Latest articles by Katie Williams
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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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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
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What does Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for the US economy?
Donald Trump’s budget bill will slash taxes, but is expected to add at least $3 trillion to US national debt
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Top-performing investment trusts: Europe leads the pack in H1
European small caps have been the best-performing investment trust sector so far this year, as investors move money out of the US. Can it continue?
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How does the Lifetime ISA work? Key LISA rules
What is a Lifetime ISA (LISA) and how much could the government bonus boost your savings by? We look at the perks and the pitfalls.
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Reeves expected to review pension contribution rates in Mansion House shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to kickstart her long-awaited pensions adequacy review, which could involve increasing workplace contribution rates above 8%
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One in six don’t know who will inherit their pension
What happens to your pension when you die – and why is naming a beneficiary so important?
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No savings from welfare bill after PIP changes shelved – will taxes rise this autumn?
Labour’s welfare bill passed on Tuesday, but eleventh-hour concessions could reduce the overall savings to zero
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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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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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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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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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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
