Ruth Emery
Ruth is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times.
A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service.
Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.
Latest articles by Ruth Emery
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Prime minister sets ambition of “maths to 18”
News Rishi Sunak pledges to boost the country’s numeracy skills by requiring all school pupils in England to study some form of maths to age 18. This could include algebra and statistics, or financial literacy such as learning about mortgages and savings rates.
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Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
News The Bank of England has warned that homeowners and buy-to-let investors will need to pay thousands of pounds in extra mortgage payments next year. We explain what help is available if you’re worried about rising mortgage costs.
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Inheritance tax threshold capped until 2028
News Hunt confirms IHT freeze in today’s Autumn Statement. What does it mean for you?
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Childcare costs: how to save hundreds on childcare costs
Advice The average price of full-time childcare for a baby or toddler has hit £14,000 a year – and experts predict that fees could go much higher in the coming years. We explain how to keep a lid on rising childcare costs.
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What could be in the Autumn Statement?
News Jeremy Hunt will reveal his first Autumn Statement as chancellor on Thursday, 17 November. From pensions and inheritance tax to income tax and capital gains tax, we look at what could be announced, and the potential impact on your finances.
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When is the paper tax return deadline?
Advice Self-assessment customers need to know that the paper tax return deadline is midnight on 31 October, or they risk being slapped with a £100 fine.
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What could be in the chancellor’s statement on 31 October?
Analysis After dismantling most of the mini-Budget in a series of U-turns, Jeremy Hunt will reveal the rest of his “medium-term fiscal plan” on Halloween. We look at what changes could be announced, and the potential impact on your personal finances
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Interest rates rise to 1.75% – the highest level since December 2008
Analysis The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75%, and warns that the UK will fall into a recession this year.
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