Latest articles by Katie Williams
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What does a Labour government mean for your pension?
Pensions have been a hot topic since Labour’s general election win, with the government promising a “big bang of reforms to unlock growth”. Will further measures be announced in the Budget?
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Will the Autumn Budget impact investment markets?
Keir Starmer has warned the Autumn Budget will be “painful”. Will it impact investment markets and should you tweak your portfolio before 30 October?
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RICS: Estate agents say house prices are up for first time in two years
Estate agents say UK house prices are rising, as buyers and sellers gradually return to the market. But the picture is less positive for renters as buy-to-let landlords sell up
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FTSE 100 dividends: where to find the best yields for UK equities
FTSE 100 dividend forecasts have plateaued but investors can still find good yields in UK equities with payments expected to reach £78.6bn in 2024
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Will Labour change the rules on pension tax relief?
Pension tax relief costs the government almost £50 billion a year – but new reports suggest cuts are off the table at the upcoming Budget
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Investors pull money from UK equities as government warns of “painful” Budget
The government’s post-election honeymoon period has been short-lived, and investors are shying away from UK equities as a result
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Banks given additional 72 hours to investigate suspicious payments
New rules will allow banks to pause suspicious payments for longer, giving them time to investigate cases of potential fraud
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What financial support can you get if you are suffering with long-term illness?
Health is wealth and more important than any material riches. But too often, long-term illness brings financial worries of its own. What financial support can you get if you are ill?
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Best funds to add to your ISA or SIPP before the Budget
With Labour expected to increase taxes, ISAs and SIPPs could be a great way to protect yourself from CGT hikes. We look at the best funds to buy now
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5 steps to shield your money from the taxman before the Budget
Experts have warned Labour is planning a tax raid in its upcoming Budget. We share five steps to shield your money from the taxman
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Shop prices drop at fastest rate in over three years
Shop prices are falling overall but the cost-of-living crisis is not yet over as households navigate price rises in other areas
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to soar, up 9% before Budget
Inheritance tax receipts are up 9% on a year ago, the latest data covering April-August shows. Will the tax appear in Reeves’s Budget?
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5%
The decision was widely expected, after the Bank of England warned interest rates would have to “remain restrictive for sufficiently long”
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Inflation held steady in August – will interest rates fall tomorrow?
It is the second month in a row where inflation came in at 2.2%, after creeping up in July. But a rate cut still looks unlikely from the Bank of England tomorrow
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Keeping up with the Bank of England – how rates and inflation impact your finances
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your personal finances. Here’s why you should follow what the Bank of England is up to.
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
It is loved by pensioners but expensive for the taxpayer. We look at some triple lock alternatives.
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
The state pension age has been rising as people live longer. When will it next go up and will you still be working in your 70s?
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Most popular SIPP investments
Evidence suggests pension investors could be shifting away from tech funds. We look at the most popular SIPP investments right now.
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UK economy stalled again in July, but interest rate cut looks unlikely
The UK economy saw zero growth in July, despite hopes that a summer of sport would boost spending
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Winter Fuel Payment will be axed for millions of pensioners after MP vote
Plans to cut the Winter Fuel Payment will go ahead, after opposition MPs were overruled in a House of Commons vote today
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Apple loses court battle over €13bn tax bill - should you invest?
The case against Apple was brought by the European Commission and ends an eight-year dispute
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Wages grow at slowest rate in over two years – what it means for interest rates
Although wage growth continues to slow, an interest rate cut at the September MPC meeting looks unlikely
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Oasis reunion: what is Noel and Liam Gallagher’s net worth?
An Oasis reunion is set for next summer and additional dates have been announced after supersonic ticket demand. We look at the Gallagher brothers’ net worth. How much will they make from the tour?
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Halifax: House prices near a two-year high – will they continue to rise?
Despite affordability pressures, house prices grew at their fastest annual rate in almost two years in August, Halifax says
