Insurance has always promised certainty in uncertain moments. Yet for many policyholders, the lived experience, particularly at claims stage, falls short of that promise. For those working in insurance, this is a familiar tension. Products are well designed, actuarial models are robust, and regulatory frameworks are respected, but when systems, processes and channels fail to
Martin Lewis has welcomed Ofgem’s energy price cap reduction – and an “unprecedented” savings for millions of fixed rate customers too 08:33, 25 Feb 2026Updated 08:33, 25 Feb 2026 Consumer guru Martin Lewis says households can make 14% saving by shopping around (Image: ITV) Consumer champion Martin Lewis says there is a “simple” way for
If you pay the energy bills in your household in England, Scotland or Wales, you’re very likely to save money from 1 April. And thankfully, you don’t need to do anything to see the savings. Estimates of exactly how much less you’ll pay vary, but the government has suggested that a household with typical energy
Energy bills for anyone on price-capped tariffs will drop by 7% from 1 April, energy regulator Ofgem announced this morning. This means that homes using a typical, medium, amount of gas and electricity will pay around £1,641 a year, or £137 a month. You’ll save around £117 per year (or £9.75 per month) compared with
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. British energy bills are set to fall after the government recategorised certain subsidy costs and axed an energy efficiency scheme, bringing the energy price cap lower. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has lowered the cap by
Energy bills will fall by around 7 per cent from April for a typical household after the Government promised households would receive an average £150 cut. Ofgem will reduce the energy price cap by £117 to £1,641 a year for a typical dual fuel household from April 1. The 7 per cent fall is largely driven by
India continues to stand out among global markets. What gives you the most confidence about the medium-to-long-term equity opportunity in India? India continues to distinguish itself on the global stage, offering a rare trifecta of robust growth, manageable inflation, and policy stability. This foundation supports a highly optimistic outlook for corporate earnings over the medium-to-long
Dubai is poised to emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of a historic global wealth transfer, as a new report from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reveals how demographic shifts, market volatility and new investment priorities are transforming where and how the world’s richest families deploy their capital. Released as the first publication in
China technology contract registration is undergoing significant changes as the country updates its regulatory framework for technology-related agreements. The new measures from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, effective March 1, 2026, redefine how contracts for technology development, transfer, licensing, consulting, and services are reviewed and certified. Companies aiming to access China’s technology-focused tax
A massive surge of support for for the personal income tax allowance to rise from £12,570 to £20,000 is putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the spring statement (Image: PA) A campaign calling for a rise in the income tax threshold has hit a major milestone, with increasing pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves