Money Moves

Recent data indicates that over 150,000 individuals in the UK are now facing student loan debts exceeding £100,000, with one borrower reported to owe £298,000. This information arose from a freedom of information request made by Royal London to the Student Loans Company (SLC). The findings revealed that at the end of June, 150,450 borrowers […]

The European Union’s long-planned Entry-Exit System (EES) officially launches on October 12. This system requires non-EU citizens to register biometric data, including facial photographs and fingerprint scans, at the borders of the Schengen Area. Despite extensive preparations over the years, questions remain about its readiness for implementation. The UK, having contributed to the scheme’s initial

Harrods has notified certain customers that their personal data may have been compromised due to an IT breach involving one of its third-party providers. The luxury department store, located in Knightsbridge, London, reported that information taken includes names and contact details of its e-commerce customers. In a statement, Harrods confirmed that the affected data is

On Friday, Democratic lawmakers disclosed documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, which may indicate connections between Epstein and several prominent conservatives, including Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel. The six pages of released documents, provided by the Justice Department to the House Oversight Committee, are part of an ongoing inquiry into the

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group announced that their ABC-affiliated stations will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday night, reversing their previous preemption of the program. This decision follows a period during which the two companies kept the show off the air, despite ABC’s reinstatement of Kimmel. The preemption impacted approximately 25% of

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) is calling for the Department for Education (DfE) to take action regarding issues with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, which has approximately two million members. The union reported significant concerns, including payment delays that have left many teachers in financial distress. They expressed surprise at the volume of inquiries

Howard Rubin, a retired U.S. financier, was arrested on charges of sex trafficking on Friday. He faces allegations of trafficking multiple women, including former Playboy models, for sexual and physical assault in a soundproofed room in his New York City penthouse, referred to in court documents as “The Dungeon.” The arrest of Rubin and his

Some businesses within the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) supply chain are reportedly facing severe financial challenges, with some having as little as seven to ten days of cash left, according to a Labour MP. Ten suppliers expressed their concerns regarding unpaid invoices during a meeting with the government’s Business and Trade Committee. Sarah Edwards, the

Student loan repayments are primarily determined by an individual’s income level. This system is designed to connect the repayment amount with the borrower’s financial capacity, meaning that those with higher incomes may pay more, while individuals with lower incomes will pay less or potentially not at all. The income-driven repayment plans allow borrowers to make

Leoni relocated with her partner, but after a duration of nine months, she decided to return to her parents’ home. The choice to move back was made with the intention of saving money. This decision raises questions about the factors that influenced her return to her parents’ residence. Despite the initial move indicating an intention