Money Moves

Harrods, a luxury department store, has recently experienced a data breach affecting approximately 430,000 customer records. The store reported that hackers had contacted them regarding the stolen information. According to Harrods, the affected data was obtained from a third-party provider and consists primarily of basic personal details, such as names and contact information. Importantly, the […]

Rich Mulligan, a 53-year-old stock control worker at Leadec in Coventry, reported that he has not received wages for the past two weeks, forcing him to rely on his retirement savings. His factory, supplying Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), effectively ceased operations about three weeks ago, shortly after JLR suffered a cyberattack on August 31. There

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to host a bipartisan meeting with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday to address the risk of a government shutdown. This announcement follows a recent decision by Trump to cancel a planned discussion with Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer regarding the potential crisis.

Sir Keir Starmer faced multiple inquiries regarding the potential increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the upcoming Budget. During an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the Prime Minister was asked at least five times whether he would rule out raising VAT. This questioning comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is anticipated to need to

Father David Stevenson, rector of St Botolph’s Church in Boston, which hosts the local food bank, reports that the demand for food assistance has remained “persistently high.” He has called for support to address the growing need, particularly as rising heating costs contribute to financial strain for many families. Boston Food Bank is affiliated with

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to support the company and its supply chain following a significant cyber attack that forced production at JLR facilities to halt for nearly a month. Local MP Liam Byrne, who chairs the Commons Business and Trade Select Committee, indicated that additional

Donald Trump recently expressed strong support for Javier Milei, Argentina’s president, highlighting the challenges Milei faces. During a meeting in New York, Trump stated, “We’re backing him 100%. We think he’s done a fantastic job. Like us, he inherited a mess.” The U.S. is reportedly prepared to offer substantial financial assistance to Argentina as the

Labour has pledged to begin the construction of three new towns in England before the next general election. A taskforce has identified 12 potential locations for development, including Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank, and Crews Hill in north London as the most promising sites. Housing Secretary Steve Reed is anticipated to make the announcement

Luke Harborne, a single father of three, has recently had to rely on the Worcester Foodbank after losing his job as a roofer in December. He described his financial struggles as a rapid descent into difficulty, forcing him to move in with his parents when he could no longer afford rent. Harborne expressed uncertainty about

The Library of Things, which opened in Skipton, North Yorkshire, provides residents access to a variety of everyday items for borrowing, alongside traditional library offerings like books and films. This initiative aims to promote sustainability by encouraging people to reduce their consumption of rarely used goods. Among the library’s first users is Susan Mullett, who