Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27Frozen 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 accountsNS&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 to take an energy meter reading as Ofgem energy price cap risesMeter 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 wealthThe 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 systemsFailings 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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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 worriesThe 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 coinsThe 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.
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Electric vehicle drivers to be charged new per mile taxElectric vehicle drivers will be forced to pay a 3p per mile tax, as taxation will be brought closer in line with petrol and diesel cars
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Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget: what was announced?Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a slew of tax hikes and new measures in her second Autumn Budget. We look at what she said, and how it will affect you.
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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 billsRumours 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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Nationwide promises to protect all its branches from closures until at least 2030The 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 poundsOne of the best ways to build long-term wealth is by investing. We look at how you can start... and get a free share while you’re at it.
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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 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.
