Latest articles by Katie Williams
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
House prices are falling at record levels thanks to tax changes, but property analysts claim the market looks resilient overall
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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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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
Where have investors been putting their money over the past month? We look at the bestselling funds, stocks and trusts among DIY investors
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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.
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Government confirms £2.5bn U-turn on PIP and Universal Credit – what does it mean for Reeves?
A major rebellion has forced the government to slash its proposed benefit reforms, cutting the annual savings in half
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Will “Liberation Day” strike again?
Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end on 9 July. Can we expect further market turmoil?
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MPs warn over Lifetime ISAs which could leave savers out of pocket
The Treasury Committee has highlighted confusion around the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge, which risks consumers losing “a significant part of their savings”
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The £40k cost of starting your pension five years late – and how to fix it
Savers who postponed their pension saving by five years when they first started working could be £40k worse off in retirement. Can you fix the errors of your youth?
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
The chancellor has previously refused to rule out tax hikes this autumn. Which areas are left to target?
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What are safe-haven assets and should you invest in them?
Investors often look to safe-haven assets like gold in times of market turmoil, but do they live up to the name?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Most economists expect at least one more interest rate cut this year as the labour market slows, but could geopolitical tensions change the outlook?
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Bargain bling: invest in luxury stocks while they are out of style?
Although sellers of luxury goods are more insulated than many industries, economic headwinds have been holding them back too. Is now a good time to pick up a bargain?
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Is the London Stock Exchange in peril?
More than 150 companies have left the London Stock Exchange or moved their primary listing since the start of 2024. What does it mean for investors and the economy?
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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UK interest rates held at 4.25%
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at their current level by a 6-3 majority at its June meeting
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How high earners could boost their pension by thousands and cut childcare costs
Salary sacrifice could boost your pension by thousands, while also helping you save on childcare costs. We delve into the numbers.
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What has changed with employers’ National Insurance – and how will it impact you?
Will you feel the effects of the National Insurance hike, as businesses warn of redundancies, smaller pay rises and higher inflation?
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Steel industry still in limbo as Trump and Starmer finalise parts of trade deal
Donald Trump has signed an order confirming parts of the UK-US trade deal, but 25% steel and aluminium tariffs remain in place
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Paying the grandkids’ school fees could generate a shock IHT bill
Private school fees have soared as a result of the government’s VAT policy, meaning more grandparents are helping out – but what are the tax implications?
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Private schools lose high court challenge over VAT – how much more will you pay?
It looks like higher private school fees are here to stay, after the high court dismissed a legal challenge over the government’s VAT policy
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UK economy slumped in April in headache for Rachel Reeves
The economy shrunk by 0.3% in April amid a perfect storm of business tax changes and US tariffs
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Rents rise at slowest pace for four years – is buy-to-let still worth it?
Slowing rental growth and higher property taxes are creating a headache for landlords. Does buy-to-let still offer a good yield?
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Should you bag a bargain with a half-price investment trust?
Twenty-six investment trusts look cheap by historic standards, with some trading at a discount of more than 50%. Are they a bargain or value trap?
