There’s nothing like a warm fire when it’s chilly outside. Oh, it’s gone out, and I’ve got no coal left! I think I might have to find an alternative energy. Although coal is great for a nice cosy fire, there’s only so much of it we can dig out of the ground and burn before
Ludovic Subran, Chief Investment Officer at Allianz, and Christian Kroll, Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE), highlight in a World Economic Forum report that the insurance industry has a central role to play in addressing climate risks, economic instability, and social inequalities. The Forum notes that while skepticism about Environmental, Social, and
HMRC bosses also spoke to MPs about major changes to ISAs and pensions 11:57, 14 Jan 2026Updated 11:42, 15 Jan 2026 HMRC boss John-Paul Marks spoke about the work of his department(Image: Parliament TV) HMRC chiefs have spoken to MPs about major changes coming up affecting many taxpayers. Bosses from the tax authority appeared before
Almost every industry is adopting AI, for better and for worse. But in the world of wealth management, AI is helping advisors give their clients better advice, faster than ever — without charging 1% of your assets every year. It’s smart to be skeptical of AI, especially when it comes to managing your money. But
Exactly how much you can save will largely depend on your home’s insulation and other characteristics Many people are grappling with increased energy costs(Image: Ridofranz via Getty Images) Octopus Energy says that making a simple switch could save up to £65 on annual heating costs – and it only takes a matter of seconds. The
UK households could cut annual energy bills by £1,141 – what you need to know – Birmingham Live Need to know People are urged to act now as high energy consumption in the winter months is pushing everyone’s bills much higher 10:32, 15 Jan 2026Updated 10:35, 15 Jan 2026 There are some quick fixes to
Concerns over capital More than half of the respondents to BlackRock’s survey indicated that they consider data centre energy to be a worthwhile investment, while 37% prefer energy infrastructure over big tech as an opportunity. This shift reflects a growing unease about the capital-intensive nature of AI development. Gartner put a figure to that capital
Everything we know as insurance firm collapses – leaving thousands without cover – Birmingham Live Need to know More than 16,000 policyholders must now find alternative protection after the motor insurance company went into administration Thousands of motorists have been left without insurance after a company went into administration(Image: ) Gibraltar-based motor insurer Premier Insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning – and FSCS protection is in place Ambarish Awale Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer and Emily Wright 10:33, 15 Jan 2026 Around 16,000 UK policyholders lost their motor insurance(Image: Getty) Approximately 16,000 policyholders have been left in the lurch after a Gibraltar-based motor insurance firm serving
Premier Insurance Company Ltd, which underwrote policies for around 16,000 car and van drivers, has gone bust Major insurance firm collapses into administration – with 16,000 drivers at risk(Image: ) Drivers have lost their car insurance – after a major insurer went bust earlier this year. Premier Insurance Company Ltd, which underwrote policies for around