Latest articles by Katie Williams
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UK inflation report March 2025: updates and analysisLive report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
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RICS: No spring boost for housing market amid stamp duty deadline and trade tensionsHigher 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 beginsThe 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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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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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 yearLast-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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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% tariffsDonald 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 happenedChancellor 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 systemThe 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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Trump’s trade war: EU threatened with 200% alcohol tariffsDonald 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 fallWe 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 riseHouse 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 accountsConsolidating 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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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 loomHouse prices continued to rise in February, but stamp duty changes and new affordability pressures could create headwinds later this year
