When investors think about the annual summer driving season, oil and gasoline have historically been the primary focus. This year, oil and gasoline have been headline news daily due to the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. That’s likely to remain the case regardless of how much people drive. But high energy prices could shift
Andrew Wheatley, minister with responsibility for science, technology and special projects in the Office of the Prime Minister (Photo: Naphtali Junior) Jamaica is advancing plans to be among the small developing countries that use nuclear energy for domestic purposes. Minister of Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley, provided an update on the issue
British households could spend around £1.4bn subsidising European electricity bills in 2030 as part of Ed Miliband’s green energy push, a report has warned. The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which was established in 2014, was said to be a way to encourage development from renewable energy firms, such as wind farms, which are essential
It’s tax conference season! getty I’m on the road again! It’s tax conference season, and my first stop in June was San Antonio, Texas, for The Tax Retreat. It’s been a terrific experience meeting up with my fellow tax professionals. I even ran into Charles Barkley (okay, I suspect he was here for the NBA
Donald Trump’s health secretary is no stranger to controversy. Known for espousing discredited claims on everything from vaccines to paracetamol, Robert F Kennedy Jr has used his position as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the Trump administration to ride roughshod over the medical establishment in his mission to “Make America Healthy Again”.
Some people may be eligible for a council tax reduction – here’s how to check if you qualify and how to claim. According to Citizens Advice, certain people could qualify for council tax reduction(Image: Getty) Brits should check whether they’re eligible for a council tax discount. If you meet certain criteria, you may be entitled
Millions of Brits are careful not to exceed their annual ISA allowance – but many don’t realise there is a way to get access to their savings ISAs come with a £20,000 annual allowance(Image: designer491 via Getty Images) A flexible ISA allows savers to withdraw money and replace it later in the same tax year
Wealth managers have warned there is a “clear risk” that even more families will be hit with fines from next April when pensions become liable for inheritance tax. Rachael Griffin, of wealth manager Quilter, said delays in form-filling were “inevitable” because of the complexity of the process. She added: “As more modest estates are caught,
Even if they are exempt from paying, you must still register your car The DVLA warned that you still need to register for tax even if your car is exempt(Image: Getty) Drivers have been put on notice that they must carry out one vital task or risk being hit with a steep fine. Failing to
As health care costs rise and new medical risks emerge, having your family’s health insured is no more a choice but a need. This guide explains how to evaluate and choose a health insurance policy for your family. What does health insurance do? A health insurance policy is a legal contract between