Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Live: Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England voted to hold UK interest rates at their current level of 4.5% in March, as widely anticipated, after inflation rose to 3% in January
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.5% at its March meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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Benefit reforms: Labour overhauls “worst of all worlds” welfare system
The government outlined a series of reforms to the health-related benefits system on Tuesday afternoon, aimed at saving £5 billion by 2030
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
An interest rate cut on 20 March looks unlikely, but economists are still expecting further cuts this year. How far will the base rate fall in 2025?
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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
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Dividend heroes: the investment trusts that have increased their dividends for 20+ years
Investment trusts can be a good option for income-focused investors – but which trusts have consistently increased their dividends over the past 20 years?
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When is the “Bed & ISA” deadline? Cut-off dates for major investment platforms
The “Bed & ISA” deadline varies from provider to provider. We share a round-up of the key dates across major investment platforms
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
When your boiler breaks or your car won’t start, you can find yourself paying a hefty bill. How much should you have in emergency savings to cover unexpected costs?
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
The property market often enjoys a spring boost, but this time could be different. Is now a good time to sell a house?
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New Chase bonus deal takes savings rate to 4.75% – is it worth it?
Chase’s latest savings deal propels it into first place in the best-buy tables, but there are some pitfalls to look out for
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UK GDP: Economy went into reverse in January
The economy unexpectedly shrank in January, with UK GDP falling by 0.1%
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Trump’s trade war: EU threatened with 200% alcohol tariffs
Donald Trump has threatened the EU with alcohol tariffs after it announced a string of countermeasures against the US earlier this week. What do the latest tariff announcements mean for markets and the economy?
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 9.99% – how much more will you pay this year?
Some households will see a council tax increase of almost 10% this year, after the government allowed several local authorities to bypass the cap. We reveal the councils slapping on the extra costs
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Should you invest in Tesla?
Tesla’s share price has tumbled around 48% from its all-time high in December. Should you buy the dip or steer clear?
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Where to invest as interest rates fall
We highlight four areas investors could consider as interest rates continue to fall. Should you be bullish or defensive?
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April price hikes – which household bills are going up this spring?
Households will be hit with a series of bill increases from April across everything from council tax to energy. How big are the hikes and are there ways to save money?
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves explained
House prices have risen so far this year ahead of April’s stamp duty deadline, but we could see a slowdown in the market after the changes kick in. Will house prices rise or fall in 2025?
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Halifax: House prices dip in February but will continue to rise
House prices dipped by 0.1% in February as the window to beat stamp duty changes narrowed, but a supply-demand imbalance could push prices higher this year overall
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Investors pull more money from UK equities – but is a turnaround on the horizon?
UK equity funds saw outflows of £1.7bn in January – the worst in eight months – but stock market performance has been good. Will investors turn positive?
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How to save £1,000s by consolidating your investment and ISA accounts
Consolidating your investment accounts, including stocks and shares ISAs, could slash your platform fees by thousands
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UK smaller companies labelled the “most unloved stocks in the world” – should you invest?
UK small caps could offer enticing opportunities for contrarian investors looking to bag a valuation discount. Should you invest?
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5 ways to close the gender pension gap
Women could face a gender pension gap of more than £85,000 by the time they reach retirement age, but it starts from the very moment they enter the workplace. Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), we look at five steps to help boost your pension.
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How to gift Premium Bonds
Could Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
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How do Premium Bonds work?
This popular savings product from NS&I operates differently to a typical account. We look at how Premium Bonds work.
