Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Chase cuts rate on easy-access saver again – is it still a best-buy account?
The Chase easy-access account is a favourite with savers and used to offer one of the best rates on the market. How does it stack up after cutting rates this week?
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UK GDP: Economy returns to growth in August
The economy grew by 0.2% in August, according to the latest UK GDP figures. Will it influence the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision?
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Do you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment if you live abroad?
The Winter Fuel Payment will be means tested for expats living in Europe, in line with the new rules impacting those in the UK. But a quirk in the system means not all countries are eligible.
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What does a Labour government mean for your pension?
Pensions have been a hot topic since Labour’s general election win, with the government promising a “big bang of reforms to unlock growth”. Will further measures be announced in the Budget?
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Will the Autumn Budget impact investment markets?
Keir Starmer has warned the Autumn Budget will be “painful”. Will it impact investment markets and should you tweak your portfolio before 30 October?
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Should you invest in Tesla?
The past 12 months have been patchy for the e-vehicle manufacturer. Should you buy, sell or hold onto your Tesla stock?
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RICS: Estate agents say house prices are up for first time in two years
Estate agents say UK house prices are rising, as buyers and sellers gradually return to the market. But the picture is less positive for renters as buy-to-let landlords sell up
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FTSE 100 dividends: where to find the best yields for UK equities
FTSE 100 dividend forecasts have plateaued but investors can still find good yields in UK equities with payments expected to reach £78.6bn in 2024
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Private school fees: are you ready for the VAT hike in January?
Private school fees could soar this January after Labour confirmed plans to apply 20% VAT and remove business rates relief
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Will Labour change the rules on pension tax relief?
Pension tax relief costs the government almost £50 billion a year – but new reports suggest cuts are off the table at the upcoming Budget
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Investors pull money from UK equities as government warns of “painful” Budget
The government’s post-election honeymoon period has been short-lived, and investors are shying away from UK equities as a result
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time in over four years on 1 August, but held the base rate steady in September. Will rates fall further this year?
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Banks given additional 72 hours to investigate suspicious payments
New rules will allow banks to pause suspicious payments for longer, giving them time to investigate cases of potential fraud
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What financial support can you get if you are suffering with long-term illness?
Health is wealth and more important than any material riches. But too often, long-term illness brings financial worries of its own. What financial support can you get if you are ill?
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Best funds to add to your ISA or SIPP before the Budget
With Labour expected to increase taxes, ISAs and SIPPs could be a great way to protect yourself from CGT hikes. We look at the best funds to buy now
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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
Share Tips We look at the top funds, stocks and trusts where investors have been putting their money over the past month. Are oil and mining stocks in and tech funds out?
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5 steps to shield your money from the taxman before the Budget
Experts have warned Labour is planning a tax raid in its upcoming Budget. We share five steps to shield your money from the taxman
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How do you file a tax return and when is the best time to do it?
The tax return deadline won’t hit until 31 October (paper) or 31 January (online), but you only have four days left to register with HMRC if you haven’t filed one before
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Shop prices drop at fastest rate in over three years
Shop prices are falling overall but the cost-of-living crisis is not yet over as households navigate price rises in other areas
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills due to creep up next month, we look at who will get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 5% at its September meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and will interest rates continue to fall?
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Labour will deliver its first Budget in over 14 years next month and Keir Starmer has warned it will be “painful”. For those too embarrassed to ask: what is the Budget and what time is it announced?
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to soar, up 9% before Budget
Inheritance tax receipts are up 9% on a year ago, the latest data covering April-August shows. Will the tax appear in Reeves’s Budget?
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5%
The decision was widely expected, after the Bank of England warned interest rates would have to “remain restrictive for sufficiently long”
