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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£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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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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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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Ovo Energy takes on Octopus with EV Charge app
Ovo Energy's new EV charging app will offer users payment plans that will allow them to access discounts on using public chargers.
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ONS: house prices fall amid mortgage uncertainty
House prices remained down against the year in January, new Office for National Statistics analysis of HM Land Registry data has found.
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MoneyWeek UK banknotes campaign calls on Bank of England to feature more women on our money
With a current ratio of three women to 16 men since 1970, is it time the Bank changed how historical figures are selected? MoneyWeek has today launched its Noteworthy Figures campaign ahead of International Women Day, calling on the Bank of England to feature more women on the back of UK banknotes
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Spring Budget 2024: government to pursue ‘pot for life’ pensions reform
In his Spring Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said he wanted employees to be able to ‘take their pension pots with them’ when they change jobs.
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UK state pension could hit £13,000 ‘in next five years’
The state pension triple lock could add more than £1,500 to the state support if it’s continued beyond the next general election by the next government.
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What is a recession? UK impact explained
Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
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How likely are Spring Budget tax cuts? What the economists say
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce some tax cuts in the Spring Budget. But analysts warn they may come at a price for the UK
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Retailer price inflation falls to near-2 year low, new figures show
A fall in supermarket inflation led the way, with fresh food price hikes dropping significantly since January.
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Holiday scams warning: £12.3m stolen by fraudsters
Action Fraud has revealed thousands of people were hit by holiday scams in 2023. Here's how to protect yourself from fraud.
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ONS: UK wage growth still outstripping inflation
The latest Office for National Statistics data shows wage growth remains high amid an uptick in the redundancy rate as the UK teeters on the brink of a technical recession.
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