Latest articles by Sam Walker
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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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Gas and electricity bills rise for millions of households – will energy prices fall in 2026?Millions of households will pay 13% more for their energy this summer due to the July to September price cap. Where will prices go next?
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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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Cost of applying for probate to rise by 75% – what is it?The Ministry of Justice is set to hike the probate application fee on 13 July – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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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
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Why Delicious Orie quit boxing to become a financial plannerDelicious Orie was just 27 when he retired from professional boxing. On the latest episode of the MoneyWeek Talks podcast, he talks to Kalpana Fitzpatrick about why he’s switched to the financial world and how his biggest regret in life isn’t leaving the sport.
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NatWest Group to close 18 bank branches – see the full listThe NatWest Group is closing 18 branches in 2026 and 2027. Will your local area be affected?
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Barclays removes account fee for retail investorsBarclays has ditched the monthly fee on its investment services accounts. How much will you save?
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Bank of England releases shortlist of animals that could feature on new banknotesThe Bank of England is inviting the public to have their say on which animals from a list of 18 should feature on the next series of banknotes.
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Government considering extra ‘mansion tax’ charge for overseas property ownersThe government has launched a consultation on levying a new premium on top of the impending mansion tax for non-UK resident property owners. Could it lead to the wealthy selling up?
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What are Avios-only flights and who is eligible?Avios-only flights have proved incredibly popular since launching in 2023. We explain what they are, how they work and who qualifies.
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Could house prices fall by 5% in 2026?The Iran war is causing house prices to slide as higher mortgage rates hit buyer confidence. Some experts believe they could fall by as much as 5% in 2026.
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Premium Bonds June winners revealed: Who won the £1 million jackpot?The jackpot winners from NS&I’s June Premium Bonds draw have been announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes. Did you win this month?
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The seaside towns where house prices are rising the most – and where they’re cheapestAsking price growth in certain seaside towns is outpacing the rest of Great Britain, suggesting demand for coastal homes remains resilient.
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Thousands of families hit by Child Benefit tax charge failing to sign up to new payment systemTens of thousands who are eligible to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through a new payment system still haven’t signed up, new research shows
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How to boost your retirement finances as more people set to live to 100 years oldLater-life planning is more important than ever, with 19% of girls and 12% of boys born in 2024 expected to live to 100, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Nationwide confirms £100 Fairer Share payment for fourth consecutive year – check if you’ll get itNationwide will pay £100 to more than four million of its members this summer. Who is eligible for the 2026 payment?
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NS&I to start paying out millions to bereaved families after ‘operational failure’NS&I will start contacting tens of thousands of estates from next week outlining how they will be reunited with their loved ones’ money.
