Latest articles by Sam Walker
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How writing a life insurance into trust can lower an inheritance tax bill – and why it should be structured correctlyMore families may be looking for ways to lower inheritance tax bills ahead of rule changes affecting most unused pensions from April 2027. Writing life insurance policies into trust is one such method.
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Who misses out on the state pension triple lock?Not all pensioners have their state pensions, or aspects of it, increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out.
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Thousands of households near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – could you be eligible?Households living within 500 metres of new and upgraded energy infrastructure are set to get a discount on their energy bills from 2027.
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‘I’m a pensions and tax expert – watch out for six costly inheritance tax mistakes’More estates are forecast to be dragged into paying inheritance tax in years to come – if you’re one of them, there are some simple mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
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Annuity rates rise – is now a good time to buy one?Annuities can offer peace of mind in retirement. Higher rates are making them even more attractive.
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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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Revolut switches customers to official bank accounts – what you need to knowRevolut secured a full UK banking licence in March 2026 and has now started shifting customer accounts to be part of its official bank. But what does the transition mean for existing customers and what is Revolut Bank?
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Santander launches inflation-beating fixed-rate ISAs amid cash ISA boomThe banking giant is offering some of the best rates on the market as customers join the race to maximise cash ISAs ahead of the 2027 ISA rules changes.
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The postcodes where properties are selling the fastestIt now takes a record 216 days on average for a seller to move home in Great Britain – but one country is leading the way in shifting properties in quick time.
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August Premium Bonds winners - who scooped the jackpot?One Premium Bond holder has won the £1 million August jackpot with a bond bought in February. What other prizes are available from NS&I this month?
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Could you get £9,000 off the cost of installing a heat pump?Tips The government wants Brits to install more heat pumps as part of its drive to decarbonise the UK economy – how do they work and can you get help paying for them?
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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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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?
