Latest articles by Sam Walker
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill and boost a loved one’s pension potFamilies will be looking at ways to reduce their estate when pensions fall into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
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More branches and free cash: How Nationwide is winning the high street banks battleNationwide Building Society is promising more bank branches and free cash to loyal customers and new joiners, paving the way to becoming the most popular bank on the high street.
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Live: UK inflation slows to 2.6% in JuneThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest inflation data today (22 July).
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to record high in June – could they go higher?Inheritance tax receipts for April 2026 to June 2026 were £2.3 billion, £0.1 billion more than the same period in 2025.
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Andy Burnham becomes prime minister – what could be announced?The ex-mayor of Greater Manchester took up top job in politics after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. What does a new prime minister mean for you?
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How will inheritance tax apply to pensions from 2027?Thousands more estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax from April 2027 following changes around pension rules – here’s what you need to know to prepare.
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UK economy ‘bucks expectations’ and shows growth in May despite Iran conflictUK GDP grew by 0.1% month-on-month – but where will it head in 2026?
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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How pension reforms could help you boost your pot by thousandsA series of changes in the workplace pension landscape could improve visibility, control and potential returns for savers.
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HMRC’s capital gains tax investigations soared to new highs last yearThe taxman reclaimed £266 million capital gains tax from investigations in the last tax year. How can you avoid an investigation?
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Could Andy Burnham raise capital gains tax?Burnham looks set to become the UK’s next prime minister. One potential chancellor has previously suggested raising CGT.
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What should you do if you inherit a property with no title deeds?Inheriting a property without title deeds will mean you can’t prove you’re the legal owner – and it may be more common than you think. Here’s what to do if this happens to you.
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Could you be dragged into paying ‘mansion tax’ as Burnham moots lower threshold?Andy Burnham, the MP tipped to be the next prime minister, could reportedly lower the ‘mansion tax’ threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million to drum up more cash for the Treasury - what does it mean for property owners?
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London house prices: Is the capital's property boom over?Buyers and investors have always been drawn towards the capital’s property market. But as house prices stall, is the market as lucrative as it once was and are buyers and investors still interested?
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How do the upcoming ISA changes apply to over 65s?A raft of changes are set to come into force aiming to incentivise Brits to invest more – but how do they apply to those aged 65 and over and do they risk making the ISA regime more complex?
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Premium Bonds July jackpot winners revealed – who won £1 million?The jackpot winners from NS&I’s July Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes.
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£1.6 billion in savings left unclaimed – are you among the hundreds of thousands unknowingly missing out?More than 750,000 young people have free cash sitting unclaimed in matured Child Trust Fund accounts.
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The average salary by age – how does your income compare?Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of life
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How grandparents could boost their state pension by up to £7,000Grandparents looking after their grandchildren could be missing out on as much £7,000 towards their state pensions. Here’s how to clock up National Insurance credits while providing daycare.
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NS&I hikes interest rates on savings accounts – how do they compare?NS&I has boosted rates on the accounts as it looks to draw in more business – but savers can get better deals elsewhere.
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Santander launches market-leading 8% regular savings account – is it worth it?Santander is offering new and existing customers a regular savings account paying an 8% interest rate – but how does the account compare to others on the market?
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How much does air conditioning in the UK cost?Air conditioning in your home can be an appealing thought, particularly during summer heatwaves – but how much does it cost to install and run it?
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Average pension pot by ageHow does your pension pot compare to your peers? We delve into the data and reveal the average pension pot for different age groups
