Latest articles by Sam Walker
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Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? How to limit the impactUnused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills.
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Do you pay tax on cryptoassets? How to report and pay itTens of thousands of letters were sent to crypto investors suspected of underpaying tax in 2025/26. How do you report and pay tax on any gains you’ve made?
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to rise – can you reduce your bill?Increasing asset values and frozen tax thresholds mean that inheritance tax receipts are on the rise.
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How to plan for retirement without relying on the state pensionThe cost of the state pension continues to grow and there’s fears it may not be as generous in the future. What can you do now to ensure you have enough to live on in retirement?
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UK inflation rises to 2.9%The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest UK inflation data, covering July.
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Inside the Bank of England: Gold vaults and ‘giant’ bank notes worth tens of thousandsPodcast Insiders from the Bank of England have revealed some quirky and lesser-known facts about what can be found in its vaults.
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate – 12 more £100,000 prizes will be up for grabsNS&I is increasing its Premium Bonds prize fund rate and odds of winning from September, while boosting interest rates on 10 savings accounts from today.
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fallIf you pay too much inheritance tax because the value of an inherited asset falls in price, you could be eligible for a refund.
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealedMonzo has once again been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction. Which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Water bills set to rise again for millions of householdsOfwat the regulator has provisionally approved a £3.4 billion package to improve the network – but many households will have to cough up more before 2030.
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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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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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Is now a good time to sell a house?Fears over rising mortgage rates and high inflation have dampened demand in the housing market. If you are looking to sell a house then there are a few factors to consider to attract interest.
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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 June
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest inflation data today (22 July).
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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?
