Money Moves

The UK and France are reportedly experiencing economic challenges, prompting concerns about potential tax increases and spending cuts that could impact consumer confidence. This situation raises questions about the performance of retailers, particularly those in the home improvement sector that cater predominantly to these markets. For example, Kingfisher, which operates B&Q and Screwfix in the […]

The recent large-scale far-right protest in the UK highlights the complexities of addressing environmental issues, emphasizing that solutions may require collaboration beyond scientific and environmentalist circles. This gathering represents a convergence of various interests opposing change, revealing the significant financial backing behind far-right movements, which has grown markedly in multiple countries, including the UK and

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised questions about its potential impact on the subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) industry. While SDH is the standard subtitle format across many platforms, concerns have been voiced about the devaluation of human contributions in this creative field. According to Max Deryagin, chair of

Amazon is set to close its 19 grocery stores in the UK, less than five years after launching these till-free locations in London. As part of the restructuring, the company plans to convert five of the stores into Whole Foods outlets, a brand that Amazon owns, which focuses on fresh and whole foods. The company

Mark Robinson, a member of the group Patriotic Millionaires UK, has encouraged the Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) to support a new wealth tax amid ongoing discussions within the party regarding its economic stance. Robinson, who humorously identifies as “the most left-wing man in commercial real estate,” expressed approval of the party’s recent call for a

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its global growth forecast for the year from 2.9% to 3.2%. This adjustment is attributed to stronger-than-expected economic activity in the first half of the year. However, the OECD cautions that growth may decline in the latter half as the effects of increased tariffs become

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) staff will remain out of work for at least another week as the UK Business Secretary plans to meet with suppliers facing potential closure. The disruption to JLR’s production began in late August due to a significant cyber attack, leading to concerns about the viability of the company’s suppliers without external

Porsche’s stock experienced a decline of over 7% on Monday following a warning about delays in its electric vehicle (EV) rollout, which are expected to impact the company’s earnings in 2025. The German manufacturer noted a slowing demand for EVs amid its efforts to balance electrification with its traditional petrol-powered sports cars. Shares of Volkswagen,

Couples planning weddings in Jersey are increasingly focused on obtaining better value for their budgets, as rising costs influence their decisions and the total number of ceremonies declines. In 2024, there were 381 marriages compared to 374 the previous year, yet this figure represents a decrease from the 522 ceremonies recorded in 2014. Molly Happer,

The demand for food banks in the UK has sharply increased, with the latest statistics from the Trussell Trust indicating that over 14.1 million people faced hunger in the past year due to poverty, up from 11.6 million in 2022. Food banks such as Nourish Community Foodbank, serving Tunbridge Wells and south Tonbridge in Kent,