3% in February, but the Iran war has scuppered hopes of a return to the 2% target in 2026. We list some of the top-paying savings accounts, where your money will grow in real terms.
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The average salary by age – how does your income 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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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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Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules explained
Advice The Treasury has clarified Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules for pensioners, especially if you earn above £35,000. Who will qualify?
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How much state pension will I get?
There are several things that determine how much state pension you'll get when you reach state pension age. Here's how to work out your entitlement.
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
The Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed every three months. What is its current level and how does it affect bills?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
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.
