Money Moves

Beef prices in the U.S. are at record levels amid a combination of tight supply and strong demand. As of August, ground beef reached $6.32 per pound, marking a 13.9% increase year-over-year, significantly surpassing the overall inflation rate of 2.9%. This surge in prices is influenced by a long history of low cattle prices, increased […]

Rye House power station, located 18 miles north of London in Hertfordshire, has been operational since 1993, making it the longest-serving gas power plant in Britain. While it contributes substantially to the electricity supply, it also has the distinction of producing some of the country’s most expensive electricity. Owned by a subsidiary of Vitol, the

Bayer, a German multinational corporation, acquired US agrochemical company Monsanto seven years ago, acquiring its extensive seed and pesticide portfolio as well as over 100,000 lawsuits related to allegations that Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide causes cancer. Bayer has already expended billions in settlements related to these cases and is seeking to end ongoing litigation and prevent

This week, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir in the Oval Office, marking a significant diplomatic moment given that it was the first visit by a Pakistani prime minister to Washington in over six years. This event also highlighted the unusual frequency of meetings between Trump

The government has initiated its Pride in Place strategy, aimed at investing in underprivileged communities nationwide. Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed stated that this approach seeks to empower working families in their communities. This strategy aligns with the recent English Devolution and Community Empowerment bill, which addresses community rights, including the ability

At the Meta Connect 2025 developers conference in Menlo Park, California, Mark Zuckerberg attempted to showcase his company’s new AI-enabled smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Display. The demonstration did not proceed smoothly, as Zuckerberg struggled multiple times to initiate a video call with a colleague, prompting him to say, “I don’t know what to tell

Donald Trump has recently directed U.S. attorney’s offices to investigate George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF). This move raises questions about whether the actions of the justice department are being influenced by political motivations rather than objective facts. Soros is a prominent philanthropist known for funding progressive causes, and he has faced criticism from various

Rachel Reeves has advocated for a significant youth migration agreement with the EU as a measure to improve public finances ahead of the upcoming autumn Budget. In her comments to the Times, she suggested that an exchange scheme for young workers could benefit the economy and support growth and business. In May, the UK had

Luxury department store Harrods has informed customers of a potential data breach involving their personal information. It has been reported that names and contact details of some online customers may have been accessed through the systems of a third-party provider. In an email to customers, Harrods referred to the incident as “isolated,” stating that no

Amazon Fresh is set to close all 19 of its locations in London, just shy of five years since the debut of its first store. The chain operated with a “just walk out” technology that allowed customers to enter the store, pick items, and automatically charge their Amazon account upon exiting, employing various sensors and