Eamonn Prendergast's Media Coverage
MoneyWeek
Could a pay rise reduce your tax allowances? How to cut your income tax bill insteadMany people fear a pay rise will mean missing out on valuable tax benefits but there are steps you can take to earn more without losing out financially.
Daily Mirror
‘Crucial’ UK £92 document ‘hugely underused’ and it’s not a willIt’s a separate legal document that can save a lot of headaches
Daily Express
New alert as £92 document is ‘as important as a will’ but ‘hugely underused’Mad how many people still ignore this
Cambridgeshire Live
‘Hugely underused’ £92 document ‘as important as a will’Experts have said that many people in the UK don’t have it in place
MoneyWeek
Should the state pension triple lock be scrapped?Pressure is growing to reform or scrap the triple lock to preserve the state pension. Is the Labour government likely to make a change?
FT Adviser
‘We are already in a pensions crisis’, advisers warn after commission reportThe Pension Schemes Act will help tackle shortcomings identified by the Pensions Commission report but won’t fix the retirement crisis altogether.
Daily Express
UK pensions crisis ‘already here’ as 15 million Brits have not saved enoughLarge groups across the UK are now facing a severe cliff-edge when they retire.
Newspage News
“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot”“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot” say financial experts
This Is Money
What the £2m+ mansion tax will mean for the property marketThe potential mansion tax is the latest in a long line of property taxes that are reportedly being considered ahead of the Budget.
FT Adviser
Mansion tax would ‘paralyse’ the housing marketIf the government were to make changes to capital gains tax on main residences it would have significant implications on the housing market.
Business Matters
Rise in people and firms cancelling private medical insurance as tax squeeze bites: “The numbers no longer stack up”Financial advisers report a rise in businesses and individuals cancelling private medical insurance as tax pressures and costs mount.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves slammed as UK economy on ‘toxic’ path to inflation chaosThe prediction, from S&P Global, marks a sharp climb from August’s 3.8% rate and is double the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target.
Express.co.uk
‘Unbeatable’ savings account offers 50% bonus rateMany households aren’t aware that the “unbeatable” savings account exists, experts have said.
The Armchair Trader
Gold fever: the smartest ways to buy and sell as prices hit record highsWith gold prices smashing through all time highs many UK investors are wondering how best to profit from soaring prices.
Express.co.uk
People with pensions urged to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ mistake costing thousandsFinance experts are warning people not to act on ‘speculation alone’ in the run up to the autumn Budget
Manchester Evening News
Pensioners told of DWP ‘£1 rule’ over £300 winter fuel payment‘Cliff-edge’ benefit branded ‘ludicrous’ as people could miss out because of tiny amount of income
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves tax panic sees withdrawals rise 36% in stampede to the exitThe Financial Conduct Authority revealed savers pulled £70.9billion from their pots in 2024/25
City AM
Housing in London now classed as unaffordable at every income levelSomeone earning an average income in the capital faces a whopping price-to-income affordability ratio of 13.5.
Birmingham Live
Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates on hold ‘somewhat perverse’Interest rates remain at 4%
Express.co.uk
Building society offers market-leading 7.5% interest rate on savings accountThe mutual is one of the few providers offering savers Bank of England base rate-beating returns.
Daily Mirror
Savers to bag market-leading 7.5% interest rate on account with building societyPrincipality Building Society is offering a market-leading 7.5% interest rate on its regular account - but how does it compare to other options on the market?
Daily Telegraph
Leading pension experts consider cashing in tax-free lump sums before BudgetTwo of Britain’s most prominent pension experts have said they are planning to raid their savings pots amid fears Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash the tax-free lump sum.
Express.co.uk
Financial expert shares one thing NOT to do ahead of Reeves’ Autumn BudgetThe financial pro has warned Brits against making ‘a very costly mistake’.
Birmingham Live
UK households warned against taking tax-free lump sums out of pensionsExperts warned it “could prove a very costly mistake”
FT Adviser
Advisers warn against taking tax-free lump sums from pensionsAdvisers have warned UK individuals against taking tax-free lump sums from their
FT Adviser
Advisers warn against taking tax-free lump sums from pensionsAdvisers have warned UK individuals against taking tax-free lump sums from their
Birmingham Live
UK households warned against taking tax-free lump sums out of pensionsExperts warned it “could prove a very costly mistake”
The Times
The figures that show why you should challenge an HMRC fineA record number of taxpayers successfully overturned fines from HM Revenue & Customs last year.
Daily Mirror
DWP £10,000 ‘trigger’ alert as new update givenExperts have expressed concern behind the headline figures
The Times
From probate to inheritance tax: how to save your family money when you dieFees and funeral costs are rising and more taxes are coming for the middle class. So what can you do now to cut the cost of dying?
Nottingham Post
HMRC ‘check record now’ warning as new tax rules enforced from 2027HMRC expects the measure to raise an extra £315 million over four years
Wales Online
HMRC ‘check record now’ warning as new tax rules enforced from 2027HMRC expects the measure to raise an extra £315 million over four years
FT Adviser
Advisers green-light reforms to pension transfer regulationsAdvisers have welcomed proposed changes to the red/amber flag system and extra protection for Ssas transfers, but stressed the need for balance between preventing scams and delaying legitimate transfers.
Daily Mirror
People born before 1976 told ‘make crucial check now’It could make all the difference in the years to come
Daily Express
People in their 50s told to ‘make crucial pension check’ before time runs outFeels like the clock’s ticking on this one
North Wales Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
Yorkshire Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
Daily Express
New ‘death tax’ warning as experts say avoid HMRC threshold riskThe standard threshold - known as the nil-rate band - has been stuck at £325,000 since 2009
Surrey Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
FT Adviser
Advisers question why Hargreaves Lansdown got a shout out in BudgetThe chancellor mentioned Hargreaves Lansdown in the Budget as a wealth firm in a position to help people move from saving in cash Isas to investing in stocks-and-shares Isas.
Newspage News
Cutting the cash ISA limit slammed as “another short-sighted move by the government”Cutting the cash ISA limit to £12,000 branded “another short-sighted move by the government” following Budget
Pound Sterling Live
Dividend Tax Raid Will Crush Entrepreneurial SpiritRaising dividend taxes will hurt the UK’s small businesses and entrepreneurial economy, warn workers in the sec…
Thisismoney
As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our financesBack in 2004, in a world that years away from facing the global financial crisis of 2008, Brexit and the covid pandemic, news headlines warned of the risks of an ageing population and the possibility of...
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves faces backlash over potential pension planCritics warn that any such move would “punish prudence”
Portfolio Adviser
Does the gold price crash signal full reversal or short-term correction? | Portfolio AdviserThe price of an ounce of gold has stabilised at just above the $4000 mark after crashing down from all-time highs of over $4400.
The Scotsman
UK inflation stuck at 3.8%: What it means for interest rates, mortgages and pensionsOfficially it may be stuck at 3.8 per cent, but for millions of people inflation will feel like it’s running much higher as prices continue to soar in the supermarket and utility bills head north.
This Is Money
HALF of mortgage borrowers fix for two years: Is it a good idea?One expert says Britons could be making a mistake by not locking in their mortgage rate for more than two years, as interest rates might not fall as quickly as they expect.
The Independent
Should you be saving or spending pension cash before inheritance tax rules change?Reports suggest some people are withdrawing pension savings to spend now - but is it the right approach?
Manchester Evening News
‘I was set to play with Beckham at World Cup before road crash changed my life’Former Manchester United target Matt Jansen recalls agonisingly missing out on the World Cup and the incident that left him fighting for his life
FT Adviser
Former footballer Matt Jansen gives warning after John Barnes’ bankruptcyAdvisers have warned sportspeople to “beware of sharks and predatory financial advisers” in the wake of former footballer John Barnes declaring bankruptcy.
Daily Mirror
UK families told to act as important tax trap awaits warn expertsThe tax could soon become a common bill for the middle class, not just the wealthy, as experts raise the alarm
Goal.com
Frank Lampard identified as ideal replacement for Thomas Tuchel as England managerFrank Lampard would be an ideal successor to Thomas Tuchel when the England manager’s job next becomes available, former Coventry striker Matt Jansen has exclusively told GOAL. The Three Lions legend is...
Express.co.uk
Middle class families ‘sleepwaking’ into major tax issue say expertsWith inheritance tax thresholds frozen, experts are warning middle class families who may not realise they could become liable in the near future
Business Matters
Experts warn Chancellor against expanding VAT coverage in Autumn BudgetFinancial experts have warned the Chancellor that expanding VAT in the upcoming Budget would “bludgeon” UK consumers and small firms — driving up costs, stalling growth and deepening the cost of living...
The Wrexham Insider
Former Wrexham player says where the club need to finish for a ‘good season’Would this be a fine Championship finish for Wrexham?
The Wrexham Insider
Former Wrexham player reveals the ingredients needed for the club to achieve promotionIs promotion achievable for Wrexham?
Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds gets blunt verdict on Wrexham transfer mistake that could cost himWrexham have had a mixed start to life in the Championship and their Hollywood owners have been told they could regret one decision they made in the transfer window
WalesOnline
Ryan Reynolds given ‘chew you up’ warning as Wrexham eye bold Premier League bidWrexham's Hollywood owners have got ambitious goals for their club, but experts have advised of the dangers associated with trying to get out of the Championship
The Mirror
Ryan Reynolds hit with harsh reality check over Wrexham Premier League targetWrexham have lofty ambitions of reaching the Premier League under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, but have been cautioned that it won't be an easy task
Goal.com
Harry Kane ‘not exciting’ but could become England GOATHarry Kane is “not a player that is really exciting”, Matt Jansen has admitted to GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker could still end up going down in history as the England GOAT. One of the most...
Goal.com
Steven Gerrard backed for future Wrexham jobMatt Jansen has, in an exclusive chat with GOAL, explained why Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard would be a good fit for the manager’s job at Wrexham. He has also admitted that Jose Mourinho would likely...
The i Paper
Why the wealthy are worried about Reeves’s Budget - and how they’re preparingRachel Reeves’s Budget is expected to contain multiple tax rises, which is making many with large assets nervous
Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham told to hire manager who was in last job for just 30 daysWrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds have been informed by an old player who they should pick as their next manager if Phil Parkinson leaves his role at the Championship club
Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds warned over Wrexham transfer error that could be expensive to fixWrexham have been told they made a mistake during the summer transfer window which could prove costly to resolve as they look to establish themselves in the Championship
Express.co.uk
Gold smashes past $4,000 an ounce as economic uncertainty sparks global worryAnalysts have said $5,000 gold is now “a reasonable waypoint”, as the price of the yellow metal continues to rise.
Pensions Age
Blog: Can robo-advice really replace humans in pensions?Callum Conway assesses whether ‘robo-advice’ can really replace the human touch in pensions, as targeted support and pensions dashboards edge closer to reality
FT Adviser
‘I would not bet against robo-advice in the long run’Artificial intelligence could be the “redemption” of robo-advice, according to Scott Gallacher, director at Rowley Turton.
MoneyWeek
The best job sectors for pension contributionsAuto-enrolment rules mean most staff have a workplace pension but some employers are more generous than others. We reveal the sectors that contribute the most.
Business Matters
Gold hits record high as analysts predict $4,000 milestone by ChristmasGold has surged to an all-time high of $3,778 per ounce, with analysts warning it could hit $4,000 by Christmas. Silver has also soared 45% this year amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.