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. You will now find him writing for MoneyWeek. Away from work, Henry lives in Edinburgh with his partner and their whippet Whisper.
Latest articles by Henry Sandercock
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Mortgage overpayment calculator: pay off your home loan early?
Our mortgage overpayment calculator can help you to see how much overpayments can reduce your mortgage balance.
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Will UK house prices fall? Latest property market predictions explained
House prices have struggled as buyers battle record mortgage rates and inflation eating into their deposits. But will they continue to fall over the course of 2024?
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General election 2024: who’s in the Labour cabinet?
A new Labour cabinet has been appointed by Keir Starmer after his party won the general election. Here’s the latest on who’s in it
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General election 2024 timings: key dates for King’s Speech and next Budget
The 2024 general election has returned a Labour government. But when do we find out what Sir Keir Starmer's administration will do in power?
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What does the Labour election win mean for your money? Key manifesto points after landslide
News The Labour election win was not as large as some polls had predicted. But the new government’s majority will mean it can enact significant changes.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
Energy Competitive fixed energy tariffs have been few and far between since 2021. But with the Ofgem energy price cap set to rise this autumn, is now the time to switch?
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap - and what does it mean for your bills?
News The latest Ofgem energy price cap means energy bills are now at their lowest level since the start of the cost of living crisis. But what exactly is the cap?
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How to vote at the 2024 general election
In this piece, we explain how to vote on polling day. We also explain how to register to vote and apply for a postal vote at future UK elections.
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ONS house prices tool shows property activity in your area
The Office for National Statistics updates its house prices tool each month to reflect changes in the Land Registry House Price Index and renting data.
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Are UK energy prices going down in 2024?
Energy prices have fallen again this month with the new Ofgem energy price cap coming into effect. But what will happen to gas and electricity bills later in 2024?
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The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
Advice With gas and electricity prices expected to rise later in 2024, smart meters could help you to keep tabs on your usage. We've compared them to regular meters.
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Barclays bank caps in-branch cash deposits for personal banking customers
News Barclays said the new cash deposit limit was part of a bid to clamp down on financial crimes, like money laundering. But will it affect you?
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Top investment funds, trusts, and equities to invest in - June 2024
Tips Tech stocks are continuing to be a hit among investors, with the top investment funds, trusts and equities rankings for June 2024 dominated by excitement around AI.
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Retail price inflation slows to ‘lowest level since 2021’, British Retail Consortium finds
News Retail price inflation was almost flat in June, with prices falling in non-food categories. The BRC said retailer investment in supply chains was to thank for the improved figures.
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What would a Labour supermajority mean for capital markets?
The Conservative Party has warned that a Labour supermajority would be bad for democracy. But what impact could a big win for Keir Starmer have on the markets?
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Conservative manifesto state pension plan: what is the triple lock plus? Rishi Sunak policy explained
Explainer The triple lock plus policy has been touted by Rishi Sunak as a tax cut for pensioners. But experts say it could still lead to retirees paying tax, and push the state pension age up.
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SNP manifesto 2024: what money policies did John Swinney announce?
The SNP manifesto has been launched in Scotland, and makes several key commitments, including a pledge to end austerity and a commitment to rejoin the EU.
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ONS House Prices Index: property market ‘resilient’ despite high mortgage rates
News The latest HPI from the Office for National Statistics showed house prices remained stable month-on-month, although some parts of the UK saw a big drop in value.
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RPI vs CPI inflation: what’s the difference between the ONS measures?
Explainer The Office for National Statistics calculates two measures: RPI and CPI inflation. Both tell us different things about the rate of price rises in the UK.
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Reform UK manifesto: what money pledges are in Nigel Farage’s 'Contract'?
The Reform UK manifesto - which has been called a 'contract' by Nigel Farage - includes tax cuts, Bank of England reform and immigration policies.
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Magnificent Seven stocks: how much of your pension is invested in top tech shares?
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ is made up of market-leading companies, such as Amazon, Nvidia and Tesla. Recent research shows these firms now play a big part in our pension pots.
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Labour pledges to open 'at least' 350 banking hubs over next Parliament
News The Labour Party claims it will ‘bring banking back to the high street’ if it forms the next government after the 2024 general election.
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What does the Labour manifesto say about property? Key 2024 general election pledges
News The Labour manifesto has made several promises around rental reforms, the leasehold system and housing market support. Here’s what a Keir Starmer government means for property.
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Rightmove: for sale prices ‘unaffected’ by general election, but some sellers ‘delaying plans’
Rightmove for sale prices remained flat between May and June. But the number of houses for sale fell in the fortnight after Rishi Sunak called the election.
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