In a world where utility rates are rising faster than inflation, one Dallas teen is working on a nearly limitless energy source for the future. It sounds like the promotion for a science-fiction movie, and Russell Crow — a retired laser engineer, not the similarly named actor — is already on board. The teen is
The tax year ends on 5 April, and several changes that could affect your tax bill take effect the next day when the new one starts. Here are six big tax changes that are on the way – and remember you still have a couple of days to make the most of your tax allowances before
Brimming with sugar, high doses of caffeine, and a cocktail of additives, it’s little wonder energy drinks are scarcely recommended as part of a healthy diet. Yet, they remain among the most popular beverages lining supermarket fridges and shelves across Britain. Marketed as quick fixes for boosting energy and sharpening focus, they have become a
Energy prices are soaring as the war in Iran continues. The Strait of Hormuz, for all intents and purposes, is closed, denying passage to approximately 20% of the global petroleum supply. Higher prices are driving energy stocks up to highs. Among them is Energy Transfer (ET 0.32%), up 16% in 2026. Dramatic price swings aren’t
Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill. Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill.(Image: PA) New Council Tax bills for 2026/27 have now been sent by email or post to households across Scotland with most
Hywel Dda Health Charities’ Wish Fund provides support to families during times of bereavement. The fund enables Hywel Dda University Health Board’s paediatric palliative care team to offer personalised support, keepsakes and memory-making opportunities for families following the loss of a child. Phil and Veronica, parents supported by the Wish Fund, said: “We had the
The regional government has issued an urgent pre-Easter alert about the highly contagious stomach flu spreading across the popular holiday region 12:17, 02 Apr 2026Updated 12:19, 02 Apr 2026 The region’s crowded beaches have been described as a “ideal breeding ground”(Image: Jon Hicks via Getty Images) British tourists planning trips to Spain are being cautioned
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the EU energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The EU is assessing “all possibilities” including fuel rationing and releasing more oil from emergency reserves as it braces for a “long-lasting” energy shock from the Middle East war, the bloc’s energy commissioner has said.
Key changes to the state pension are taking effect over the coming years HMRC has explained the tax rules that apply to the state pension(Image: Getty) HMRC has set out the tax rules relating to state pension payments. The update comes after an enquiry regarding the deductions applied to payments. A state pensioner reached out
Flexi-cap funds have been among the favourites for investors. And for good reason. Flexicaps invest across largecaps, midcaps, and smallcaps dynamically without any upper or lower limit giving unit holders much needed diversification. Moreover, the fund manager is not bound by a rigid mandate (as in the case with multi-cap funds), and this characteristic provides