When Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web in 1989, his vision was clear: it would used by everyone, filled with everything and, crucially, it would be free. Today, the British computer scientist’s creation is regularly used by 5.5 billion people – and bears little resemblance to the democratic force for humanity he intended.
The frozen personal allowance and rising state pension has more into paying tax – leading to a huge rise in letters from HMRC 09:44, 30 Jan 2026Updated 10:00, 30 Jan 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves in November extended a tax freeze started in 2021(Image: Getty Images) Frozen income tax thresholds have triggered over a million additional
The Warm Fund, introduced by the Cadent Foundation, aims to help around 10,000 households over the course of the year who are struggling to heat their homes amid persistently high energy costs. Delivered through a network of charity partners, including Citizens Advice, Groundwork and Act on Energy, the scheme is designed to provide practical, immediate
Titan Wealth has completed the acquisition of Independent Wealth Planners (IWP), adding £6.9bn of client assets and bringing the group’s total AUM to £44bn. The deal places Titan Wealth among the largest and fastest growing national advice businesses, with 225 client-facing financial advisers now operating across the UK. It also enhances Titan Wealth’s vision of
The first women’s health hubs have opened in Wales, offering support for menopause, contraception, and menstrual health closer to home. By March 2026, hubs will be available in every health board, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). Sarah Murphy, the minister with responsibility for women’s health, said: “Women’s health hubs will make it easier
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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email UK health bosses have issued a warning following an outbreak of the Nipah virus in India. It comes as two cases of the deadly virus have
Energy companies distribute the £150 Warm Home Discount to people’s bills, meaning households who are eligible should get the discount automatically, provided their supplier has over 1,000 customers. The government also said that 345,000 Scottish low-income households would now automatically receive the rebate next winter, bringing Scotland’s policy in line with England and Wales. Previously,
Millions will now receive £150 each winter until the winter of 2030 By HARVEY DORSET, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 22:30, 29 January 2026 Millions will receive £150 each winter until the winter of 2030, the Government has said, as it extends its Warm Home Discount to the end of the decade. The scheme started
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Microsoft’s capital expenditures reached $37.5 billion for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, with roughly two-thirds going to GPUs and CPUs as “customer demand continues to exceed our supply,” Microsoft EVP and CFO Amy Hood