
Daniel Hilton
Daniel is a digital journalist at Moneyweek and enjoys writing about personal finance, economics, and politics. He previously worked at The Economist in their Audience team.
Daniel studied History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and specialised in the history of political thought. In his free time, he likes reading, listening to music, and cooking overambitious meals.
Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Ofgem could write off £500 million of energy debt for 195,000 households – would you be eligible?
Energy debt costs the average billpayer on the Ofgem price cap £52 a year.
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Reeves urged to axe stamp duty from UK shares held in an ISA
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering axing stamp duty from UK shares held in stocks and shares ISAs. What could it mean for your portfolio?
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Warm Home Discount offers £150 off energy bills – what is it and who can get it?
The Warm Home Discount is paid by the government to some households to help them keep the heating on during the winter. When is the discount paid, and who is eligible?
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her second Autumn Budget at the end of November – but what exactly does the fiscal event involve?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.28%
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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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
The Bank of England expects UK inflation to have peaked in for 2025 September. Is inflation finally on the way down, and what does it mean for further interest rate cuts?
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Zoopla: House sales fall for first time in two years as buyers wait for Autumn Budget
The average price of a house in September was £270,000, down £1,000 from August as the housing market’s Christmas slowdown came early, Zoopla says
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How to gift Premium Bonds
Could Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
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Reeves must not cut cash ISA limit, MPs say – what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but is under pressure from a group of influential MPs not to make changes. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
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MoneyWeek news quiz: Will Reeves force you to buy UK shares?
Quiz Rumours the chancellor will introduce a minimum UK share requirement in ISAs surfaced this week. Test your knowledge of the headlines in MoneyWeek’s news quiz.
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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 as millions of savers miss out on inflation-beating rates.
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Property market activity has paused in the build-up to the Autumn Budget. Where are prices heading in 2025 and beyond?
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UK dividends payments drop 1.4% with investors raking in £1 billion less than last year
Investors in UK firms were paid a total of £24.6 billion in dividends in the third quarter of 2025, down 1.4% from the same period last year as UK companies come under pressure.
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Inflation surprise as UK CPI unchanged in September
UK CPI inflation came in at 3.8% for September, unchanged from the previous month, with analysts having forecast a reading of 4%. Follow our live coverage for the latest reaction and the implications for interest rates and your money.
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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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Reeves ‘looks at minimum UK shareholding' in ISA reform
On top of a rumoured £10,000 cash ISA limit, chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering adding a minimum UK shareholding requirement to the stocks and shares ISA
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Rightmove: Asking prices rise by 0.3%, but increase is lower than typical for October
October saw asking prices grow by £1,165 on average, Rightmove says, but the increase is far below the usual autumn bump as the property market braces for next month’s Budget.
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MoneyWeek quiz: Will Rachel Reeves cut the cash ISA limit?
Rumours of a cash ISA allowance cut resurfaced this week as the Autumn Budget draws closer. Test your knowledge of this week’s headlines in MoneyWeek’s news quiz.
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice Pensioners with incomes less than £35,000 will be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year after a policy flip flop – but scammers are targeting the confusion. We explain how it works, and how to spot a Winter Fuel Payment scam.
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ONS: UK economy grew just 0.1% in August, as revisions now show negative growth in July
UK GDP saw month-on-month growth of just 0.1% in August, bringing three-month growth to 0.3%. But revised data showing the economy contracted in July is overshadowing celebrations.
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UK to have highest inflation among advanced economies this year and next, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it expects inflation to remain high in the UK, while lowering economic growth forecasts for 2026.
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Two thirds of easy access savings accounts come with restrictions – can you access your savings in an emergency?
Out of the top 30 easy access savings on the market, 22 come with some sort of restriction on how fast you can access your money, according to new research.
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Most popular London boroughs: Full list of in-demand places to move to
A deluge of people move to or within Britain’s capital each year – but which area is the most popular? We look at the most in-demand London boroughs in 2025.
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Wage growth slows and unemployment climbs as UK labour market suffered a soft summer
Wages grew by 4.7% in the three months to August, down from the previous quarter, while unemployment edges up to the highest level since May 2021.
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