Personal Finance Story of the Year
James Fitzgerald, for his story at The Daily Telegraph, collects his trophy from Ewan Robertson, Interim Head of Media Relations at Direct Line, and Awards host Rachel Parris.
WINNER:
Tens of thousands of Isa investors could face shock tax bills in shares row, James Fitzgerald, The Daily Telegraph
As usual, this was a competitive category with a strong shortlist of personal finance stories from talented journalists. Three stories stood out for the judges initially, with James Fitzgerald’s piece Tens of thousands of Isa investors could face shock tax bills in shares row for The Daily Telegraph emerging as the winner. “A beautifully crafted article,” remarked one judge, with the panel praising James for a “well written and researched piece”. “Impactful work,” commented another judge.
Highly Commended:
600,000 miss out on £350 income tax rebate because HMRC insists on using cheques, Callum Mason, i
Well done to Callum Mason from the i for his story 600,000 miss out on £350 income tax rebate because HMRC insists on using cheques . “There was clear, strong audience impact from this work,” commented one judge. “Effective writing style with great use of page furniture and comments,” remarked another. “He provided solutions to the issues outlined and advice to consumers.”
Shortlist
600,000 miss out on £350 income tax rebate because HMRC insists on using cheques, Callum Mason, i
Financial Services: Time to take account of Neurodiversity, Moira O'Neill, Financial Times Money
How a social media scams epidemic is claiming more victims than robbery, burglary, homicide and knife crime combined, Jessica Beard, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday
Scam victim loses more than £6,000 after buying an £8 camera, Chiara Cavaglieri, Which? Money
Tens of thousands of Isa investors could face shock tax bills in shares row, James Fitzgerald, The Daily Telegraph
The trouble with St James's Place, Charlotte Gifford, The Telegraph
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