Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Average UK house price reaches £300,000 for first time, Halifax says
While the average house price has topped £300k, regional disparities still remain, Halifax finds.
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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are in the wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and how to challenge it.
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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. How exactly does the scheme work and who is eligible?
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UK dividends rose in final quarter of 2025, but share buybacks ate into investor payouts
Last year saw dividend growth continue to fall below pre-pandemic averages, against a backdrop of increasing share buybacks.
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Lifetime ISA reform: Retirement option could be scrapped in overhaul
A consultation on a product replacing the Lifetime ISA is set to be launched this year, and the option to use it to save for retirement is expected to be axed in the shake-up
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The UK areas which saw biggest jump in asking prices in 2025 – is yours on the list?
We look at the UK areas where asking prices rose the most last year.
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'I can't afford to pay my tax bill, what help can I get from HMRC?'
Ahead of the self-assessment tax return deadline, we explain what happens if you can't afford to pay HMRC your tax bill.
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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 you need to know about
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Revealed: The best UK regions for buy-to-let landlords
Buy-to-lets have become increasingly unattractive in recent years, but there are still some areas where landlords can realise high rental yields. We look at the UK’s buy-to-let hotspots.
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27
Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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Cold Weather Payments triggered in hundreds of postcodes as Storm Goretti hits the UK: who can get it and when?
Millions of people could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments during the winter. We explain who qualifies and how to check if a payment is due
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What do falling interest rates mean for you?
You may think that only businesses and politicians should pay attention to choices made by the Bank of England, but its interest rates decisions also have an impact on your personal finances. We explain how.
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Should you invest in copper?
A critical metal in electronics and the energy transition, copper is often viewed as a bellwether for the global economy. How can investors gain exposure to changing copper prices?
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NS&I cuts interest rates on 8 savings accounts
NS&I will now offer less attractive interest rates for customers wishing to lock their savings away to grow for one, two, three or five years.
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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 how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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How to take an energy meter reading as Ofgem energy price cap rises
Meter reading day falls every three months when the new energy price cap kicks in. Here's why you may want to take a reading on 1 January ahead of the price cap rise
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Are you being haunted by the ghost of Christmas past? How festive cutbacks could boost your long-term wealth
The average family spends around £1,000 over the Christmas season. Here’s how much you could have gained if you had invested some of the money instead.
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Nationwide fined £44 million over “inadequate” anti-money laundering systems
Failings in Nationwide’s financial crime processes between October 2016 to July 2021 meant one criminal was able to deposit £26 million from fraudulent Covid furlough payments in just eight days.
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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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Car tax rules are changing: what are the new vehicle excise duty rates?
The rules around vehicle excise duty changed in April and further reforms were introduced in the 2025 Autumn Budget. What are they, and how are they going to affect you?
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New electric car grant worth up to £3,750 expanded and extended until 2030 – how does it work?
Four new electric car models will become cheaper after the UK’s electric car grant was expanded. Here’s how the grant works and who can get it.
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Nationwide: House price growth slows but market remained resilient despite Budget worries
The average price of a house in the UK was £272,998 in November, as annual house price growth slowed to just 1.8%, Nationwide said.
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What to do with old £1 coins
The old one pound coin was demonetised in 2017, but there are still millions out there in the UK. Here’s what to do if you find an old £1.
