The calculator asked people to enter financial details, including their income, savings, benefits and expenditure, and no details were saved, bosses said. De Sausmarez told BBC Guernsey that, if introduced, the General Sales Tax (GST) would be part of a package of measures, including reduction in income tax and social security contributions, pensions and other
A financial planning and wealth management firm has expanded with a takeover. Suttons Independent Financial Advisors has bought KSP Financial. Officials say the “carefully selected partnership” reflects an “investment in the long-term future” of the Sale-based business. Founded in 2006, Suttons provides wealth management, tax, pensions and retirement planning advice, with KSP Financial, operating out
On Sunday, EU ambassadors were already concerned about the effect prolonged closure of the Gulf to gas and oil shipments might have on energy prices and shipments of liquified natural gas, of which the EU receives a portion from Qatar, according to a diplomat briefed on the discussions. The shutdown of Qatari production was also
“Conservation is the first public health intervention we have,” he said, noting that ecosystems function as biological barriers against zoonotic diseases. He warned that deforestation, road expansion and urbanisation are increasing contact between wildlife and humans, raising the risk of spillover events. He also said wildlife trade worsens the situation by forcing together species that
House prices in the UK increased in February, avoiding a repeat of the “negative speculation” that depressed the market before last November’s budget, as Rachel Reeves prepares to present the spring forecast on Tuesday. The average price of a home rose to £273,176 last month, up by 0.3% from the month before, according to Nationwide,
reports third-quarter fiscal 2026 results today, Monday, after the market close, with investors eager to see whether the chip connectivity specialist can sustain explosive growth fueled by artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts. Analysts expect the company to report revenue between $404 million and $408 million, far exceeding its previously issued guidance and representing a sharp acceleration
Whether you’re currently stranded in the UAE or another affected country, or have a holiday booked in the near future, you may be wondering what your travel insurance will really cover amid the current chaos 13:09, 02 Mar 2026Updated 13:30, 02 Mar 2026 The situation in the Middle East has affected travellers from around the
A prolonged closure of the massive plant in the Persian Gulf would have a major impact on global supply of the fossil fuel used in electricity generation, heating buildings and powering industry. It follows U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran which began over the weekend. EU member countries were already jittery about the prospect of
According to the latest ‘Brand Finance Technology 100 2026’, the combined brand value of the world’s top 100 technology companies has risen to $3.7 trillion, up 15 per cent from $3.3 trillion in 2025. US technology brands dominate the rankings, with 46 companies on the list together accounting for over three-quarters of the total value
7IM has merged its private client business with Amicus Wealth to create Amicus Wealth Management. 7IM said greater scale and enhanced capability would support its growth ambitions in the UK wealth management market. The merger follows 7IM’s acquisition of Amicus Wealth in December 2023. Dean Proctor, CEO of 7IM, said: “The launch of Amicus Wealth