Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Millions at risk of 'unnecessary' tax bill – how to shield your savings
Millions of Brits could be taxed on their savings interest this year as their savings interest exceeds the personal savings allowance. Are you at risk?
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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 next week – but what exactly does the fiscal event involve?
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Will Rachel Reeves slash cash ISA limit to £12,000?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but critics are warning against the idea. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
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Parents turn to Junior ISAs pre-Budget – how JISAs could reduce inheritance tax bills
Rumours of Budget tax hikes have spurred more parents to open Junior ISAs for their children and grandchildren, data suggests. How can they be used to reduce an inheritance tax bill?
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How much does air conditioning in the UK cost?
One of the best ways to escape the heat in your home is installing air conditioning – but how much does it cost to install and run it?
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Nationwide promises to protect all its branches from closures until at least 2030
The building society has extended its pledge to keep all high street Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open, now until at least 2030.
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How to get free shares worth hundreds of pounds
The Chancellor wants more Brits to invest, to help them build long-term wealth. We look at how you can start... and get a free share into the bargain.
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UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money?
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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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How to shield your money as Reeves refuses to rule out income tax hikes and warns of ‘necessary choices’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to lay the groundwork for higher taxes in the Autumn Budget on Tuesday morning and refused to stand by her manifesto pledge not to increase income tax.
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How do ISA millionaires invest – and could you become one by 2032?
ISA millionaires invest regularly and early, with a preference for active funds. We reveal the top funds they invested in – and how much you would already need in your portfolio to join the club by 2032.
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Brits leave £31.6 billion in savings accounts paying 1% interest or less – do you need to switch?
Eight million Brits hold money in savings accounts that pay 1% interest or less, meaning the value of their cash is being eroded by inflation.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Thousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
