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Government plans to impose a 22 per cent tax charge on cash interest held within stocks and shares ISAs have been criticised by wealth managers, banks and consumer groups. Ministers argue the changes are intended to encourage more people to move money out of cash and into productive investments, supportingContinue Reading
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SpaceX investors were flying high in the aftermath of the company’s initial public offering (IPO) earlier this month. The share price of the Nasdaq-listed stock initially rose 19 per cent on its day of listing on 12 June, from $135 per share and closed at $160.95, making founder Elon MuskContinue Reading
Cyber attacks used to feel distant. They were something that happened to big banks or government agencies. Not anymore. Ransomware hits hospitals. Phishing emails slip into small business inboxes. Even home networks are vulnerable. Behind the scenes, a handful of companies spend their days (and nights) trying to stay oneContinue Reading
UK household energy bills remain a top concern in 2026. Even after price cap adjustments, the average dual-fuel home pays £1,700+ annually for electricity and gas — and that’s before peak-time surcharges that can double daytime tariffs. Combined with the government’s Smart Export Guarantee and zero-rated VAT on battery storageContinue Reading
We tend to judge a garden by how it looks. Photographs reward the view, so the view is what most people plan for. Yet the gardens people actually find calming work on far more than sight. They are planned for sound, scent and touch as well, and that approach nowContinue Reading
Selling a company is, for many business owners, the first time they have ever needed a private bank. For years — sometimes decades — their capital was tied up in their enterprise. When that changes, the transition can be abrupt. Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA, the European arm of theContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Scottish economy has continued to demonstrate resilience despite a “challenging and uncertain” global environment,Continue Reading
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