1st Central, a car and home insurer with more than 1.5 million active policies, is in talks with advisers about a potential London flotation. Sky News has learnt that 1st Central, which is run by former Hastings executive Michael Lee, is arranging a beauty parade of investment banks to take place in the coming months.
At the same time, Arora is blunt that even a well-designed core cannot be the single answer. She rejects the fantasy that one system will meet every product, process and workflow requirement in specialty lines, where loss runs, TPA feeds and deal structures vary widely and change fast. “I should say we intend on having
How could income tax decisions affect you?published at 14:19 GMT 13 January 14:19 GMT 13 January Angus CochraneBBC Scotland News Holyrood ministers have used their devolved powers to create a distinct system from the rest of the UK. Scotland has six tax bands, in contrast to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where there are just
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The UK Government recently confirmed the Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until April 2030. Mansion tax and private jet levy to be introduced in Scotland Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced during the Autumn Budget that the Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until April 2030. However, more than 6,800 people have signed a
Country’s first eligible homes Octopus Energy cutting MORE UK households’ energy bills to £0 for 10 years(Image: ) Octopus Energy has officially brought its game-changing Zero Bills revolution to Scotland, launching the country’s first eligible homes where householders won’t have to pay a penny for their home energy bills for at least 10 years. All
Following a landmark investment year, the company has achieved its highest-ever domestic sales since acquisition by Essar in 2011, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy security. The growth seen in 2025 highlights the continued strong demand for refined products in the UK and the essential role of the refining sector. Deepak Maheshwari, chief
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Nowadays, social media has become the main source of health information for people, covering everything from dietary advice to claims about the effectiveness of medications and treatments. However, Professor Zullies Ikawati, a lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), believes that a lot of health information in the digital space is
HMRC bosses also spoke to MPs about major changes to ISAs and pensions 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 the Treasury Committee on January 13 to answer
Horizons, the flagship music programme for showcasing new music from Wales, announced a new round of successful awardees for Launchpad Funding. A shared award fund of £60,000 has been allocated to 32 artists and independent record labels from Wales. For over 10 years the project has played a vital role in supporting and amplifying the