Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Rachel Reeves faces £23 billion capital gains tax “black hole” – will she be forced to look elsewhere?
The fiscal watchdog has downgraded its forecast for capital gains tax revenues, leaving chancellor Rachel Reeves with £23 billion less than previously expected
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Auto stocks plunge as Trump announces 25% tariffs
Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will apply to cars and automobile parts coming into the US – but American companies and consumers will feel the effects too
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis as it happened
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday, 26 March, justifying spending cuts by pointing to a changing world
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts as millions miss out on competitive deals
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
It is too late to beat the stamp duty deadline, but now could still be a good time to buy a house
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What is the Spring Forecast – and will Rachel Reeves announce any new policies?
The Treasury has said chancellor Rachel Reeves is committed to one fiscal event each year. Could a challenging economic backdrop force her to reassess this stance when she delivers the Spring Forecast on 26 March?
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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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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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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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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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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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Widow’s warning: Are you missing out on up to £11,000 in inherited state pension?
If your late spouse built up contributions under the old state pension, you could be entitled to inherit a portion of it. What are the rules and are you eligible?
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Nationwide: House prices rise for sixth month in a row, but stamp duty changes loom
House prices continued to rise in February, but stamp duty changes and new affordability pressures could create headwinds later this year
