2,083 representations were logged concerning Nant Mithil Energy Park on the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales website as the deadline passed. The previous record was 1,100 for Developments of National Significance applications in Wales. The overwhelming majority of the responses were also against the energy park on Radnor Forest with just a handful in support of
These stocks have plenty of fuel to continue growing their dividends. The energy sector can be a great source of durable dividend income. Many companies have long histories of increasing their dividends. Meanwhile, energy demand, especially for clean energy, will continue to grow for decades to come. Clearway Energy (CWENA +1.38%)(CWEN +0.83%), Chevron (CVX +0.49%),
Malawi’s largest public pension fund is sitting on a powder keg of mismanagement: K90.4 billion in unpaid pension contributions, K11.5 billion not credited to members, K4.9 billion paid out for a hotel project while the fund had no board, and a K463 million loss on a land deal in Lilongwe—all uncovered in a confidential regulatory
SINGAPORE – Shame and taboo revolving around sex undermines public awareness and open conversation about a variety of sexual health issues, from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to reproductive health, experts tell The Straits Times. “Patients are understandably embarrassed,” says Dr Tan Kok Kuan. “I have had many patients begin their consult by saying, ‘I don’t
Green Party by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has been branded a “property-hoarding hypocrite” by Labour after it was claimed she owns multiple properties worth around £1.2m. The allegations have surfaced just days before the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, which could cost Keir Starmer his job if the Greens manage to overturn a large Labour
Rental insurance has become a top priority for letting agents and landlords who are “racing” to take out policies, according to lettings platform Goodlord. The imminent introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act in May is “focusing minds across the sector”, the proptech firm says. Major jump There was a 41% increase in demand for rental
The senior executive at one of the world’s biggest private capital firms was shocked. Aquarian, a little-known investor looking to swallow one of the few US life insurers that remained outside private capital control, had laid out its vision for the business. The executive did not like what he saw. Started as a private equity
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Europe’s top wealth managers are rushing to defend themselves against advances in AI after the launch of a tax planning tool in the US intensified concerns that tech disruption would lure customers from traditional advisers.
Car insurance premiums have edged up for the first time in a year, with drivers paying an average of £559 in the final quarter of 2025, according to the Association of British Insurers. Even so, the cost of cover is only part of the picture. Misunderstandings about what policies include can surface at claim time,
Energy companies are obliged to comply with the Ombudsman’s ruling Energy companies are obliged to comply with the Ombudsman’s ruling(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) Households caught in disputes over billing errors, maintenance delays or substandard customer service have been reminded that their energy provider has an eight-week window to resolve matters. In guidance issued to