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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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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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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Labour manifesto 2024: Keir Starmer's money policies
News The Labour manifesto has been launched in Manchester. Here's how its general election policies could affect your tax, savings and pensions.
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Rishi Sunak’s ‘£2,000 Labour tax policies’ claim 'misled voters', official stats body suggests
Explainer The Conservative Party leader has made the Labour tax claim several times on the general election campaign trail. Here's why the numbers don't add up - at least right now.
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Green Party manifesto 2024: key personal finance general election policies
A Green Party government would introduce a wealth tax, increase National Insurance Contributions for high earners, and move towards a universal basic income.
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Conservative manifesto 2024: what money policies are in it?
National Insurance will be cut again if Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party wins the general election. We look at what else is in their 2024 manifesto.
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What will 2024 general election mean for UK house prices?
UK house prices have been seeing a spring bounce. But has Rishi Sunak’s snap election changed the property market’s outlook?
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Lib Dem manifesto 2024: what money policies have Sir Ed Davey's party pledged for general election?
Sir Ed Davey has centred the Lib Dem manifesto around the NHS and social care. The party also wants to overhaul capital gains tax.
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What’s happening to the NatWest share sell-off? Impact of general election 2024 explained
The UK government has held shares in NatWest Group since the 2008 Financial Crisis. But a plan to sell off a large chunk of them appears to have been delayed.
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UK house prices remained flat in May, Halifax finds
News Average house prices fell 0.1% month-on-month, meaning they have remained relatively static for three consecutive months on the Halifax HPI.
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Labour unveils 'Freedom to Buy' pledge to get young people on housing ladder
News Freedom to Buy will get 80,000 young people onto the housing ladder by the next general election, Keir Starmer's party has claimed
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When can we expect a UK Shein IPO? Likely London Stock Exchange listing date
Explainer A Shein IPO is expected to be the UK listing event of the year. Here’s when the online fashion retailer could come to London.
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Jeremy Hunt: ‘income tax thresholds to remain frozen if Conservative Party wins general election’
News The Chancellor said income tax thresholds will be kept as they are until 2028. It could mean millions of workers will be dragged into higher tax bands.
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General election 2024: what do banks want to see the next government do?
News UK Finance, which represents the UK banking sector, has published its general election wish list. It includes ideas for how to improve personal finance and crack down on fraud.
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NatWest online banking and mobile app 'running again' after outage
Breaking NatWest's online banking and mobile app went down this morning, affecting as many as 10 million users.
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UK inflation rate ‘back to normal’ in shops BRC says amid retail discounts drive
News The UK inflation rate for stores is now at its lowest level since November 2021, the British Retail Consortium has said. But food prices have been continuing to climb.
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General election likely to 'delay’ Waspi state pension compensation, former pensions minister warns
Exclusive Waspi campaigners had been hoping to hear from the government this summer. But Rishi Sunak’s snap general election could mean there’s a significant delay, according to ex-DWP minister Steve Webb.
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Ofgem energy price cap to give UK households summer cost of living boost
News The Ofgem energy price cap will fall again from July. Here's what it means for your gas and electricity bills.
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ONS: London property market stalls despite UK house price spring bounce
News Average house prices in the capital fell below £500,000 in March 2024. But growth became stronger in Scotland and Yorkshire.
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