Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and what NS&I means by Agent Million.
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizesTwo people become millionaires overnight every month via NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash.
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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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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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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed – are you missing out on a prize?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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Fuel prices on the rise again – how much will it cost you to fill up your car?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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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?The energy price cap will climb by 13% this July as war in the Middle East has made the cost of wholesale energy soar. Is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals.
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What are British Airways Amex companion vouchers, and how do they work?A companion voucher can help American Express customers with British Airways credit cards double the value of their Avios points. Here's how it works.
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Latest energy price forecastThe new price cap means millions of households will pay 13% more for their energy this summer due to the Iran war. Where will prices go next?
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Best trading platforms for UK investors ranked – how do they compare?Trading platforms have been assessed for charges, investment range on offer and quality of service. Which are the best for different types of customers?
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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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Consumer Prices 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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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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Best inflation-beating savings accounts – could your money be working harder?The UK inflation rate eased to 2.8% in April, but experts warn that inflation is still set to accelerate this year due to the Iran war. We list some of the top-paying savings accounts where your money will grow in real terms.
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines that have already passed – and the ones you still need to consider.
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Live: UK inflation slows in AprilUK inflation is expected to accelerate in 2026 due to the conflict in the Middle East. What was the April consumer price index (CPI) inflation reading and what does it mean for you?
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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 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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