July 23, 2026

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Best Home and Auto Insurance Bundles of 2026

Homeowners and car insurance have at least one thing in common — rising premiums. The average cost of auto insurance jumped 18% between June 2025 and June 2026, according to data from the insurance comparison platform The Zebra. And, many homeowners will see their home insurance rates increase as well, though it’s projected to rise

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Fund

Defence secretary says 'difficult but necessary' choices made to find extra armed forces funding – BBC

Defence secretary says ‘difficult but necessary’ choices made to find extra armed forces funding  BBC Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence  BBC Next chancellor will have to find £5bn to fund black hole in defence funding, government figures reveal – UK politics live  The Guardian £15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and

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Insurance

Middle East crisis prompts more Brits to value travel insurance

Customers are increasingly recognising the value of travel insurance in light of the recent crisis in the Middle East, according to new Abta research.   However, a quarter of travellers put themselves at risk by not taking out travel insurance at time of booking trips, warns the association.   When pollsters asked if the conflict

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Property

What’s happening to house prices?

The average UK home is now worth £270,080, with the latest Land Registry figures showing annual house price growth of 3.8%. However, these figures need to be approached cautiously because changes to stamp duty thresholds in England and Northern Ireland last April have influenced year-on-year comparisons. Data also shows that prices jumped up marginally, by

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Fund

Western Asset Total Return Unconstrained Fund Q1 2026 Commentary (WAARX)

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale,

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Investments

Yew Tree Investments Being Wound Up

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has secured a court order to wind up Yew Tree Investments Limited. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] petitioned the Supreme Court of Bermuda [Court] to wind up Yew Tree Investments Limited [Company] pursuant to section 36[1][b] of the Investment Funds Act 2006 [IFA], and Part XIII

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Insurance

Best Life Insurance Companies of July 2026

Life insurance can help you replace lost income, pay off large debts or leave a financial legacy after you die. But there are many policy types to choose from, plus coverage limits, eligibility requirements and rider options that can make the process even more confusing. CNBC Select reviewed more than 40 life insurance companies to

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Fund

Keir Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence – live updates – BBC

Keir Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence – live updates  BBC Starmer delays spending on military housing to fund defence plan  The Telegraph £15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe  GOV.UK Starmer unveils extra £15bn for UK defence, with some road and energy projects scrapped to fund rise – politics live  The

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Wealth Management

RWA Wealth Partners Named to CNBC Elite Advisors List

RWA recognized as one of the top U.S. wealth management firms serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients BOSTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RWA Wealth Partners, a national independent and boutique wealth management firm responsible for $21.5 billion in client assets, announced today that the firm was named to the inaugural CNBC Elite Advisors List, which

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Wealth Management

The importance of mental health in the workplace: A 2026 guide for employers

The importance of mental health in the workplace: A 2026 guide for employers An employee can be in every meeting, answer every message, and still be quietly struggling. That is why the importance of mental health in the workplace belongs at the center of every 2026 workforce strategy. Mental health at work affects how people

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