Henry Sandercock
Henry Sandercock has spent more than eight years as a journalist covering a wide variety of beats. Having studied for an MA in journalism at the University of Kent, he started his career in the garden of England as a reporter for local TV channel KMTV.
Henry then worked at the BBC for three years as a radio producer - mostly on BBC Radio 2 with Jeremy Vine, but also on major BBC Radio 4 programmes like The World at One, PM and Broadcasting House. Switching to print media, he covered fresh foods for respected magazine The Grocer for two years.
After moving to NationalWorld.com - a national news site run by the publisher of The Scotsman and Yorkshire Post - Henry began reporting on the cost of living crisis, becoming the title’s money editor in early 2023. He covered everything from the energy crisis to scams, and inflation. He also has bylines in MoneyWeek.
Latest articles by Henry Sandercock
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What is the state pension triple lock?
Explainer The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. But what is the triple lock - and what does its future hold?
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
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How to complain about your financial services provider
News The Financial Ombudsman Service has seen a surge in complaints. Here is how to complain if you are unhappy with a financial product or service.
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EPC rating standards for private landlords set for major overhaul amid ‘biggest ever’ energy efficiency push
News The government wants landlords to achieve an EPC rating of at least C in private rented homes. The policy revives plans previously put forward by the Conservatives.
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Zoopla expects house prices to remain ‘subdued’ despite surge in buyer demand
News Zoopla’s latest house price index showed a fall in mortgage rates had boosted property market confidence. But a rise in supply has kept house price inflation in check.
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How much do solar panels cost in the UK - and are they worth installing?
Advice Solar panels are set to be at the forefront of the government’s plans to make the UK economy greener. But are they cost effective?
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Ofcom reforms data roaming charges rules for UK holidaymakers
News Data roaming charges have hit many UK tourists heading to Europe since Brexit, with Ofcom seeking to make mobile network policies clearer to consumers.
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Energy meter reading day: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap changes
Advice Energy meter reading day takes place every three months. Here's how to take a gas and electricity reading as energy prices rise 10%.
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Winter Fuel Payment cut to hit ‘1.5 million’ pensioners - what support does your energy supplier offer?
Advice The Winter Fuel Payment is being scrapped for most pensioners this year. But you may be able to access extra support from your energy supplier. Here’s what’s on offer.
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The Co-operative Bank launches bank account switch deal – how to get up to £150
The ethical provider’s bank switch deal offers an initial £75, with a further £25 coming each month for three months if certain criteria are met.
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TSB did not breach 'mortgage prisoner' contracts, judge rules
News The preliminary ruling could undermine a class action being brought by 'mortgage prisoners', who claim they have been unfairly tied in to high interest rates.
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Nationwide launches £175 bank switch offer plus extra perks - how can you get the switching bonus?
News Nationwide’s new bank switch offer has come alongside a revamp of its Flex current account range, with a new cashback deal and an interest-free buffer on overdrafts. Here’s how to get the £175 switching bonus.
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Which? urges FCA to launch home insurance crackdown amid soaring cost of premiums
News The consumer website wants to see home insurance providers’ customer service failings punished by the financial watchdog.
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How did the August interest rate cut affect savings and mortgages?
Analysts at Moneyfacts have analysed the impact the last Bank of England interest rate cut had on personal finances. Here’s what they found.
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10 most expensive places to rent outside of London revealed by Rightmove
News Rightmove’s list is dominated by regions in the south of England. It comes as the cost of homes to rent has soared over the last five years amid inflation and an imbalance between supply and demand.
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Calls for housing market ‘Budget boost’ as official data reveals summer setback
News Housing market experts have urged the government to incentivise more activity in October’s Budget, after house prices fell slightly in July.
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Ofcom fibre broadband reforms to force providers to be ‘clearer’ about internet connection types
News Providers currently use ‘fibre broadband’ as a catch-all term. But Ofcom wants them to give consumers greater clarity on whether they will get full-fibre or a partial connection.
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Gap in rents between north and south England ‘smallest on record’, letting agent finds
News Rents in the north of England have surged by almost half since Covid, Hamptons found. But the increase in the south was just 34% over the same period.
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I wish I knew what a drawdown was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Advice Pension drawdown is a way of taking cash out of your pension pot and funding your lifestyle in retirement. But how does it work?
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Workplace pension schemes: how do defined benefit schemes differ from defined contribution ones?
Explainer UK workplace pension schemes come in two forms: defined benefit and defined contribution. But what's the difference between them?
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Big houses ‘driving the housing market’ as sellers ‘seek to beat Budget tax rises’, Rightmove data suggests
News The number of big houses being listed on the property website has gone up by a double-digit percentage across most regions of Great Britain.
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Digital assets ‘at risk of being lost’ due to lack of planning for death, Which? poll finds
News The consumer watchdog has issued a warning about digital assets after a survey found the majority of people have not drawn up instructions for how to access them after their death.
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Action Fraud issues pension scams warning as fraudsters steal ‘£50k a day’
News Figures from the UK’s leading anti-fraud agency suggest pension scams have been on the increase since the cost of living crisis. Here’s how to keep your nest egg safe.
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Career ‘pension gaps’ could reduce average worker’s retirement pot by six-figure sums, new report finds
News The report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has shown key career decisions, like opting out of an employer’s auto-enrolment scheme, could significantly reduce final pension pots.
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