July 23, 2026

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ITA Business Consultants Highlights a Practical, Year-Round Approach to Tax and Business Advisory Support

  • June 16, 2026
  • 3 minutes read

In a business environment shaped by changing regulations, tighter reporting expectations, and growing financial complexity, ITA Business Consultants is reinforcing the value of practical, year-round tax and business guidance for companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Through its online platform, ITA Business Consultants, the firm provides access to professional

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Tax

Many DWP Universal Credit claimants missing £500 Council Tax help

  • June 16, 2026
  • 10 minutes read

Council Tax Support (CTS) is one of the least understood parts of the benefits system, despite being worth hundreds of pounds a year to low-income households. Now experts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) say the Government should consider merging Council Tax Support into Universal Credit – a move that could make claiming easier

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Energy

NEA to boost new-energy integration, consumption amid surging demand

  • June 16, 2026
  • 3 minutes read

An aerial drone photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows a view of the Huitengliang wind farm in Xilinhot City, Xilingol League, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Photo: Xinhua) China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has called for further efforts to enhance new-energy grid integration and consumption to ensure a solid start to the 15th

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Investments

PSP Investments outperforms 10-year benchmarks and posts solid performance in fiscal 2026

  • June 16, 2026
  • 5 minutes read

Highlights at March 31, 2026: 10-year net annualized return stands at 8.8%. Net investment gains above the Reference Portfolio totalled $8.6 billion over five years and $14.5 billion over ten years, achieved within funding risk tolerance. Net return of 6.5% recorded in fiscal 2026. Net assets under management grew to $320.6 billion, an increase of $20.9 billion

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Energy

Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year

  • June 16, 2026
  • 9 minutes read

More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m) a year, according to new analysis by Carbon Brief.  Climate change-induced extreme heat is driving up the use of air conditioning across the country, as people try to cope with record-breaking temperatures.  This demand, however, is straining the country’s power grid and raising emissions. 

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Insurance

Should you pay for insurance monthly or is it cheaper annually?

  • June 16, 2026
  • 9 minutes read

Consumer group Which? has warned that drivers who cannot afford to pay their annual premium upfront are being hit with what campaigners describe as a “poverty premium” – effectively paying extra simply because they need to budget month by month. The warning comes as separate research reveals that nearly two-thirds of insurance customers would be

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Wealth Management

Merit Financial taps Prizm to bring digital insurance into its wealth management offer

  • June 16, 2026
  • 1 minute read

The RIA aims to close the gap between financial planning and personal insurance coverage. Merit Financial Advisors has struck a deal with Prizm, a digital insurance platform built for the personal-lines market, giving the national RIA’s advisors the tools to weave home, auto, umbrella, and other personal coverage recommendations directly into their clients’ financial plans.

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Energy

Appliances that use most energy and button that could lower your bills

  • June 16, 2026
  • 1 minute read

The energy price cap is set to rise by again from July 1 11:15, 16 Jun 2026Updated 11:50, 16 Jun 2026 Some devices use considerably more energy than others(Image: monkeybusinessimages via Getty Images) In just over a fortnight, the energy price cap will rise once more for households throughout the UK. Between July 1 and

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Tax

HMRC tax return alert if you’ve earned ‘over £1,000’

  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minutes read

HM Revenue and Customs has issued a reminder to certain UK workers to check whether they need to complete a tax return HMRC issued a reminder to workers with a “side hustle”(Image: Getty) Certain workers across the UK have received a reminder from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). If you’ve made “over £1,000” you may

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Wealth Management

Best smart scales for Apple Health in 2026: Top picks

  • June 16, 2026
  • 7 minutes read

We’ve put the top smart scales to the test—here are the best ones that sync with Apple Health seamlessly Modern smart scales have evolved to do far more than just track weight. Nowadays, they can measure muscle mass, body hydration, heart rate, and so much more.  However, not all of them are compatible with Apple

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