Fusion science and artificial intelligence leaders are raising renewed concerns over a widening STEM skills gap that could jeopardise the future of the energy and technology workforce. As governments and industries invest heavily in advanced energy systems and AI-driven innovation, the shortage of trained workers threatens to slow progress at a critical moment. The warning
Investors placed £530 million into UK funds in November, the strongest month since May 2025, according to data published by the UK’s Investment Association (IA) today. November’s inflows are a marked improvement on 13 months previously, which saw substantial outflows of £5.7 billion in October 2024. This suggests concerns around potential tax changes including restrictions
Following an expensive Christmas period, many will be keeping a closer eye on their energy use to keep bills manageable. But, small changes to how you pay, use, and manage energy at home can make a real difference to how warm your home feels while helping you save energy and reduce your energy bills. Dhara
Lismor Capital has been recognised within the financial services industry as one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms of 2025, following a year marked by strong client inflows, strategic expansion and consistent investment performance across key markets. The recognition forms part of a wider industry awards programme highlighting firms that have demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation and
Illustration of a Last Energy microreactor (Credit: Last Energy) US-based start-up Last Energy has completed a Series C funding round at $100m, led by Astera Institute with participation from AE Ventures, Galaxy Fund, Gigafund, JAM Fund, The Haskell Company, Ultranative, Woori Technology, Galaxy Interactive and other investors. Last Energy is developing a high-pressure water-cooled reactor
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Key Takeaways Homeowners insurance covers your home, belongings, and liability for lawsuits. Mortgage insurance, or PMI, protects the lender if you default on payments. Homeowners insurance is often required by lenders and beneficial for coverage. PMI is necessary if your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s price. Both homeowners insurance and PMI
Key Takeaways Finite risk insurance involves pooling premiums to cover losses, with potential refunds if losses are low. The policyholder may need to pay more if losses exceed premiums, or the transaction ends. Common products include loss portfolio transfers and finite quota share reinsurance. Criticism often targets the obscuring of actual financial conditions or earnings
What is long-term investing? Long term investing is the act of buying and holding assets over an extended period, instead of trying to take profit from small, short-term market movements. Although never guaranteed, the goal is to benefit from compound growth, and the upward trend of the market overtime whilst riding out shorter-term market volatility.*
A range of tax rises will come into force this year that will add to what you owe HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). While it’s not possible to avoid these tax rises, there are steps you can take which could reduce what you will need to pay. Being prepared for these changes is crucial to