June 28, 2026

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Metformin and beta blocker users face 4 day health warning from Monday, June 22

People on these medications are being issued with health guidance by officials 14:26, 21 Jun 2026Updated 09:50, 22 Jun 2026 Some medications affect how your body reacts to the conditions(Image: GETTY) The Met Office has issued a rare amber heat warning between Monday, June 22 and Thursday, June 25 across parts of Wales and South

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Wealth Management

Health disparity researchers see a threat in new rules on NIH grants

Deep inside a White House proposal to overhaul how the government awards grants is a short section that health disparities researchers say could disqualify much of their work from federal funding — perhaps the most serious threat yet to the future of their field. Since it was issued last month, the 412-page proposal has drawn

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Technology

Ashtead Technology acquires Australian firm Seadraulics

(Image credit: Pixabay) Aberdeenshire-headquartered Ashtead Technology has acquired an Australian firm that specialises in tooling and support services for the offshore energy industry.  Seadraulics is based in Perth and provides ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) tooling and support services to the offshore energy industry in Australia and the wider Asia market.  Ashtead Technology is a subsea technology

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Energy

Jackdaw and Rosebank ‘will boost energy security’ – Daily Business

Jackdaw is awaiting final approval (pic: Adura) Two of the North Sea’s stalled assets can make a major contribution to the energy security of Britain and Europe, according to an industry leader. Drilling in the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields, which are undergoing environmental assessments, would bring billions in tax revenues and shore up jobs currently

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Fund

ICICI Prudential vs SBI Large Cap Fund: Returns, risk, expenses, and portfolio holdings compared

Large cap funds are required to invest at least 80% of their assets in large-cap stocks, making them a popular choice for investors seeking exposure to established market leaders with relatively lower volatility. The two big names in this category are ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund and SBI Large Cap Fund. As of May 2026,

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Insurance

Fletchers Solicitors denied £30,000 success fee by costs judge over ‘desultory’ before-the-event insurance checks for personal injury client

A national firm has been denied its entire £30,000 success fee because it failed to make proper checks on whether its client had insurance cover.  Senior Costs Judge Rowley ruled in Evans v Fletchers Solicitors Ltd that the personal injury client could have used the before-the-event insurance policy he was entitled to as part of

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Tax

‘Can I cash in my investment bonds without risking a tax bill?’

In the late 1990s, I took out several bonds with a life insurance company. I’ve never withdrawn any money, but I now want to do so.  The insurance company has told me that I can take £5,000 from each bond without incurring tax.  But is there a risk that adding up the £5,000 withdrawals from

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Energy

Britain’s Energy Crisis Is Driving Manufacturing Offshore

The UK risks a major wave of deindustrialization and widespread factory closures unless the government expands emergency relief measures for manufacturers battling soaring energy costs, a prominent manufacturing trade body has warned, as reported by the Guardian. According to a June 2026 survey by Make UK and the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Britain faces an

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Stock Brokers

Online Stock Trading: Learn How to Start Trading Stocks in the UK

What stocks can I trade or invest in online? With us, you’ll trade on 11,000+ international stocks online. When you trade on shares like Amazon, Apple, and Tesla, you’ll take a long or short position and your profit – or loss – will depend on your prediction.You can also speculate on popular exchange traded funds

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Wealth Management

Are You ’Mass Affluent’ Not ‘Truly Rich’? Sorry, Your Wealth Manager Might Be AI Now

Wealth managers may be ghosting their normie clients and automating the services they currently count on, according to a report from Bloomberg. The article surfaces a revealing piece of jargon used by Debasish Patnaik, a partner at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company: “mass affluent,” referring to wealth management clients with $1 million or less

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