Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England said UK inflation could rise later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
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Late payment tax penalties rise - how much more could you pay?
The chancellor announced a hike to penalties for late tax returns in her Spring Statement as she scrambles to raise an extra £1 billion a year. Here’s what you need to know
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
With gas and electricity prices increasing in April, smart meters could help you budget. We've compared them to regular meters and consider whether it is worth getting one.
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Revealed: the new £1 million UK postcodes
We look at some of the priciest parts of the UK, where properties are selling for £1 million or more
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Larger homes drive house price growth – Halifax
The average cost of a house in Britain is more than £10,000 higher than last year, according to the latest house price index
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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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Revealed: the most expensive postcodes in the UK
Areas in London dominate the list of the UK’s most prestigious postcodes. Do you live in one?
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Santander to close 95 branches across the UK putting 750 jobs at risk – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 349 in the latest blow to high street banking. We look at a full list of 95 bank branches affected by today’s announcement.
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ONS reshuffles the inflation basket of goods – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
VR headsets and yoga mats are in, gammon is out. Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
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Revealed: the cheapest day to buy car insurance
Car insurance costs are dropping after a huge rise last year. But you could drive them down even further by doing an extra bit of planning. We reveal the cheapest day to buy car insurance
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Rightmove: Asking prices up again in March as buyers undeterred by looming stamp duty hikes
Average asking prices are up by 1.1% month-on-month and have sustained a 1% growth year-on-year
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Water bills are set to rise by as much as 47% next month - how much more will you pay from 1 April?
Billpayers in England could be as much as £225 worse off after water bills rise in April
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Is your job title increasing your car insurance costs?
When it comes to the cost of your car insurance, job titles matter. We reveal the ones that could potentially add hundreds to the cost of your policy
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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most popular stock market indices and has almost tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500, and which companies does it contain?
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Barclays to pay millions in compensation after IT outage chaos
Barclays intends to compensate customers after an IT outage caused payment problems for three days
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Defence stocks rise as Starmer says UK is at a “crossroads in history” on national security
Defence stocks are rising after European leaders met on Sunday to discuss their support for Ukraine. It followed Zelenskyy and Trump’s disastrous White House meeting. Should you invest in defence?
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Average net worth in the UK by age — how does your wealth compare?
We look at what the average net worth is in the UK, and help you work out where your wealth stands in comparison to peers.
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Blow for Premium Bonds savers as NS&I announces interest rate changes
NS&I has announced changes to a number of its savings products including Premium Bonds today. We explain what it means for savers.
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First-time buyer market rebounds as interest rates ease and mortgage affordability improves
The average first-time buyer is now 33, and will spend an average of £311,034 on their first property
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Top 20 UK areas where house prices have ballooned in last 25 years
Some parts of the UK have seen house prices grow by 652% since the turn of the millennium
