Rosie Hamilton

Senior Writer

Rosie Hamilton is a Senior Writer on the MSE Money Features team. She looks after all our content related to benefits, reclaim rights, pensions, work-related rights and childcare.

Before joining MSE in 2021, Rosie was the Head of Communications at an estate agent comparison site. She has degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Her commentary and writing have been featured on BBC News, the Daily Mail and the LSE Review of Books, among many others. She's appeared as an expert commentator on BBC Hereford & Worcester, West FM and at the University of DeMontfort Business School.

When she's not researching or writing, Rosie likes to spend her spare time hiking and scouring Vinted. She also volunteers for the MSE Charity.

Rosie is a judge for Headline Money Awards 2026

Latest from Rosie Hamilton

The coronavirus pandemic has made many of us realise that serious illness can hit when we least expect it. Having to take time off work can be stressful both emotionally and financially. But there is support available if you're too unwell to work. This guide looks at what you could get in sick pay and how to claim it.

6 April 2026

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Child Benefit is a monthly payment for anyone with parental responsibilities for children under the age of 16 (or up to 20 in full-time education). It's worth claiming as it can be worth over £20,000 (or more if you've two or more children). We've full detail on how it works, how to claim, and what happens to the Child Benefit payment if you or your partner earn more than £60,000 a year.

6 April 2026

Are you one of 100,000+ women missing out on £1,000s of State Pension?

More than 230,000 women (and some men) are thought to have been underpaid their State Pension and could be due a payout – with the average amount being more than £7,000. While some affected will now get a payment automatically, some will need to claim. This guide explains who may be affected, and shows how to claim, if you need to.

6 April 2026

Many parents can save £100s a year using Childcare Vouchers, which allow you to pay for childcare from your PRE-TAX salary. The scheme closed to new applicants in October 2018, but you can still use them if you signed up before then, and are with the same employer (and the employer still offers them).

1 April 2026

Bank branches continue to disappear from high streets around the country. Over the last three years, more than 1,500 branches have closed. This guide takes you through your options for face-to-face banking and access to cash if your local branch has gone.

18 March 2026

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17 March 2026

Home insurance is there to protect you when the worst happens – from storm damage and burst pipes, to fire damage and vandalism. But what's included as standard in most home insurance policies, and what's an added extra, can vary between policies. This guide looks at different types of damage cover in detail.

12 March 2026

What is fully comprehensive car insurance?

Car insurance is a must-have legal requirement for anyone who wants to take to the road. But there are different types to suit different drivers, so crucially you need to work out which is best for you. In this short guide we tell you all you need to know about fully comprehensive car insurance – and help you decide if it's the one you should plump for.

10 March 2026

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7 October 2025

When you put your money into a current account or savings, it doesn't just sit there. Ethical banking allows you to have a say in how your money is used and to support causes important to you. However, there are still limited ethical banking options in the UK, and banks rarely offer a current account option. This guide covers what ethical banking is and what accounts are available in the UK.

2 October 2025

With the wealth of options available, finding and setting up the right bank account – whether it's your first or you're switching – can seem like a challenging task. In this guide, we go through the basics of what each type of account does and the process of applying or switching.

1 October 2025

Should I switch to Universal Credit from Tax Credits or Income Support?

More than two million people remain on 'legacy benefits' including Tax Credits and income support. But, by the end of 2025, most will have switched over to the Universal Credit (UC) system – the one-stop-shop benefit that's replacing them – but changes to the UC system mean some will be better off if they switch now.

1 September 2025

If you're earning, you'll get tax relief on pension contributions – meaning you get extra money for free on top of the amount you're contributing. But if you're a higher or additional rate taxpayer, you might need to CLAIM the tax relief you're due – sometimes worth £1,000s. Around £1.3 billion of pension tax relief was unclaimed in the five years to 2022.

10 July 2025

30 June 2025

Personal independence payment (known as PIP) provides non-means-tested help if you're aged 16 to 66 and have a health condition that makes everyday tasks difficult. It can be worth up to £9,500 a year as well as being a gateway to other forms of help – yet PIP often goes unclaimed with 100,000s thought to be missing out. Here's what you need to know.

7 April 2025

The Supreme Court is today (Tuesday 1 April) starting its hearing into whether to uphold or overturn the Court of Appeal's surprise ruling that all car finance agreements with hidden commission were unlawful. Yet even if that decision is overturned, some mis-selling payouts are still likely. Here's what you need to know.

1 April 2025