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Laura Purkess

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Last featured in the media Jan 2026 · 30+ pieces of media coverage.

I'm a personal finance expert and writer for Investing Insiders.

I'm an experienced financial journalist and writer and have won 10 financial journalism awards including HeadlineMoney's Journalist of the Year 2025, Pensions Journalist of the Year 2025 & 2024 and Consumer Money Journalist of the Year 2025.

I've previously edited or written for: The Sun's money desk, The I Paper's money/business desks, The Daily Mail's money desk, Citywire, International Adviser, Money Marketing, Financial News, Alternative Credit Investor.

I hold the R05 certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in financial protection. Knowledgable about investing, pensions, mortgages/property, tax, protection, insurance, issues affecting small businesses and the financial advice market.

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The Debate: Should the UK ban social media for under-16s?

ISA savers reminded of simple £3 rule to get thousands of pounds extra

ISA savers warned simple mistake can cost thousands of pounds

74% backed Australia’s ban for under-16s - UK and 5 nations now consider it | The latest National and International News...

UK households warned to make these financial changes in 2026

Millions face paying HMRC tax under ‘disproportionate’ DAC7 rule

New HMRC tax rules ‘abomination’ as millions may have to pay

UK savers urged to grab best rates - change expected in just days

UK savers warned top savings rates will vanish within days - act now

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

One in three households missing out on pension credits of over £2,500 a year

A third of people missing out on Pension Credits of over £50 per week

“Deeply worrying”: almost a third of people missing out on pension credits of over £50 per week

Labour considers axing manifesto pledge with income tax rise to plug £30bn hole

Rachel Reeves considers axing manifesto pledge with income tax rise to plug £30bn hole

Rachel Reeves facing ‘nightmare’ as pressure mounts for huge tax u-turn

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Experts issue warning to anyone with a pension ahead of Budget

UK households with pension pots warned to avoid ‘panic’ savings mistake

Warning to all saving for a pension - move could ‘cost thousands’

Martin Lewis shares the ‘reality’ of National Insurance

People with pensions urged to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ mistake costing thousands

Pensioners scramble as withdrawals surge 36% ahead of Budget

Pensioners dash to take out money as Budget looms

State pensioners scramble to ‘withdraw cash’ in fear over rule change

Rachel Reeves tax panic sees withdrawals rise 36% in stampede to the exit

Top financial tips for UK households on Pension Awareness Day 2025

National Insurance hike leading to job cuts and lower pay, Chancellor warned

'It can't be one rule for thee and not for me'