Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Avoid the pensioner tax trap – six ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The full new state pension rose by £470 a year from April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. We look at ways to cut your bill.
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ISAs vs pensions – which is better for retirement?
Pensions are more tax-efficient overall but ISAs offer greater flexibility. Which is the best option as you save for retirement?
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RICS: No spring boost for housing market amid stamp duty deadline and trade tensions
Higher stamp duty costs and nervousness about Trump’s tariffs have caused activity in the property market to slow
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Will the Bank of England cut interest rates by 50 bps in response to Trump’s tariffs?
The Monetary Policy Committee could opt for a larger-than-usual cut in May, as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to pour cold water on economic growth
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Will Trump’s tariffs send inflation to a new high?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs sent global stock markets into freefall, but what impact will they have on inflation?
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Junior stocks and shares ISAs beat cash ISAs – should you invest for your child?
New analysis shows a representative junior stocks and shares ISA returned £13,300 more than a junior cash ISA over an 18-year period, when adjusted for inflation
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Money tips as one tax year ends and another begins
The 2024/25 tax year ended on 5 April, and a new tax year has now begun. What does it mean for your finances?
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Early-bird ISA investors £34,000 better off over a decade
When it comes to investing with a stocks and shares ISA, getting your finances in order at the start of the new tax year is a better strategy than leaving things until the eleventh hour
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What are tariffs and what do they mean for your money?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have caused a global stock market crash. What are tariffs, why are they bad news for markets, and what do they mean for your money?
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What’s changing with employers’ National Insurance – and how will it impact you?
You might think the upcoming changes to employers’ National Insurance won’t impact you unless you’re a business owner, but experts have warned it could limit pay rises, cause redundancies, and push inflation higher
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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 this month across everything from council tax to energy. How big are the hikes and are there ways to save money?
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Top funds to add to your ISA or SIPP before the end of the tax year
Last-minute ISA or SIPP investors have until 5 April to use up their annual allowances. Which funds do the experts think are best?
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How much stamp duty will I pay in 2025?
Stamp duty thresholds will drop at midnight tonight (31 March), potentially adding thousands to the cost of moving house. Are there ways to manage the hike?
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 9.99% – how much more will you pay this year?
Council tax bills will rise in almost all areas from tomorrow, 1 April. We reveal the local authorities slapping on extra costs
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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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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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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?
