What are ETFs, how do you buy them and why are they useful for new investors? Diversification, low fees and easy access all make ETFs stand out as worth understanding for novices The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Why the FTSE 100 is breaking records — and why that’s good for your pensions Investments in the index have risen since April - here’s how that impacts you The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Will the bonds market bring down Donald Trump like it did Liz Truss? IN FOCUS: Donald Trump’s dramatic row back on tariffs has echoes of Liz Truss’s downfall - but will the market turmoil affect his future in the White House? Alicja Hagopian reports The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Inflation and interest rates predictions: What it means for your money in 2025 The Bank of England are not expected to cut rates again next month but what about for the rest of the year? The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
The pension fee trap: How 1% could cost you £50,000 Savers can lose tens of thousands of pounds to fees, so which funds to choose is a big question The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
UK economy faces threat of ‘stagflation’ after bumpy 2024 Falling inflation allowed the Bank of England to cut rates twice in 2024, but faltering growth and pressure on prices is clouding the outlook. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024
FTSE 100 edges higher despite UK economy stalling in third quarter London’s FTSE 100 closed 18.11 points higher, or 0.22%, at 8,102.72. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024
Why have interest rates been cut, and what does it mean? The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
Post-budget sell-off of government bonds by worried City traders intensifies, pushing up UK borrowing costs – as it happened Institute for Fiscal Studies says increasing borrowing to fund investment ‘right thing to do’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024
Inflation to fall to 3.5% this week but Bank of England won’t cut interest rates, City markets suggest City experts predict that rate of price rises will hit BOE’s target in one or two months’ time Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024
When will interest rates fall? Experts warn of ‘more pain to swallow’ after latest hike Mortgage rates could remain elevated ‘indefinitely’, analyst says The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
What are the best options if you are looking for a mortgage? With interest rates predicted to rise again and cost of fixed-rate deals on the up, here’s what you need to know The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023
Average mortgage rate for two-year fixed deal edges closer to 6% Nationwide is latest lender to lift cost of deals as borrowers brace for 13th successive Bank of England interest rate rise The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023
Crackdown on firms marketing cryptoassets to be introduced by City regulator Crypto firms will also have to place appropriate risk warnings in marketing, and a cooling-off period will be introduced under the plans. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
The Week · May 17, 2023 The ins and outs of inheritance tax Inheritance tax is seen as the most unfair tax in the UK, despite the small number of families who actually have to pay it.
Evening Standard · May 8, 2023 UK interest rates could rise to 4.5% in face of stubborn inflation Economists think the Bank of England could raise interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points on Thursday
Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023 'Light at the end of the tunnel' as expert suggests food prices could fall soon Supermarkets have been battling each other on price, but shoppers have seen big increases in the cost of some items
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023 Expert hints food prices could FINALLY fall after another supermarket cuts price of milk Tesco yesterday cut the price of a four pint of milk from £1.65 to £1.55, two pints from £1.30 to £1.25 and one pint from 95p to 90p - and experts say this could be the start of food bills coming down
Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023 How much does milk cost? UK dairy product prices could rise more, warns leading dairy producer The price of milk and other products could keep going up unless staff shortages ease, industry leaders warn
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022 How To Invest £10,000 A bonus, inheritance, savings target, or even a winning lottery ticket, could all amount to a sum of £10,000.
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022 Best Index Tracker Funds Learn how index funds work, what they offer investors and what to look for when choosing your fund. Take a look at the best index tracker funds.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022 Bank of England poised to hike interest rates to 1.25% in battle against inflation Base rate of interest currently stands at 1 per cent - its highest point in 13 years
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Economists warn on stagflation but conflicted on future rates rises Experts are predicting further rates rises but warn it will be difficult for the Bank of England to control inflation without risking recession.