New research by heating and cooling experts BOXT has revealed the nation falls into four distinct “energy personalities”, from ‘careful foxes’ and ‘cosy bears’ to ‘chaotic beavers’ based on the way they use energy at home. But while many households believe they are savvy with their usage, the reality tells a different story. The study
Shark Tank star Mark Cuban made one of the most popular trades during the dot-com bubble, netting billions of dollars by selling his company to Yahoo! Along with learning new technologies and building companies from scratch, Cuban gradually transitioned into the role of an active investor in businesses with long-term growth prospects and mentoring a
Bajaj Life Insurance has launched Bajaj Life Smart Secure ROP, a new insurance solution designed to combine life protection with market-linked wealth creation. The product aims to address a growing demand among Indian families for insurance plans that not only provide financial security but also help create long-term wealth while returning certain premiums at maturity.
Free AI trading bots are increasingly used by crypto, stock, and forex traders in 2026. Many traders use AI tools for market monitoring, alerts, automated execution, and strategy management. The demand is different in each market. Crypto traders need 24/7 trading automation because the market never closes. Stock traders need AI stock scanners, backtesting tools,
According to HM Revenue and Customs, a record 737,891 people submitted Self Assessment returns in April alone – with more than 86,000 filing on Easter Monday. Accountants say many taxpayers are trying to avoid the annual “January scramble” that leaves millions stressed every year. Record numbers of taxpayers are filing their Self Assessment returns early
Memory stocks have boomed during the past year as more investors recognize the connection between AI chips and memory chips. No stock seems to be as hot as Sandisk (SNDK 4.46%), which is up by more than 3,000% during that time. It’s also up by almost 500% year to date, so it’s natural that some
Thousands of British Gas customers who had prepayment meters force-fitted in their homes will between them receive compensation and energy bill debt write-offs worth up to £112m in the biggest energy supplier settlement on record. Great Britain’s energy regulator found that British Gas forced PPMs on homes that were not keeping up with their bills
Compere Patrick Kielty The businesses, projects and personalities driving forward the region’s commercial property industry were honoured last night at the Insider North West Property Awards. The event, held at Manchester Central with Knights as the headline sponsor, was compered by Patrick Kielty and recognised the North West’s outstanding agencies, construction firms, developers, architectural practices,
Up to five million people in England and Wales may be eligible Major council tax rule to change how debt is handled Council tax is now at around £2,392 a year for the average Band D property in England. But many households could be eligible to cut this bill by 25% or more, potentially saving
Image credit: Savills A fast-growing energy supplier has acquired a 20MW solar farm in South Wales, for an undisclosed sum. Fuse Energy has snapped up the fully-consented Cwm Ifor Solar Farm near Caerphilly from Caerphilly County Borough Council. The project will have the potential to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 6,000 homes annually.