March 13, 2026

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Energy

Top energy company issues and how to solve them

If you’ve ever been fuming when your energy firm has set your direct debit too high or low, or because your smart meter isn’t sending readings, then you’re not alone. These are the two top issues energy customers face, according to our latest research. Some 7% of people in our latest energy customer survey told

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Stock Brokers

Microsoft Stock Trading Above $400 Amid “Microslop” Chaos and Xbox Rumors

Microsoft stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) is trading higher as it recovers from a recent dip below $400. As of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, shares are hovering around $401.87, up $3.32 (~ 0.83%) during afternoon session. Analysts remain confident, maintaining a “Strong Buy” stance, with an average price target of $594.02, suggesting nearly 50% upside. As Microsoft

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Energy

Bloom Energy vs Plug Power: 2 Fuel Cell Stocks, 2 Completely Different Fates

Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) have both reported Q4 2025 earnings, and the contrast is stark. Bloom delivered a blowout quarter powered by AI data center demand and a profitable service business. Plug Power achieved something far more modest: its first positive gross margin in years. These two fuel cell companies

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Energy

I stopped using my tumble dryer for a month

As someone who writes about all aspects of home energy for a living, I do try to practice what I preach. This is especially true when it comes to saving energy at home. But one place I struggle with this is not using my tumble dryer. While I do embrace methods to use my tumble

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Tax

Spring Statement 2026: What it means for you – from tax to pensions and petrol

The Spring Statement is not a big event like the Budget – but it can influence future tax and spending decisions 13:10, 03 Mar 2026Updated 13:20, 03 Mar 2026 The Spring Statement took place today(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement to Parliament where she insisted Labour has the “right economic plan

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Tax

Spring Statement 2026: Did Rachel Reeves announce any tax changes today?

The personal tax thresholds are currently frozen until the end of the 2030/31 financial year – but did the Chancellor announce any changes to this today? Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaving to deliver her Spring Statement(Image: PA) Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement in the House of Commons this afternoon – but did she announce

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Wealth Management

Alignment, Ecosystem and Execution: Steve Corrin on the Next Stage of the UAE’s Wealth Evolution

Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates has shifted from a fast-growing financial outpost into a jurisdiction with genuine global ambition. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are no longer measured solely by their pace of development, but by the depth of their advisory networks, capital markets and regulatory architecture. As the market matures, the central

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Fund

New fund to help to SMEs in York and North Yorkshire

Get Funded, part of the Mayor’s Business Innovation Fund and backed by £200,000 in funding, launched today (Tue) and will run for the next two years until December 2027. The programme offers small and medium businesses practical support to help them understand their funding options, strengthen financial planning and prepare competitive applications for grants, loans

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Energy

Martin Lewis explains how to slash energy bills before new price cap

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared advice on heating efficiency and fixed tariff deals as the Ofgem energy price cap drops from £1,758 to £1,641 for average households from April 1 Martin Lewis has given people advice about heating bills(Image: ITV) Millions of households are poised to see their energy bills tumble this spring

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Wealth Management

Chancellor must not ‘disincentivise Britain’s wealth creators’

A partner at wealth management firm Saltus has warned the chancellor must use today’s Spring Statement to “promote stability at a time of increasing uncertainty”. Charlie Ambler, who is also co-chief investment officer at Saltus, said: “High net worth individuals (HNWIs) are both drivers of the UK’s wealth and major contributors to tax revenue. “Our

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