Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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Investors rediscover the virtue of value investing over growth
Growth investing, betting on rapidly expanding companies, has proved successful since 2008. But now the other main investment style seems to be coming back into fashion.
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation crept up in July hitting 3.8%, partly driven by soaring airfares. Did your personal inflation rate rise by more or less than the national average?
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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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What is the state pension triple lock?
The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. What is the triple lock – and what does its future hold?
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UK inflation hits highest level in 18 months
Inflation jumped again in July, hitting 3.8%.
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Rachel Reeves ‘considers replacing stamp duty with property sale tax’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering replacing stamp duty land tax with a new levy on the sale of properties worth more than £500,000
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Could falling interest rates be the motivation savers need to invest?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to spark an investment revolution. Falling interest rates could help her in her mission.
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How to manage higher private school fees
Private school fees have soared by thousands following the addition of VAT, and further increases could lie in store going forward. We explain how to manage the higher costs.
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Five steps to maximise your mid-life financial prime
Earnings often peak in your mid-30s and 40s – and you can make your money go further by putting it to work.
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
The past few years have been tough for housebuilders – an interest-rate sensitive sector – but valuations now look more compelling
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Nine ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill
The government has collected a record amount of inheritance tax in recent years – but these steps could help you cut your bill
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RICS: Property market recovery falters
Estate agents say house prices dipped in July with fewer buyers and agreed sales
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Fewer jobs in July as economic slowdown continues
The number of payrolled employees dropped for the sixth consecutive month in July, amid signs businesses have paused hiring decisions
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% in August. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
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Tesla seeks approval to supply electricity to UK homes – could it disrupt the energy market?
Tesla has applied for a license to supply UK households with electricity, but taking on the biggest providers could prove challenging
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Gender pension gap: women left with £5,000 less each year in retirement
Government figures reveal a gender pension gap of 48% among those approaching retirement, leaving women with thousands of pounds less each year
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Water bills to rise 30% by 2030 and meters could become compulsory
A landmark report into the troubled water sector has recommended making water meters compulsory, strengthening environmental protections, and overhauling the regulator. But bills could rise.
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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% in June
Inflation rose by more than expected to 3.6% in June, coming in above the Bank of England's forecast
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What is the Mansion House speech – and why does it matter to you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her next Mansion House speech this evening (15 July). We look at what could be announced and how it might affect your finances
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Buyer demand is cooling but more houses are coming up for sale, suggesting buyers may have more flexibility when negotiating a price than sellers
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Will the government introduce a wealth tax – and how would it work?
High borrowing costs, weak economic growth and failed spending cuts mean tax hikes look likely this autumn. Will Labour introduce a wealth tax?
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Oasis reunion: what is Noel and Liam Gallagher’s net worth?
The Oasis reunion tour kicked off at the start of July, following supersonic ticket demand last year. Will the Gallagher brothers be able to live forever off the proceeds?
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Trump delays Liberation Day 2.0, but threatens new tariffs
Donald Trump has extended his 90-day tariff pause but has sent letters to 14 countries detailing the tariffs they will face from 1 August, as well as threatening new levies on copper and pharmaceuticals
