10 ways soon-to-be parents can financially prepare for the arrival of their baby Money experts share top tips to maximising your budget before and after a new baby is born. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
10 ways to help financially prepare for having a baby From saving ahead to cutting costs with hand-me-downs, here’s what money experts suggest thinking about. By Vicky Shaw. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
London property market stagnant amid warnings of UK-wide house price falls The typical London house price in March was £537,250, which is very slightly up (0.1 per cent) on this time last year Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023
Average UK house price increased by 0.8% in March, says Halifax The typical house price in March was £287,880, which was about 2% below a peak reached last August, according to Halifax’s report. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
5 ways to lower your tax bill - as millions set to pay more after Jeremy Hunt stealth raid There are things you can do to help you reduce your tax burden and be more tax-efficient with your money - here are some tips from Bestinvest personal finance analyst Alice Haine Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Last-minute tips for savers ahead of new tax year starting this week The amount of income someone does not have to pay tax on will remain frozen in 2023/24 at £12,570. Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023
Interest rates rise to 4.25% - what does it mean for your money? The Bank of England has increased the base rate for the 11th time in a row. We look at whether rates could rise further this year, and what the latest hike means for your mortgage and savings The Money Edit · Mar 23, 2023
Inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices surge: what does it mean for you? The ONS has announced that inflation rose to 10.4%, up from 10.1% in January, despite predictions that inflation would ease. Price increases in restaurants, cafes, groceries, alcohol, and clothes are to blame. We look at what it all means for you and how you can save money The Money Edit · Mar 22, 2023
Budget 2023: Money experts give their verdict on childcare, energy and pension changes Dubbed the "Back to Work" budget, the Chancellor set out a number of major plans to help parents, older people and those off work with disabilities to return to work as well as announcements on benefits, pensions, petrol and pubs Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023
Central banks could ‘ease up on rate hikes’ after Silicon Valley Bank collapse The events will add to pressure on UK and US central banks to ease up on raising interest rates, some experts have suggested The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023
New State Pension warning as people have until April to make sure they receive full payments in retirement From April 6, the number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
The benefits and pitfalls of having a joint bank account A shared bank account can be a sensible step for couples, but there are potential issues to consider. By Vicky Shaw. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Join us LIVE as our experts explain what Bank of England interest rate move means for you Mirror Money editor Levi Winchester will be joined by Bestinvest personal finance analyst Alice Haine to chat through everything you need to know about the Bank of England base rate announcement Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023
Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023 How inflation dip to 10.5% will impact your household budget, saving and spending next month Pensions, mortgages and food shopping will also be affected by the December inflation figure.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Households ‘face double whammy of soaring interest rates and sky-high inflation’ A ‘toxic mix’ of high prices, falling real incomes, and soaring borrowing costs is battering household finances, experts said.
Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022 Home-buyer mortgage approvals fall significantly amid market 'panic' Mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased to 66,800 in September, down from 74,400 in August, the Bank of England said
Manchester Evening News · Oct 24, 2022 How single people living alone can save money this winter during cost of living crisis These handy tips can help reduce your outgoings
Wales Online · Oct 24, 2022 Expert cost of living advice for single people It can be harder for people living on their own as they can't share costs with a partner
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022 The cost-of-living crisis is affecting single people – here’s what to do about it Katie Wright rounds up expert advice for coping with money struggles.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022 Market turmoil ‘has exposed vulnerabilities in the UK’s pension sector’ Concerns had been growing that defined benefit pension funds were at risk of being ‘hammered’ by recent market moves, a finance expert said.
Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022 What the interest rate hike means for you and your wallet It may now be a good idea to start saving your money as interest rises once again in the UK
Wales Online · Sep 22, 2022 Mortgage shock as interest rate rise could add almost £600 to some loans Bank of England’s increased the base rate from 1.75% to 2.25%
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Interest rate jump ‘will add nearly £600 per year on average to some mortgages’ Thursday’s Bank of England base rate hike could add to the struggles of first-time buyers, among others.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 People ‘turning to credit as painfully high bills eat into incomes’ Households are turning to credit to maintain their standard of living, experts have suggested.