Money Moves

In the wake of George Osborne’s controversial “pastygate” budget proposal 13 years ago, where he planned to introduce a 20% VAT on hot food, the price of a Greggs sausage roll was 66p. As of 2025, the same item costs £1.30. Since Osborne’s U-turn, prompted by public backlash including from Greggs, rising food price inflation […]

An estimated 270,000 drivers in the UK will receive approximately £200 million in compensation from car insurers following findings from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that insurers had undervalued vehicles in certain claims situations. This compensation is aimed at addressing concerns that drivers were not appropriately compensated when their vehicles were stolen or written off.

A union has highlighted the pressing need for assistance from the Labour Party for workers linked to supply-chain firms affected by the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) shutdown following a cyber attack. JLR’s production has been halted for over two weeks, raising concerns that firms depending on JLR could face insolvency without intervention. Unite’s regional officer

Many teachers who retired this summer are experiencing delays in receiving pension payments that were due at the start of September. Several educators have reported issues with the Teachers’ Pensions scheme, which administers pensions on behalf of the government, citing backlogs and inadequate communication. Sally Close, a retired teacher from south London, mentioned that she

In recent years, numerous large corporations have faced criticism regarding their responses to political and social issues, particularly related to the Trump administration. Many companies have reportedly opted to sidestep overt criticism of the administration while also facing backlash for their perceived lack of support for progressive movements. For instance, Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show

City officials in Amsterdam are exploring an unusual strategy to maintain cleanliness by removing some litter bins. This approach aims to address a problem attributed in part to individuals searching through the bins for refundable deposits on discarded items. Complaints regarding litter have increased in the city, particularly after the implementation of a deposit system

Samantha Stobo and her friend enjoyed a two-week trip to Italy, but Stobo found the country’s late dining culture less appealing. At 32, she prefers to dine at 5:30 PM, a stark contrast to the Italian norm, where dinners begin after 8 PM. Stobo believes that earlier dining times might promote better health, noting studies

The UK government’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has indicated that it has not yet been formally requested to evaluate the potential carbon emissions impacts of plans to expand Heathrow Airport, which include the construction of a third runway. The CCC stated that it would be willing to provide an assessment if approached by the government.

Care and Relief for the Young (CRY) Jersey, a charity shop located in Jersey, has reported an uptick in house clearances for individuals preparing to leave the island. The organization has observed a corresponding rise in donations and requests for item collection. Elk Hargreaves, the general manager of the charity shop, highlighted the need for

In the 2023-24 tax year, British households deposited a record £103 billion into tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), with a noticeable preference for cash ISAs over stocks and shares versions. A total of 15 million ISAs were opened, increasing from 12.4 million the previous year, marking the highest level in 13 years. The demand particularly