Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
