March 15, 2026

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Leasehold ground rent to be capped at £250: what home owners need to know

Plans to cap ground rent, end the sale of new leasehold flats and make it easier for existing leaseholders to move to commonhold form part of what the government has described as a ‘game-changing’ shake-up of the leasehold system.  These changes build upon efforts to implement the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Here, Which?

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Property

Leasehold rent to be capped at £250: what home owners need to know

Plans to cap ground rent, end the sale of new leasehold flats and make it easier for existing leaseholders to move to commonhold form part of what the government has described as a ‘game-changing’ shake-up of the leasehold system.  These changes build upon efforts to implement the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Here, Which?

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Energy

Little-known boiler tweak can save on energy bills and keep your home warm

E.ON has shared simple boiler and thermostat hacks that could save you money on your energy bills without sacrificing warmth during the cold weather Mia O’Hare Senior Spare Time Reporter 14:29, 28 Jan 2026 A simple tweak to the boiler can cut energy bills(Image: dowell via Getty Images) There’s a fine balance between maintaining a

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Property

There’s a growing number of Britons moving into abandoned properties – but they’re not squatters… | Money News

Would you live in an abandoned police station, a deserted hospital or a disused office building? What if it saved you hundreds of pounds a month? You may not have heard of property guardianship but it’s a route a growing number of Britons, faced with exorbitant rents, are taking. And it could play a role

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Property

Property guardianship: Could it solve the UK housing crisis? | Money News

Would you live in an abandoned police station, a deserted hospital or a disused office building? What if it saved you hundreds of pounds a month? You may not have heard of property guardianship but it’s a route a growing number of Britons, faced with exorbitant rents, are taking. And it could play a role

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Energy

Unplug these ‘vampire’ devices to slash £140 from energy bills

Research has found that common household devices are costing households over £140 a year – but there are ways to save money on energy bills From this month, the energy price cap has risen by 0.2%(Image: Westend61 via Getty Images) Households throughout the UK could slash more than £140 annually from their energy bills. And

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Fund

Meridian Contrarian Fund’s Q4 2025 Investor Letter

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already

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Tax

Council tax could increase by almost 10% in Cheshire East

The council applied for a 9.9% tax increase last year, but it was refused. Cheshire East Council is under no over control and is run by a coalition of Labour and Independent councillors. It said it was facing a shortfall of £30.9m for the 2026/27 financial year. Councils are legally required to set a budget.

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Energy

Top 10: Energy Consulting Firms

Accenture sits atop this list for its unmatched combination of strategic vision, technological capability and implementation capacity. The firm’s resources and utilities practice is vast, employing thousands of consultants globally who work across every aspect of energy transformation. Accenture’s strength lies in its ability to not merely advise but to build and deploy solutions at

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Insurance

Insurance Sector Flags Tax, Micro-Insurance And Senior Health Cover Reforms In Budget 2026 | Business News

Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 16:51 IST Union Budget 2026 aims to boost India’s insurance sector with tax parity, micro-insurance for rural masses, cyber security upgrades, and higher senior citizen health cover. Thus, budget measures can significantly boost insurance and micro-insurance uptake in India by reducing costs and enhancing accessibility for low-income groups. India’s insurance sector

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