Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Reeves delays cash ISA reform, but savers are not out of the woods yet
The chancellor has reportedly delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, which were set to be announced at Mansion House on 15 July, and will take more time to consult with the industry
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Most common ways that home insurance doesn't pay out: how to protect yourself
In a time of crisis, you want to be certain that your insurance policy will pay out. But there are five common ways that home insurance can be invalidated. We look at each, and examine how to ensure sure you’re protected.
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Reducing cash ISA limit will make lending difficult and expensive, warn providers
An open letter from the Building Societies Association has urged the chancellor to keep the cash ISA limit at £20,000. We look at whether a smaller cash ISA allowance will make it harder to get a mortgage or loan
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Revolut launches its first stocks and shares ISA with BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs
A year after getting its UK banking licence, Revolut is now launching its first stocks and shares ISA with a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from BlackRock and Vanguard.
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Halifax: House prices were static in June, but first-time buyers return
The average cost of a home grew by just £117 over the past month, Halifax says. Will the property market continue to be resilient?
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Do I pay tax on Crypto? New HMRC rules to clampdown on tax evading ‘crypto bros’
New rules are set to help the taxman unmask those attempting to avoid tax on their cryptocurrency profits.
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High earners underestimate how much they need to retire comfortably
High net worth individuals grossly misjudge how much money they need for a comfortable retirement, new data shows, with many not saving enough.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on 7 savings products – full list of changes
The cut means NS&I’s savings bonds are far less competitive than other fixed term bonds on the market. We look at what’s changed.
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Premium Bonds winners: Who won July’s £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has announced some details about the winners in July’s Premium Bonds prize draw. Who won the jackpot, and how can you find out if you got lucky this month?
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Zoopla: House prices slows to 1.4% in May as rate of sales at four year high
The average UK property now costs £268,400, Zoopla says, but some areas of the country are experiencing much higher price growth than others.
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Marcus boosts interest rates to provide top deals on savings
Marcus by Goldman Sachs has increased its one-year fixed rate savings account, making it the top deal on the market. Are you eligible?
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420,000 more pensioners to be dragged into paying income tax – how does tax on the state pension work?
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners will need to pay tax on their pension income at the end of this tax year, new HMRC data shows. We look at how taxation on the state pension works.
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The best cities to live in for quality of life, salary and rent
The best city to live in is difficult to determine, but using myriad measurements it looks like it is certainly not London or New York. We find out what it is.
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Will petrol prices rise this year?
Petrol has been relatively cheap in the UK so far in 2025, hitting a four-year low in May. But with conflict in the Middle East making the price of oil more volatile, will petrol become more expensive?
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NS&I cuts Premium Bonds prize fund rate – what does it mean for savers?
NS&I will pay out less money in the Premium Bonds prize draw when the cut comes into effect
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Council tax payment system to be shaken up – what do changes mean for you?
The government plans to make council tax debt collection less aggressive and split bills over 12 months by default
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The five insurance policies you should have
Some insurance cover will be more important than others. We look at five insurance policies you may need to have to make sure you aren’t caught out in an emergency
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The most underrated places to buy a home in the UK
House prices tend to be sky-high in some of the most desirable parts of the UK. We look at ten underrated areas which boast great amenities without an outsized price tag.
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HMRC raises £1.5 billion from special investigations into the wealthy in 2023/24 – how can you protect yourself?
The taxman more than doubled the amount it raised from investigations into wealthy individuals year-on-year. How can you make sure you’re not caught out?
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What did Rachel Reeves announce in the Spending Review?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced budget increases for some departments, including a £29 billion annual injection for the NHS, but others will see cuts. What was announced in the Labour Spending Review, and what does it mean for your money?
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Nine million pensioners to get Winter Fuel Payments as Reeves changes eligibility rules
Rachel Reeves has announced the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will change this winter, after the chancellor controversially means-tested the scheme in 2024. Who will qualify?
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UK house prices dipped in May – which regions saw highest annual property price growth?
House prices dropped by 0.4% in May as the market readjusted following a rush to finish transactions before April’s stamp duty deadline.
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Will Poland’s new president stifle its stock market’s winning streak?
Poland’s stock market has outperformed many of its European peers, but with a newly-elected populist President at odds with a Liberal government, what lies ahead?
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How long does it take to win a Premium Bonds prize?
It could take much longer than you think to win something in the Premium Bonds prize draw
