More than 860,000 people will have to file regular financial updates with HMRC from April as a new government tax programme is rolled out. Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property will have to use the Making Tax Digital system from 6 April. While some argue it will save time
Local authorities are responsible for providing education, social care, public transport, and culture and leisure. Funding from the Scottish government makes up the bulk of council finances. Council tax makes up a relatively small proportion of each council’s budget but it is the area where the council has the most control. For instance, council tax
Demand for rental insurance has increased ahead of the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act later this year, analysis from Goodlord has revealed. According to the analysis, the Renters’ Rights Act, which will be brought into force on May 1, led to a 41 per cent increase in demand for rental insurance products between September
OSLO, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Norway’s $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, is using AI to screen companies for risks such as potential links to forced labour and corruption, and help avoid financial losses as a result, it said on Thursday. One of the world’s largest investors, the fund holds stakes in around
Odfjell Technology has agreed to acquire a 70% ownership stake in Kaseum Holdings and Razor Oiltools, two companies focused on lightweight intervention and plug and abandonment (P&A) services. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Odfjell Technology’s position in technology-led, higher-margin services, amid increasing activity in P&A and intervention driven by ageing oil and gas fields
Wednesday 25 February 2026 3:09 pm | Updated: Thursday 26 February 2026 9:16 am NYU Abu Dhabi and RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”) today announced a strategic collaboration to advance executive education, thought leadership, and cross-sector engagement in healthcare, biotechnology, and life sciences across the region. The collaboration brings together RTW’s global investment expertise in biopharma and
Today, Mars has launched the Mars Impact Fund, a new enterprise-level philanthropic fund. Mars, Incorporated Mars is a company many people know through small, familiar moments. A chocolate bar in a desk drawer. A bag of treats by the door. A pet food brand that becomes part of a family’s routine. Now the family-owned, principle-driven
Members of West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board endorsed the full business case for the West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund- Regional Drive 35 pilot. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter The West Midlands Combined Authority office in Summer Lane, Birmingham. PIC: Google Street
Payments for the state pension will increase in April State pensioners could get a surprise tax bill(Image: Getty) State pensioners should check whether they will face a fresh tax demand this year. Payouts are set to rise once more in April, courtesy of the triple lock. This mechanism guarantees that payments increase in accordance with
India’s capital markets regulator has updated the framework governing how mutual fund schemes are classified and described, seeking to align product categories with evolving investment strategies while retaining clear investment boundaries for investors. In a circular issued on February 26, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said it has superseded earlier provisions on