Money Moves

In the context of a government shutdown, various sectors are affected significantly, particularly federal workers and public services. Essential government employees, such as military personnel, border agents, TSA screeners, and FBI agents, are categorized as “excepted” workers and will continue to work without pay. Those employed by the Veterans Health Administration and the U.S. Postal […]

Baroness Michelle Mone has criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves for using language that she perceives as “dangerous and inflammatory.” This comes after a court ordered PPE Medpro, a company linked to Mone and her husband, to pay £122 million for violations related to a Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract. During a recent Labour Party conference

Wildfires have significantly impacted various regions globally, claiming numerous lives and causing substantial economic damage. For instance, in 2023, central Chile experienced wildfires that resulted in 133 fatalities, while California faced devastation with 18,000 buildings destroyed in 2018, incurring damages estimated at $16 billion. Countries such as Portugal, Greece, Algeria, and Australia have similarly faced

A recent survey conducted in Jersey involving 1,250 participants revealed significant concerns among parents and caregivers regarding childcare costs and availability. The survey found that 95% of respondents rated the affordability of childcare as poor or very poor, while nearly 79% indicated a shortage of available spaces. In response to these issues, the government has

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second day, former President Donald Trump has characterized the funding halt as a significant opportunity to pursue his agenda of reducing the federal workforce and cutting departmental budgets. On social media, Trump announced his intentions to meet with Russell Vought, the head of the White House Office of

A report from Morgan Stanley suggests that Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, may be able to generate between £25 billion and £45 billion in tax revenue without violating Labour’s manifesto commitments. The report highlights that Reeves faces the challenge of covering a potential £30 billion shortfall in public finances expected to be addressed in next

A pop-up shop for the fast fashion brand Shein opened in Dijon this summer, accompanied by graffiti that read “Shein kills” and accused the brand of exploitation and environmental pollution. This backlash has not deterred Shein, which plans to establish its first permanent stores in France, including locations within Galeries Lafayette and BHV department stores.

BrewDog has divested its Highlands rewilding estate, Kinrara, which it purchased in 2020 for £8.8 million. This decision comes after the company reported significant losses of £37 million in its beer operations last year. Initially, BrewDog had promised to plant millions of trees over 50 square kilometers of the land as part of an environmental

An estimated 1.4 million adults in the UK are thought to have a gambling problem, as indicated by recent figures from the Gambling Commission. This data comes shortly after the Chancellor’s mention of potential tax increases on the £11.5 billion betting and gaming industry. The commission’s annual survey revealed that 2.7% of adults scored 8

Zaytoun, a social enterprise supporting Palestinian communities through fair trade, reported a 50% increase in UK sales in 2024, reaching £3.2 million. The rise in sales is attributed to a growing consumer interest in Palestinian products, particularly olive oil and Medjool dates, amid ongoing support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Founded to