Credit: Creative Commons Glasgow-headquartered SEP has completed a $50m growth equity investment in mea Platform, an AI-native insurance technology company founded in 2021. mea, which has been intentionally bootstrapped to date, is now in its fourth consecutive year of profitable growth. The investment will support accelerated product development and deeper customer engagement as the business
Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will tell an event hosted by energy non-profit organisation Community Energy Wales that his party would set up a national energy body for Wales that would be responsible for large-scale projects. Small to medium sized energy projects in Wales, between 10MW and 350MW, need permission from the Welsh government before
NextEnergy Solar Fund keeps dividend target Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:NESF, FRA:5NE) said its net asset value fell in the quarter to 31 December after third-party consultants cut power price forecasts, while the board reiterated its full-year dividend target of 8.43p a share. Tony Quinlan, chair of NextEnergy Solar
Planned spending from Jersey’s health insurance fund (HIF) is not sustainable, the States auditor has said. The fund provides financial benefits for medical and pharmaceutical services to people with health insurance. Over recent years, more money has been taken from the fund to help reduce GP fees and make healthcare more accessible. However, in a
Simon Stygall (Image credit: Azets Wealth Management) Accountancy and business advisory firm Azets Wealth Management has made a number of appointments in South West England and Wales. Simon Stygall joins the firm as a chartered financial planner and director. Stygall’s focus will be on lifestyle planning for business owners and individuals. He was previously with financial
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Villa, Scipioni Park, €15mn What A classically inspired modernist villa designed by architect Marcello Canino, built between 1934 and 1942. While it has been recently modernised, many of the original features, such as panelled ceilings
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Cryptocurrencies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Brevan Howard’s crypto fund slumped 30 per cent in 2025, as a downturn in digital assets stung one of the hedge fund industry’s highest-profile participants in the sector. The BH Digital Asset fund, which bets on
The findings reveal that nearly three in four (71%) coupled-up drivers admit they’ve added their partner as a named driver specifically to cut costs – and the strategy appears to be paying off. Car insurance pricing is based largely on risk. Sharing driving responsibilities spreads that risk, which can lower premiums – especially if the
Tax havens are jurisdictions that impose little or no income tax, often offshore, allowing individuals or corporations to benefit without being residents or citizens. They are commonly viewed as economically stable with secure political systems, which adds to their appeal. Key Takeaways Tax haven countries impose high customs and import duties to generate revenue. Corporate
What do nine-time Grammy-winning billionaire Rihanna, stunning beaches, and a potential 50-megawatt wave-energy project have in common? Barbados! The island nation is deploying a unique type of wave energy technology to convert its renowned ocean waves into sustainable electricity and freshwater. The government of Barbados, through its agency Export Barbados, has signed a Memorandum of