6 h. ago Any cut to cash Isa allowance ‘may not prompt savers to boost their investments’

There has been speculation that plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced later this month.

Economics

7 h. ago Rachel Reeves set to cut cash ISA allowance in blow to savers — here’s what you need to know

At the moment each person has a £20,000 ISA allowance to use where they wish

Politics

50 h. ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co

Black River film festival invited US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations

Black River film festival brings together US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Planning bill will boost development but not without investment in skills

UK Government action is welcome, but additional pieces of the construction jigsaw must be put in place, writes Richard Whitehead

Events

8 d. ago Rich Americans flock to apply for New Zealand’s ‘golden visas’ after rules relaxed

Coalition government loosened requirements for its Active Investor Plus visa in bid to boost flagging economyWealthy Americans are leading the charge in applications for New Zealand’s “golden visas” after rules on applying were relaxed.New Zealand’s coalition government in February loosened the requirements for its Active Investor Plus visa – commonly known as the golden visa – offering residency to wealthy foreigners in a bid to boost the flagging economy. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Government pledges £900m of sport investment in boost to Euro 2028 and Tour de France plans

Investment will also be made to upgrade grassroots facilities

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves says she ‘chooses investment’ as she prepares to unveil Labour’s spending review – UK politics live

Chancellor will reveal how the government plans to spend almost £1.4tn in 2026-27, rising to almost £1.5tr in 2028-29In Wales politcians from almost all parties have been complaining for years about the UK governments decision to categorise HS2 as a project for England and Wales, even though the line does not go through Wales at all. Treating it as a project that nevertheless benefit Wales means Wales does not get equivalent money for its own infrastructure, under the Barnett formula.According to a report by ITV Cymru, Wales will get £445m for rail in the spending review. ITV quotes a Welsh Labour source as saying:This investment is more than Wales would have had so far had HS2 been Barnettised. It will make a massive difference economically and politically.We need to go much further and faster to get one step ahead of the tactics used by small boat gangs.That is why we will boost investment to secure our borders, with up to £280m per year in the Border Security Command by 2028/29. ...

Politics

3 w. ago Labour Government to make £250m Faslane investment to boost nuclear deterrent

The cash will be part of the Chancellor's Spending Review.

Economics

3 w. ago New Sizewell C nuclear plant backed with £14.2bn government investment

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves backs £14bn Sizewell C build in push for clean energy and jobs

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

3 w. ago Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In a knock to Rachel Reeves’s growth agenda, a report by civil servants at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that the expected surpluses in occupational schemes would be used by businesses to offload their pension liabilities to insurance companies. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

Politics

3 w. ago Merz plans €46bn corporate tax breaks to revive German economy

Finance minister Lars Klingbeil will outline measures to boost corporate investments amid threat of US tariffs

Economics

4 w. ago Cheaper, ‘greener’ flights to boost British Airways customers after SAF investment pays off

Early investments in sustainable fuel have given IAG airlines a ‘competitive advantage’ over rivals

Economics