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
The energy price cap is the ‘maximum amount’ that energy suppliers can charge you for each unit of energy It’s unclear whether the price cap will rise or fall between April 1 and June 30, 2026 (stock image)(Image: Monkey Business Images/Getty Images) Ofgem will announce its updated energy price cap this week, with the new
Almost half the public delay or avoid contacting their GP surgery when they are ill, mainly because they think they will struggle to get an appointment. Overall 48% of people across the UK did not bother to ask their family doctor for help – either initially or at all – when they got sick over
From April, more than 864,000 taxpayers will need to follow new digital tax rules under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning more than £50,000 a year, you’ll be among the first to move across. Those earning more than £30,000 will follow from April 2027. HMRC estimates
Insurance premiums may be falling, but prices are still higher than a few years ago. If you’re feeling the squeeze, you might be tempted to cancel a policy and pay for costs yourself. That’s a calculation I made with my 13-year-old cat, Nigel. When he needed surgery last year, the vet bill came to around
Key Takeaways Inland marine insurance protects movable property over land from loss or damage. It covers goods transported by truck or train, not by sea. Inland marine insurance is often called a floater policy because it covers property that moves. Businesses may need this insurance for equipment at job sites not covered by commercial policies.
TLDR: Coinbase has fully launched stock trading for all U.S. users, following a limited rollout in December 2025. Over 8,000 stocks and ETFs are now available with 24/5 commission-free trading in USD or USDC stablecoins. Fractional share trading is supported, allowing U.S. investors to start buying stocks with as little as $1. Coinbase partnered with
When I woke up the other morning, I wondered what I wonder most mornings lately: How bad is crypto doing today? I opened Coinbase to find out. Things were bad, but that wasn’t surprising. What was surprising was the new asset listed on my homescreen: Stocks. Stocks? On Coinbase? Yes, Coinbase now offers stock and
Plymouth City Council voted to increase its council tax on Monday. An increase of £116 this year will mean the 2016 bill of £1,600 will now go up to £2,440. The Labour leader of Plymouth City council, Tudor Evans, said the situation for local authorities had improved with the introduction of a three-year settlement, external