
Daniel Hilton
Daniel is a digital journalist at Moneyweek and enjoys writing about personal finance, economics, and politics. He previously worked at The Economist in their Audience team.
Daniel studied History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and specialised in the history of political thought. In his free time, he likes reading, listening to music, and cooking overambitious meals.
Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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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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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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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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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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?
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Is NS&I safe?
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its Premium Bonds and savings products. But how safe is it?
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Waspi women targeted in fake compensation scam
The Waspi campaign has warned of a steep rise in fraudulent websites which claim compensation is available for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes
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Fiscal drag could cost millions of earners thousands – what is it, and how can I protect my money?
Videos The government froze tax thresholds, which will drag employees into higher tax bands as wages rise with inflation. We explain what fiscal drag is, and how to avoid it.
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Premium Bonds hotspots: The UK counties with the best chances of winning
Millions of people across the UK hold money in Premium Bonds, but are you more likely to win if you live in a certain part of the country?
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Lloyds axes foreign currency fees for ‘Club Lloyds’ subscription customers
Club Lloyds customers will be able to withdraw their money abroad without incurring any extra fees.
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Why you should review your cash ISA now
The new tax year provides the perfect opportunity to take stock of your cash ISA savings, and make sure your money is working as hard as it can.
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NS&I launches 4% British Savings Bonds
NS&I has launched new issues of British Savings Bonds with better interest rates - but are the rates good enough compared to other products?
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Barclays begins paying up to £100 compensation to customers after banking outage
Barclays will pay up to £7.5 million in compensation to customers after its banking services were disrupted by an IT outage
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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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