Ed Miliband has hailed a boost to UK jobs and growth as government data reveals that private-sector companies have pledged more than £100bn in investment into the green economy so far in this parliament. Offshore wind, solar power and the electricity grid make up the bulk of the planned investment, most of it between 2024
Gifts with reservation of benefit are declared by the estate’s executors, whose job it is to tell HMRC whether IHT is due and how much. But if the taxman isn’t convinced by the executors’ explanation, then it can investigate further. Investigators reserve the right to look at bank statements, Land Registry data, insurance policies and
An article you wrote some time back indicated that where children were being gifted a rental property worth less than €400,000, no capital acquisitions tax (CAT) would be due from the child. But would capital gains tax (CGT) be due from the parents? Revenue.ie say CGT is due if you dispose of an asset. They
These pitfalls lurk Off to the post office: The notice of termination from your old health insurance company must arrive on time. Picture: Keystone Health insurance premiums will rise again in 2026. If you want to change insurer or adjust your deductible and model, you have to meet deadlines – and settle outstanding bills on
When Flora Dong talks about wealth management, she rarely starts with markets, returns, or investment products. Instead, she talks about families. Over the past twenty-five years, she has worked with entrepreneurs, business owners, and multigenerational families whose financial lives often stretch across continents. Through those experiences, she has come to believe that managing wealth is
When we think of travel, most of us picture family holidays, airport queues, and last-minute panic buys before a flight. But for employers, staff travel is a very different conversation and a far more serious one. Employers have a legal and moral duty of care to protect their employees. That responsibility doesn’t stop at the
Politics Partly because the number of days on which heating was needed increased, more energy was consumed last year. (File photo) Keystone Switzerland’s final energy consumption rose slightly in 2025 compared to the previous year, by 0.2 percent to 777,870 terajoules (TJ). The main reasons for this are colder weather compared to the previous year
No time? blue News summarizes for you Your money remains blocked for a long time after a purchase and is hardly available ahead of time. If you pay in at the wrong time, you risk paying back taxes and tying up capital. Always check the financial situation of your pension fund and consider alternatives such
Staysure was formed in 2004, specialising in cover for travellers aged over 50 with pre-existing medical conditions, although its policies are available to younger customers too. We’ve reviewed three of its policies: Signature (most comprehensive), Comprehensive and Basic (least comprehensive). Staysure travel insurance is underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance. Please note that the information in
Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over “tight days” during potential cold snaps this winter. In its early winter outlook, the electricity system is