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CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
The AI trade is only just beginning, says Newton's John Porter
John Porter, Newton Investment Management chief investment officer, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's comments on fixed income and the 'Mag 7's run.
The Herald Scotland
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Good news at last for those people in heat networks
However, there is one group of people we've been unable to support - until now. In Scotland, there are more than 30,000 homes whose heating is supplied by a heat network. This is a central source to multiple properties and reduces the reliance on individual gas boilers or electric heaters – it's also what both the UK and Scottish Governments view as the key to achieving net zero targets. But the heat network sector has traditionally been unregulated. If someone is having difficulties with their heat supply and unable to resolve it by contacting their supplier directly, they're essentially left with nowhere to turn. But this is changing. Ofgem has been appointed as the regulator of heat networks across Great Britain. Regulations will start coming into effect in January 2026, and the EHU is now providing an advocacy service for people in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland who use heat networks. We are carrying out this work on behalf of Consumer Scotland, the statutory advocacy body for heat networks in Scotland, and people will be referred to us by Advice Direct Scotland, who are providing first-tier support. And I'm proud to be leading the EHU's approach to this work. We've already identified many challenges. For instance, heat networks are often provided by local authorities and housing associations, and while the supplier is ultimately responsible for setting the price, many of these organisations outsource the billing-related work to other service providers, leading to a great deal of confusion. One lady we supported was without heat supply and desperately needed assistance in topping up her pre-payment meter. She was also experiencing significant mental health-related issues and family difficulties, and did not know whether she should be contacting her housing association or the billing agent for help. It's encouraging to see Ofgem take charge and set out expectations of how a regulated heat network environment will look. It is consulting on plans to implement fair pricing conditions, and also stated a desire to mirror the definition of vulnerability they currently adopt in their role as gas and electricity regulator. This will allow for all individuals in vulnerable circumstances to benefit from the same protections. However, given that the supplier we contacted in the example above was not even aware of the fact that Ofgem's regulations were coming into force, it's clear that there's a long way to go before we can confidently say we're close to where we want to be. We look forward to playing our part in improving outcomes for people and working with partners and heat network service providers to better support those in vulnerable situations with a heat network supply that works for all. John Porter is the Heat Networks lead in the Extra Help Unit at Citizens Advice Scotland
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Telenet CEO pays $12.1m ‘record price' for house with no parking
The boss of a Belgium-based telco who once ran Austar has paid a $12.1m record price for a house with no parking in Woollahra. John Porter, CEO of Antwerp-based Telenet, and his wife Susan Mougey appear on settlement records for 155 Queen St, Woollahra, which achieved the mega result off-market recently via Maclay Longhurst of Sotheby's. Prior to joining Telenet, Porter was the CEO of Australian digital satellite subscription TV provider Austar, which was bought by Foxtel in 2012. His Linked In profile says he is a 'global citizen with American-Australian dual nationality' who has four children, presumably some of them based in Sydney. Longhurst didn't want to discuss the purchasers, saying only that the owners were based overseas. 'It was only on the market for a week, but these buyers loved the location because it's walking distance from Woollahra village,' he said. 'It's definitely the highest price ever for a house without parking in Paddington/Woollahra and probably Australia.' There's no doubting the charm and beauty of the incredible home, which records show was owned by hedge fund manager David Curtis and his wife Joan, who bought it for $5.65m in 2017. Woollahra Council approved their $450k reno in 2020, which merges the classical Victorian front of the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with a contemporary addition. There was no possibility for off-street parking at the 291sqm block — it backs onto a public park. Longhurst's had a string of big sales recently, including the $12.4m deal for Dr Andrew Goy's Bourke St, Surry Hills warehouse (the old Labor club) which was a new suburb record for Surry Hills. He's also recently broken a range of street records — nine this year he advises — including 49 Glenview St, Paddington which records show is owned by Joseph McGlennon, creative director at Doctor V Energy Drinks, and his wife Janet for $9.3m; and 302 Moore Park Rd, for $9.75m owned by Mirvac CEO and managing director Campbell Hanan. The purchaser was Declan Boylan, founder of Seven Consulting.
Daily Telegraph
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Telenet CEO pays $12.1m ‘record price' for house with no parking
The boss of a Belgium-based telco who once ran Austar has paid a $12.1m record price for a house with no parking in Woollahra. John Porter, CEO of Antwerp-based Telenet, and his wife Susan Mougey appear on settlement records for 155 Queen St, Woollahra, which achieved the mega result off-market recently via Maclay Longhurst of Sotheby's. Prior to joining Telenet, Porter was the CEO of Australian digital satellite subscription TV provider Austar, which was bought by Foxtel in 2012. His Linked In profile says he is a 'global citizen with American-Australian dual nationality' who has four children, presumably some of them based in Sydney. MORE: Beloved city pub's future up in the air Longhurst didn't want to discuss the purchasers, saying only that the owners were based overseas. 'It was only on the market for a week, but these buyers loved the location because it's walking distance from Woollahra village,' he said. 'It's definitely the highest price ever for a house without parking in Paddington/Woollahra and probably Australia.' There's no doubting the charm and beauty of the incredible home, which records show was owned by hedge fund manager David Curtis and his wife Joan, who bought it for $5.65m in 2017. Woollahra Council approved their $450k reno in 2020, which merges the classical Victorian front of the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with a contemporary addition. There was no possibility for off-street parking at the 291sqm block — it backs onto a public park. Longhurst's had a string of big sales recently, including the $12.4m deal for Dr Andrew Goy's Bourke St, Surry Hills warehouse (the old Labor club) which was a new suburb record for Surry Hills. He's also recently broken a range of street records — nine this year he advises — including 49 Glenview St, Paddington which records show is owned by Joseph McGlennon, creative director at Doctor V Energy Drinks, and his wife Janet for $9.3m; and 302 Moore Park Rd, for $9.75m owned by Mirvac CEO and managing director Campbell Hanan. The purchaser was Declan Boylan, founder of Seven Consulting.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jill Sobule's death: photos show heavy damage to home in devastating fire aftermath
Photos of the home where singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead were released Friday, revealing extensive fire damage to the Woodbury, Minn., residence. The blaze, which broke out early Thursday morning, blew out the home's front windows, scorched the exterior, and caused much of the roof to collapse. The most severe damage appeared concentrated around the central entrance, where the window above was completely destroyed, exposing a gutted interior. The images show smoke-blackened siding near the front door and fire damage stretching across the second floor. The street-facing portion of the shingled roof was visibly buckled, while the rest appeared to have caved in entirely. The right side of the home's siding was stripped away, revealing the insulation beneath. 8 Photos of the home where singer Jill Sobule was found dead were released Friday, revealing extensive fire damage to the Woodbury, Minn., residence. FilmMagic 8 The blaze, which broke out early Thursday morning, blew out the home's front windows, scorched the exterior, and caused much of the roof to collapse. AP 8 The home of Jill Sobule showed heavy damage on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Woodbury, Minn., a day after a fire engulfed the house, killing the 66-year-old singer-songwriter. AP Sobule, known for her groundbreaking '90s hits 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' the latter of which was featured in the movie 'Clueless,' died on Thursday, several of her former colleagues confirmed to The Post. The singer was 66. 'Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture. I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others,' the singer's manager, John Porter, told The Post on Thursday. Police received a call at 5:30 a.m on May 1 for 'an active house fire,' Woodbury, Minn. law enforcement said in a statement posted on Facebook. 8 The most severe damage appeared concentrated around the central entrance, where the window above was completely destroyed, exposing a gutted interior. AP 8 Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hits 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' the latter of which was featured in the movie 'Clueless,' died on Thursday, several of her former colleagues confirmed to The Post on Thursday. Sobule was 66. WireImage for Sundance Film Festival 8 'Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture. I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others,' the singer's manager, John Porter, told The Post on Thursday. AP 'Upon arrival, responders observed the house fully engulfed in flames. The homeowners reported one person was possibly still inside the home,' police added. 'Woodbury firefighters began actively fighting the fire while also searching for the missing person. Tragically, the missing female, in her 60s, was located deceased inside the home.' Woodbury Police officially identified Sobule as the decedent on Friday. 8 Police received a call at 5:30 a.m Thursday for 'an active house fire,' Woodbury, Minn. law enforcement said in a statement posted on Facebook. WireImage 8 'Upon arrival, responders observed the house fully engulfed in flames. The homeowners reported one person was possibly still inside the home,' police added. Variety via Getty Images 'WPD can confirm the victim of the fire yesterday morning was Jill Sobule,' WPD patrol commander Tom Ehrenberg told The Post. 'The Ramsey County Medical Examiner did not finalize the cause of death. The fire itself, including the cause, is still under active investigation, which is standing operating procedure,' the spokesperson also shared. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office revealed to that the investigation into Sobule's cause of death is pending toxicology results to see if drugs, alcohol, or carbon monoxide were contributing factors. The tests could take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Investigators are also trying to figure out if Sobule was still alive when the fire broke out, the spokesperson said, per TMZ. Sobule was in Minneapolis to visit friends, record an episode of 'The Brian Oake Show' podcast and prepare for a show, 'Jill Sobule presents F*ck 7th Grade & More: A Pride Month Event!,' the outlet added.
