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Amy Knight

Amy Knight

Lead Writer & Spokesperson

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Education

  • Public Policy Economics, Oxford University
  • Communicating with Diverse Audiences, University of Surrey
  • BSc Hons, Psychology, University of Nottingham
  • QTS, Nottingham Trent University

Previous Experience

  • Editorial Manager, Transmit Startups & Smarta
  • Founder, Dottem & Crossem
  • Marketing Communications Manager, National Enterprise Network
  • Executive Development Team Member, Cranfield University
  • PR & Communications Manager, Bicester Village
Amy Knight is a business commentator at NerdWallet UK and also covers personal finance news.  Amy has been a regular face on BBC programmes such as Rip Off Britain, The One Show and BBC Breakfast, discussing the impact of government policy on SMEs and tips for customers affected by bank outages. She can often be heard discussing the latest economic headlines on live radio and finance podcasts. Amy's commentary has appeared in national publications including The Telegraph, Business Money, Financial Times Adviser, The Independent, Bloomberg, The Fintech Times, Small Business UK and more. With previous experience at a leading Startup Loans delivery partner and a national entrepreneurship charity, Amy is passionate about enterprise support. She enjoys speaking at business networking events, communicating complex financial topics in an accessible way for startups and solopreneurs. Amy is passionate about supporting people from diverse backgrounds to attract investors, cultivate business relationships and thrive on their entrepreneurial journey. In 2024, she completed a course with the University of Oxford in Public Policy Economics, covering topics such as social security, welfare, economic growth and behavioural policies.

The latest from Amy

Loans for People on Benefits

Loans for people on benefits do exist, but they usually come with far higher interest rates than other types of loans, meaning it will cost you more to pay the…

What is Freelancing and is it for you?

Freelancing can be a fantastic way to take control of your professional life, giving you the flexibility to work when and where you want, and do more of the things…

Going Self-Employed: What You Need to Know

Making the shift from regular employment and a PAYE salary at the end of every month to working for yourself is a big decision no matter what your circumstances. Here…

How Does the Energy Price Cap Work?

The energy price cap is set by energy regulator Ofgem. It doesn’t cap bills but instead limits how much energy providers can charge consumers for the units of energy they…

Student Loans: What You Need to Know

There are two main types of loan, and you repay yours only when you stop studying and only when you earn above a certain salary threshold.

7 Tips to Help Small Businesses to Manage Rising Staff Costs

An uplift in the minimum wage is great news for lower-paid workers but it’s causing some concern for smaller companies which have been hit hard by the hike in employer’s…

Water Bills Going Up: Tips To Save Money

Water bills are set to increase between now and 2030 as companies face pressure to stop spills, solve leaks, and go green. This year, water will cost an extra 26%…

Apprentice to Owner: How a Teenager Saved a Salon and Built a Thriving Beauty Business

Faced with the possibility of redundancy, not many 19-year-olds would have the guts to take on a high street business. But that’s exactly what Hannah Warburton-Vaughan did to save her…

Premium Bonds: Is the Nation’s Favourite Prize Draw a Good Bet for Your Savings?

Premium Bonds are one of the safest places to stash your cash, and winnings are exempt from tax. But, with rates falling, fewer people will win big prizes, though it…

Are Energy Prices Going Down in 2025? Should I Fix?

The Ofgem energy price cap is currently around 9% higher than this time last year for a typical UK household. Find out whether energy prices are going down in 2025.

What is CPI (the Consumer Prices Index)?

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measures the annual change in average prices paid by consumers for a range of goods and services that represent regular expenses, like groceries or petrol.

Survey: The UK’s Reliance on Cash in 2025

Our financial lives are increasingly dominated by digital transactions, yet for many people, cash remains a vital form of payment and an essential budgeting tool. Discover how attitudes towards physical…

Anxious About Making Tax Digital? Here are 4-Steps for a Smooth Transition

If you’ve heard of the Government’s plans to go fully digital with tax but are unsure how and when the rollout will apply to you, you’re not alone. Get tips…

Revealed: 4 Romantic Valentine’s Gifts That Can Also Make You Money in 2025 

If you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging gifts, why not give each other the gift of greater financial security? Here, Amy Knight takes a light-hearted look at four…

Ask The Experts: Am I Too Old to Start a Pension?

The rising cost of living and economic uncertainty have left people of all ages unsure about preparing financially for later life. However, as NerdWallet’s Amy Knight discovers, whatever stage you’re…