Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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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Premium Bonds winners: Who won the £1 million jackpot in June’s prize draw?
NS&I has announced the winners of June’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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Which UK region has the most in savings? Average savings by area
The amount people have in their savings differs from region to region in the UK. How does your nest egg compare to those living nearby?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.27%
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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The ten most expensive neighborhoods in London – do you live in one?
Homeowners in London are no strangers to seeing high property prices but some prime areas are far more expensive than others. We take a look at them
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Nationwide launches 5% savings account – who is eligible?
Nationwide’s new fixed rate savings account leads the market in terms of interest rates for 18-month fixed rate bonds. Are you eligible?
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How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age
We look at how much you should aim to have in your savings at every decade of your life, and how you can go about achieving this.
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Santander axes 1% cashback on spending for Edge account customers
Santander will stop awarding cashback on everyday spending for its Edge customers, limiting cashback to just bills
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Fraudsters steal £144 million in investment fraud – despite fall in cases
The amount of money stolen in investment fraud surged in 2024 – despite the total number of investment fraud cases falling
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New Ofgem energy price cap shows prices will fall 7% in July
Gas and electricity bills are set to fall from 1 July by 7% under the latest energy price cap. We have all the details on what you will pay and whether prices are expected to fall further
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These British stocks are a bargain – should you buy?
From high street favourites such as Sainsbury’s and Greggs to healthcare firms, these stocks are trading at a heavy discount
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Labour U-turns on winter fuel allowance cuts after public backlash
The prime minister has confirmed that some cuts to winter fuel payments will be reversed, saying that more pensioners will become eligible for the benefit
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25% at its last meeting in May. How much further will the base rate fall in 2025?
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The countries where you can earn more than UK – and work less
Brits could earn the average UK wage up to 15 weeks sooner in thirteen different countries. Where could you earn and work less?
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Chase cuts interest rate on boosted savings account to 4.5% – is it worth it?
Chase’s Boosted Saver rate has fallen following the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates. Is it still worth it, and who is eligible?
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UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of 2025
A surprise 0.7% boost to GDP is welcome news but questions remain over whether continued growth will be sustainable
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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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Wage growth in UK slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Latest labour market data from the ONS shows that wages in the first quarter of 2025 grew slower than in the previous quarter while the jobs market continues to suffer
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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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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?
