Money Moves

On Sunday, South Korea announced that approximately 300 of its citizens detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia would be released and returned home. This announcement follows the arrest of nearly 500 workers, including at least 23 Mexicans, during the raid that took place on a Thursday. U.S. authorities released […]

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government to maintain its commitment to the Employment Rights Bill, which aims to overhaul workers’ rights. Key provisions proposed in the bill include protections against unfair dismissal and a prohibition on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts. TUC General Secretary Paul Novak expressed confidence in the government’s ability to

Production at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK’s largest car manufacturer owned by India’s Tata Group, is expected to remain suspended throughout this week due to a significant cyber-attack discovered last week. The attack has reportedly affected JLR’s operational systems and is anticipated to cause disruptions until at least October. In response to the infiltration

Peter Kyle, the UK’s newly appointed business secretary, is scheduled to travel to Beijing this week. This trip aligns with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s objectives to enhance the UK’s trade relationship with China and stimulate economic growth. Kyle’s visit comes after his promotion in a recent government reshuffle and will follow a stop in Washington

Swraj Paul, known as Lord Paul, passed away at the age of 94. He was recognized as a significant international philanthropist, notably in India, the US, and the UK, contributing to various charities and institutions that bear his family’s name. Notable beneficiaries include the London Zoo, which features a children’s zoo named in memory of

Earlier this month, the Trump administration took steps to eliminate a tariff exemption known as the “de minimis” rule, which previously allowed businesses to avoid tariffs on purchases under $800. This change has raised concerns among experts, who indicate that it could significantly impact small businesses that rely on international goods. Jacob Bennett, CEO of

Owen Willis, a 23-year-old marketing professional, spends a significant amount of time at Third Space, a luxury gym in London, where he holds a membership costing £279 per month. Describing the gym as a “second home,” he allocates about 22 hours a week to its facilities, including a stone-tiled shower room and high-end body care

Tube passengers are advised to verify services before traveling this week due to escalating staff strikes, which will result in an early end to operations on Sunday evening and a complete closure of the London Underground for four days starting Monday. The RMT union, representing around 10,000 workers, has rejected requests to suspend the strikes,

Donald Trump recently indicated that changes to his tariff policy by the US Supreme Court could necessitate a reevaluation of trade agreements established since his declaration of “liberation day” in April. This statement underscores the shifting nature of Trump’s economic policies and raises questions about the extent of his influence over them. The tariffs first

The architectural designs for a proposed railway station in London by Perceval Parsons, dating back 172 years, offer an intriguing glimpse into what the capital could have looked like. The drawings, now available for sale, were created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first public passenger railway. Parsons envisioned a grand terminal near Great