March 15, 2026

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Energy

Stop using tin foil behind radiators and swap to a safer alternative that cuts energy bills

Experts warn viral tin foil radiator hack could cause damage recommending an alternative instead to safely cut energy bills and heat homes faster This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Experts warn viral tin foil radiator hack could cause damage recommending an alternative

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Tax

Thousands face unexpected tax bill hike in 2026

Thousands of self-employed workers and freelancers are finding their tax bills are higher than they expected this month For those who are self-employed, freelancers and small business proprietors, the shock typically arrives when they access their HMRC account(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) Thousands are reeling this January after checking their Self Assessment tax bill and

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Insurance

Why your annual travel insurance might not cover a cruise holiday

Many travellers assume an annual travel insurance policy will cover them on a cruise. But cruises are often treated differently from standard holidays, and cover is not always included as standard. In fact, 32% of annual travel insurance policies only include cruise cover as a paid add-on, while 14% don’t offer cruise cover at all,

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Insurance

Zurich goes public with £7.7bn bid for UK insurer Beazley

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zurich Insurance has approached Beazley with a £7.7bn takeover proposal after the Lloyd’s of London insurer rejected a lower bid earlier this month. The Swiss insurer said on Monday that it was offering £12.80 per

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Investments

Logic Investments calls in administrators

Administrators have been called in to Logic Investments after it did not have sufficient funds to pay out redress. On January 16, the company entered special administration, a month after the Financial Conduct Authority prevented it from accepting new clients without consent from the regulator. Logic Investments is FCA authorised and regulated to provide wealth

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Tax

8 tips for landlords filing a 2024-25 tax return

The government estimates 2.82 million landlords will need to file a tax return before midnight on Saturday, 31 January this year. If you earn property income, whether from long-term tenancies or short-term lets, such as Airbnb, there are several things you need to consider when filing for the 2024-25 tax year.  Here, Which? shares eight

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Energy

UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, ranked by Which?

All three of the biggest firms received overall scores of less than 60% as well as just two stars in the consumer group’s customer survey. Scottish Power received the lowest overall score of 56%, receiving fewer points than any other provider when it came to its handling of complaints. EDF came second to last with

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Wealth Management

9 health stories to watch in 2026

2026 is set to be another tumultuous year in healthcare. The biggest HIV story is likely to be the rollout of a new HIV-prevention jab at around 360 clinics. Here are nine stories that Spotlight will keep a close eye on.  1. How will things go with the local rollout of a new HIV-prevention jab? 

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Tax

Warning for Brits as HMRC ‘under no obligation’ over tax refunds

A group is urging taxpayers to double-check they’re not being stung through the PAYE system The group is urging taxpayers to double-check they’re not being stung through the PAYE system(Image: Nico De Pasquale Photography via Getty Images) Tax officials overcharged workers £3.5billion in income tax last year, leaving 5.6 million Brits out of pocket, new

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Investments

Space investments set to rise in 2026 after record year

Global investment in space technology is expected to keep rising in 2026, driven by defense-related satellite spending and private funding for launch capacity, according to investment firm Seraphim Space. Governments are increasingly treating space infrastructure as a strategic priority, fueling competition for defense-linked systems, missile protection capabilities and AI-enabled space hardware, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

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