Latest articles by Sam Walker
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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.
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Four things landlords can do now to protect themselves from the Renters’ Rights ActThe Renters’ Rights Act is making life harder for landlords. Those keen to stay in the market should take steps to protect themselves now.
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England’s friendliest neighbourhoods – and how much it costs to live thereThere’s more to buying a home than transport links and school catchment areas. Where is the friendliest neighbourhood in England and how much is the average house price there?
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate and raises interest rates on four savings accountsThe government-backed savings provider NS&I is boosting its Premium Bonds prize fund rate from July, as well as increasing interest rates on four other savings accounts
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Why is it taking so long to sell my home? How to boost chances of getting an offerHomeowners overvaluing their properties could find it takes years to sell. Here’s how to set the right price and why it could speed up the selling process
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Are you one of 12 million people at risk of retirement poverty?A third of adults in the UK aren’t on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement, new data shows. How can you boost your pension pot?
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Top investment scams to beware of – and what to do if you’re targetedFraudsters are finding ever more sophisticated ways of stealing your hard-earned money. Before parting with a penny, read our guide on the top investment scams and how to avoid them
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Can you make money from ‘flipping’ houses? Hotspots and alternativesThe number of homes being flipped has halved over the last 10 years. But there are still some areas where profits can be made – we reveal the hotspots where ‘flipping’ could still make you money.
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Tony Blair’s think tank proposes replacing state pension with flexible ‘Lifespan Fund’Former prime minister Tony Blair’s think tank has called for a change as the cost of the state pension grows higher.
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The best UK regions for buy-to-let landlordsBuy-to-lets have become increasingly unattractive in recent years, but there are still some areas where landlords can realise high rental yields. We look at the UK’s buy-to-let hotspots.
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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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UK interest rates: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s latest bank rate decision was announced today
