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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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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Calculate the stamp duty on your house sale: how much of a UK sold house price is taxed?
The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on which band the house price you’re paying falls into. Here's how the tax works.
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‘Financial strain’ forcing landlords out of buy-to-let sector, industry warns
News New figures from Rightmove suggest the buy-to-let sector is becoming less attractive to investors, with a record number of previously-rented homes being listed for sale.
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Payments regulator slashes maximum fraud compensation limit
News The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has said it will scale back mandatory fraud compensation despite a surge in APP scams.
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UK pension auto-enrolment contributions rise 'could add more than £200k' to retirement pots
News Standard Life analysis has found the average UK pension could grow significantly if legal minimum defined contributions were upped to 12%.
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What is the Freedom to Buy scheme? UK Labour Party’s mortgage plans explained
Explainer The Labour Party announced the Freedom to Buy scheme during the 2024 general election campaign. Here’s what we know so far about the housing policy.
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House prices suffer unexpected August ‘hiccup’, Nationwide HPI finds
News There was a minor reversal in house prices in August, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
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Energy price cap hike coming amid ‘volatile’ wholesale market
News The Ofgem energy price cap will rise in October, with experts blaming geopolitical tensions for the change. Here's what it means for your gas and electricity bills.
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Does bank switching affect your credit score? UK credit ratings explained
Switching accounts is getting more popular but can bank switching affect your credit score? We look at the pros and cons.
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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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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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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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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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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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