Latest articles by Katie Williams
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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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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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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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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
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Should investors fear the “September effect” in stock markets?
The first month after the summer holidays can be volatile for stock markets. Are investors right to fear the September effect?
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Investing in sectors: where are the best market opportunities?
Investors can boost their returns by investing in sectors as they start to come into favour. Which areas are worth a look?
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Should you buy an electric car?
If you're thinking about buying an electric car, you might be wondering whether they offer good value for money. We look at the costs versus savings.
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Nvidia shares plummet almost 10% – what does it mean for investors?
Nvidia shares sank almost 10% yesterday, driven by weak economic data in the US and reports that the US Department of Justice is ramping up its antitrust investigation
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Murdoch-linked firm considers Rightmove bid
Shares in UK property portal Rightmove have soared on news of a possible takeover attempt. What does it mean for investors?
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Will the household support fund be extended?
The government’s hardship fund is due to come to an end in September, but Labour could extend the scheme as cost-of-living pressures persist
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Nvidia results beat expectations but share price tumbles
Investors have set a high bar for the tech stock, which unveiled its quarterly results yesterday evening
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Half a million pensioners still lumbered with a mortgage in retirement
Half a million pensioners are still paying off their mortgage in retirement, while more older borrowers are taking out home loans. Will your pension cover the costs?
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Zoopla: House prices are rising but it’s still a buyer’s market
The latest house price data from Zoopla paints a rosier picture for the housing market, but sellers shouldn’t get carried away when pricing their property
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Nvidia to unveil much-anticipated results – what can you expect?
Nvidia is set to deliver its quarterly results tomorrow, 28 August. After a disappointing earnings season for Big Tech so far, investors will be watching the AI stock closely
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What’s behind Big Tech’s big sell-off?
It’s earnings season in the world of Big Tech, but the focus has shifted away from individual company results to a broader rout in equity markets.
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Stock markets plummet as investors fear US recession
Markets have continued to tumble today, after weak labour market data in the US prompted fears of a recession last week. What does it mean for investors?
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What do interest rate cuts mean for investors?
We highlight some asset classes and sectors that could be poised to benefit from interest rate cuts
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
The Bank of England voted to end pain for households and businesses today, cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years
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Grandparents will save their kids £7.7bn in childcare costs this summer – but what is it costing them?
New data shows 43% of grandparents regularly look after their grandchildren in the school holidays, saving parents a small fortune. What are the downsides?
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When will Labour's first Budget happen?
We now know the date for when chancellor Rachel Reeves will publish her first Budget. When is it and what could be announced?
