Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5% as Iran war puts pressure on businessesThe UK unemployment rate climbed back to 5% in the three months to March while wages grew at the slowest rate in almost six years.
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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’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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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to FebruaryThe UK’s GDP grew at its fastest rate for a year in the first quarter of 2026, including a surprise 0.3% rise in March, the first full month of the Iran war.
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King’s Speech 2026: What was announced and what does it mean for your money?The new parliamentary year has begun, with the King outlining what his government will set out to achieve in the next 12 months. What was announced, and what does it mean for you?
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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
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What is the S&P 500?The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most important stock market indices and has more than tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500 and which companies does it contain?
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Is now a good time to buy a house?Higher housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
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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, reaching around $100 a barrel. We explain what it could mean for your petrol costs and energy bills.
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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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How to check for Premium Bonds prizesNS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw makes two people millionaires overnight every month. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts – could your money be working harder?The UK inflation rate rose to 3.3% in March as Brits contended with price increases due to the Iran war. With inflation accelerating, we list some of the top-paying savings accounts where your money will grow in real terms.
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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.
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictionsThe 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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Premium Bonds May winners revealed: Who won the £1 million jackpot?The jackpot winners from NS&I’s May Premium Bonds draw are announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes. Did you win this month?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in April 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
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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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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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How to boost chances of being eligible for Nationwide’s £100 Fairer Share bonusMillions 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 gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Latest energy price forecastEnergy 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 calculatedThe 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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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freezeFrozen 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.
