James Whitfield

Business & Consumer Finance Writer

James Whitfield covers UK high streets, retail and small business, tracking how local economies adapt as consumer habits and commercial property change.

61 articles · Writing for Daily Junction since September 2025

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Lifestyle

How to Make an Authentic Curry from Scratch

Ditch the jar — learn to build real depth of flavour with homemade curry bases and spice blends.

James Whitfield · Jan 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Lifestyle

Knife Skills for the Home Cook: The Techniques That Change Everything

A sharp knife and the knowledge to use it properly can transform your cooking from laborious to genuinely joyful. Here is what…

James Whitfield · Jan 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Business

How Current Interest Rates Are Reshaping UK Business Finance

With the Bank of England's base rate continuing to weigh on borrowing costs, UK businesses are rethinking how they fund growth…

James Whitfield · Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Personal Finance

What Is Quantitative Easing and How Does It Affect UK Households?

Quantitative easing has shaped UK interest rates, inflation, and household finances for over a decade. Here is what it actually…

James Whitfield · Jan 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Lifestyle

One-Pot Meals the Whole Family Will Actually Eat

Less washing up, more flavour — one-pot recipes that please even the fussiest eaters.

James Whitfield · Jan 13, 2026 · 5 min read

Lifestyle

The Great British Cheese Guide: 30 Cheeses Every Foodie Should Know

From the crumbling tang of a proper Cheshire to the rich, butter-soft depths of a ripe Vacherin-style Tunworth, Britain produces…

James Whitfield · Jan 11, 2026 · 6 min read

Lifestyle

How to Meal Prep on a Budget in the UK: A Complete Guide

Cut your weekly food bill by up to 40% with smart meal prep strategies and batch cooking tips.

James Whitfield · Jan 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Personal Finance

What Is a General Investment Account (GIA)? The UK Guide

A General Investment Account lets you invest beyond your ISA allowance with no contribution limits — but tax applies to gains and…

James Whitfield · Jan 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Lifestyle

Starting an Allotment in the UK: The Complete 2026 Guide

With waiting lists stretching years in some boroughs and seed catalogues selling out by February, the allotment revival shows no…

James Whitfield · Jan 1, 2026 · 6 min read