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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Could a rise in US interest rates hike the Bank of England base rate?
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned US interest rates could rise due to inflation. But what impact could this have on the Bank of England’s decision-making?
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Ofgem energy price cap: how to take a gas and electricity meter reading
Advice Households with non-smart meters should take meter readings at least once a month to ensure they pay what they should with their energy bills.
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The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
Advice Smart meters can help you keep tabs on your energy usage. We've compared them to regular meters.
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Financial Conduct Authority: cost of living crisis hits savings and investments of 28m people
News The cost of living crisis has forced UK adults to either stop, cut back on, or raid their savings and investments, research by the City watchdog has discovered.
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FCA urged to crack down on UK car insurance claim valuation ‘lowballing’
Which? has called on the financial regulator to ‘toughen up’ its car insurance consumer protections after it found drivers were ‘dissatisfied’ with write-off valuations
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Halifax house price index paints 'pessimistic' picture amid high mortgage rates
House prices have fallen on a monthly basis for the first time in six months, according to Halifax. Are property values set to drop again?
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UK new tax year start: full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean explained
With a new UK tax year now only hours away, you may be wondering what your tax codes mean.
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Financial Ombudsman Service: cost of living crisis set to drive more complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has predicted an uptick in complaints over the next 12 months due to 'everyday financial concerns'.
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Construction of new build homes on a par with 2008 recession, ‘gloomy’ official data shows
The number of new build homes being produced fell by half in 2023, new official figures show. It has prompted warnings about the health of the housing market.
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Tech stocks - are the 'Magnificent 7' stocks worth investing in?
The grouping of major tech stocks, including Apple and Meta, delivered huge gains in 2023. But how should you approach investing in the sector in 2024?
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£2.6bn lost to investment scams between 2020 and 2023, Pensions Management Institute finds
Investment scammers stole an average of £13m a week over the four-year period, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
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Nationwide reveals ‘subdued’ housing market despite strongest growth since mini-Budget
The first three months of 2024 have seen the strongest house price inflation since Liz Truss was prime minister. But mortgage rates appear to have stalled growth.
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Shop price inflation falls to lowest level ‘since cost of living crisis began’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) measure of shop price inflation shows consumer prices fell last month compared to February.
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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 have fallen 12%. But what is the cap and what does it mean for you?
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Ofgem energy price cap falls 12.3% - what it means for your energy bills
The new Ofgem energy price cap rate means energy bills have dropped by an average of £20 a month. But prices remain well-above pre-Covid levels.
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Cost of living: how much will my water bills, council tax and broadband go up in April 2024?
The cost of living is rising again this spring, as several household bills are set for significant above-inflation increases.
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How valuable is my no claims bonus - and should I protect my no claims discount?
Your no claims bonus is likely to be more valuable than ever, given car insurance premiums have risen by more than a third over the past year.
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ONS launches new house prices tool showing property activity in your area
The Office for National Statistics will update its house prices tool each month to reflect changes in its House Price Index and renting data.
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UK recession: How to protect your portfolio
As the UK recession is confirmed, we look at ways to protect your wealth.
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Zoopla: housing market recovery continuing amid brighter 2024 outlook
The Zoopla House Price Index has found sellers are still accepting five-figure discounts on their properties. But house price inflation is improving.
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Halifax: cheaper to rent first-time buyer houses than own them in ‘most parts’ of UK
Halifax’s data showed rent came in cheaper than monthly mortgage costs everywhere except the South West, London and Scotland.
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FCA targets finfluencers with new social media guidance
So-called finfluencers have been warned by the UK financial watchdog that they could face prosecution if they fail to follow new rules.
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Ofgem launches consultation on future of energy price cap amid UK net zero push
The Ofgem energy price cap could be adapted to better reflect renewable energy consumption habits and greener tariffs, like time of use deals.
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UK tax year end: five things high net worth investors need to do now to protect their wealth
You still have time to take advantage of 2023/24 UK tax year reliefs, through things like SIPPs and EIS funds. But time is running out.
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