Latest articles by Katie Williams
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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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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
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Tesla sales plummet 45% in Europe – what does it mean for investors?
Tesla's sales are off to a dismal start in Europe in 2025. Is Elon Musk’s politics to blame and should you sell your Tesla shares?
