Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Revealed: Top UK buy-to-let hotspots as purchases surge in the north
Buy-to-let investments have fallen to low levels not seen since 2007, but a surge in landlords buying properties in the north and midlands has emerged. We reveal the hotspots where buy-to -let is heating up
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Cash in on your attic: Thousands could be sitting dormant in your storage
Selling your valuables at auction could be far more lucrative than you think. We take a look at how auctions work, and some tips to help you maximise your profits
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Best cash ISAs: April 2025
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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Why you might not need to worry about a reduced cash ISA allowance
A cut to the cash ISA limit may dismay risk-averse savers, but it’s not necessarily the end of the world
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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
Where have investors been putting their money over the past month? We look at the bestselling funds, stocks and trusts among DIY investors
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Billions of pounds languishing in low interest accounts as savings rates slashed
Savers are being urged to act as half a trillion pounds are earning paltry interest rates.
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Who won the £1 million jackpot in the May Premium Bonds prize draw?
NS&I has announced the winners of May’s Premium Bonds prize draw. Who won the £1 million jackpot and how can you find out if you scooped a prize this month?
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Is NS&I safe?
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its Premium Bonds and savings products. But how safe is it?
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How to check for Premium Bonds
NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw makes two people millionaires overnight every month. It's worth knowing how to check to see if you’ve won any cash this time
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
More than £95 million sits 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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Trump’s tariffs ravaged markets – but who were the winners and losers?
The US president’s ‘Liberation Day’ sent shockwaves through the market, with the S&P 500 falling by over 12% in one week. Some firms were better shielded than others.
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Waspi women targeted in fake compensation scam
The Waspi campaign has warned of a steep rise in fraudulent websites which claim compensation is available for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes
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Fiscal drag could cost millions of earners thousands – what is it, and how can I protect my money?
Videos The government froze tax thresholds, which will drag employees into higher tax bands as wages rise with inflation. We explain what fiscal drag is, and how to avoid it.
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Premium Bonds hotspots: The UK counties with the best chances of winning
Millions of people across the UK hold money in Premium Bonds, but are you more likely to win if you live in a certain part of the country?
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Lloyds axes foreign currency fees for ‘Club Lloyds’ subscription customers
Club Lloyds customers will be able to withdraw their money abroad without incurring any extra fees.
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What is the average salary by age – and how do you 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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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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Why you should review your cash ISA now
The new tax year provides the perfect opportunity to take stock of your cash ISA savings, and make sure your money is working as hard as it can.
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NS&I launches 4% British Savings Bonds
NS&I has launched new issues of British Savings Bonds with better interest rates - but are the rates good enough compared to other products?
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Barclays begins paying up to £100 compensation to customers after banking outage
Barclays will pay up to £7.5 million in compensation to customers after its banking services were disrupted by an IT outage
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Millions of cash ISA savers are missing out on hundreds of pounds
Billions of pounds are languishing in cash ISAs that pay an interest rate of 1.5% or less.
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Lloyds Banking Group to close more bank branches - full list
Lloyds Banking Group will close almost 300 bank branches in 2025 and 2026. We look at the Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites earmarked for closure
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Car tax rules are changing: what are the new vehicle excise duty rates?
The rules around vehicle excise duty changed this April. What are they, and how are they going to affect you?
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
After the Ofgem energy price cap rose by a staggering 6.4% in April, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
