Homeowners could be unaware that certain devices can be ‘energy-draining’ even when not in use Household equipment left in standby mode “quietly drains energy and increases your electricity bills”(Image: nicholasellinas via Getty Images) As energy bills remain stubbornly high, homeowners are seeking ways to lower their energy costs. However, many people don’t realise that certain
WASHINGTON — Federal officials have ended a brief pause of more than 100 grants totaling over $5 billion awarded to states to bolster their public health infrastructure. States and organizations that had gotten funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public health infrastructure grant had received notices on Friday telling them that the
The UK and nine other European countries have agreed to build an offshore wind power grid in the North Sea in a landmark pact to turn the ageing oil basin into a “clean energy reservoir”. The countries will build windfarms at sea that directly connect to multiple nations through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Finergic Solutions Pte Ltd, a boutique wealth consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. The transaction is expected to close by April 30, 2026. Founded in 2019, Finergic focuses on core banking and wealth management transformation and has a strong,
The stock has averaged annual gains of more than 50% over the past three years. There aren’t many truly unstoppable stocks, but take a look at the recent performance of Interactive Brokers (IBKR +0.48%): Time period Interactive Brokers Past 3 years 54.05% Past 5 years 33.56% Past 10 years 24.17% Past 15 years 20.71% Source:
Research by price comparison website Quotezone.co.uk found that automatic-only drivers are paying almost double for cover. 07:01, 25 Jan 2026Updated 07:42, 25 Jan 2026 Car insurance warning for anyone who drives an automatic(Image: ) Labour’s electric car push has left drivers facing higher car insurance bills as petrol cars are deemed cheaper. Car insurance prices
enfinium has announced the launch of its 2026 Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund, welcoming applications from projects and organisations to support community initiatives near to its facility in Deeside. In 2025, enfinium’s Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund allocated more than a combined £30,000 to supporting initiatives delivering environmental benefits, improving standards of health, safety and
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Filing a self-assessment tax return can be stressful. Our survey found that more than four in 10 Which? members who do it themselves feel that way. In a separate question, three in 10 members who file their own self-assessment said they find the process difficult. Among this group, confusing terminology and rules were the most
Until a few years ago, only savers with the biggest nest eggs had to worry about paying tax on their savings interest. But higher interest rates have pushed returns up sharply, meaning people with far more modest balances are now being caught up in HMRC’s net. Our analysis of Moneyfacts data found that basic-rate taxpayers