Money Moves

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has faced significant operational challenges over the past two weeks due to a cyber attack that became public on September 1. The incident led the company to shut down its computer systems and halt production globally, affecting factories in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton, which are expected to remain idle at least […]

AstraZeneca has paused its £200 million investment plan for a research site in Cambridge, impacting the UK pharmaceutical sector. This initiative was originally unveiled in March 2024 by the previous government and was expected to generate 1,000 jobs. The postponement follows Merck’s recent cancellation of a £1 billion UK expansion, which it attributed to insufficient

AstraZeneca has paused a planned £200 million investment at its Cambridge research facility, which was part of a larger £650 million investment package announced earlier in March 2024. This delay affects potential job creation, as the halted project was expected to generate approximately 1,000 jobs. The decision follows AstraZeneca’s earlier cancellation of a £450 million

A recent article from the Guardian titled “‘It more than halved my rent’: students on their best money-saving tips” discusses various strategies used by students to save money, reflecting on contemporary student life. One reader, Robert Webb from Yeovil, Somerset, shared his own experiences from the 1960s, highlighting a range of money-saving tactics that he

Hull City Council plans to assist over 1,000 students with school uniform expenses starting next month. Year 7 pupils who qualify for free school meals will receive a £50 uniform voucher, which is an increase of £10 compared to previous years. This funding originates from the government’s Household Support Fund and is set to be

CS Venkatakrishnan, the CEO of Barclays, has voiced concerns regarding the need for the UK government to manage public sector wage increases and avoid imposing further tax burdens on banks. As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to announce the budget in November amid a fiscal deficit, Venkatakrishnan emphasized the importance of controlling government expenditure and addressing

A recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill indicates that a significant portion of shark meat sold in the United States is mislabeled, with many products sourced from endangered species. The research assessed shark meat available in supermarkets, fish markets, and online retailers, finding that 93% of the samples were either

Recent research indicates that fewer than half of British adults now carry a physical wallet, favoring mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay or Google Pay instead. This trend is particularly prevalent among Generation Z and millennials, while individuals over the age of 44 generally continue to rely on traditional debit and credit cards. Several

A federal immigration raid conducted at a South Korean battery plant under construction in Georgia has raised economic concerns between the United States and South Korea. Over 300 Korean workers at the Hyundai-LG facility in Ellabell were detained, leading to uncertainty about the project’s future and similar developments in the region. The motives behind the

Plant-based burgers were initially promoted as a solution to reduce meat consumption in the US, which has significant environmental impacts. However, sales of plant-based meat products have dropped significantly in recent years. Notably, major brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods reported a 17% decline in refrigerated product sales in 2025, following a 7% decrease