Money Moves

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported significant disruptions to vehicle production at its main UK plants due to a recent cyber-attack. The company, owned by Tata Motors of India, stated that it took immediate action to mitigate the effects of the incident and is working to restore operations quickly. JLR’s retail business has also been […]

Recent discussions about UK government borrowing costs have intensified, particularly regarding the 30-year gilt yield, which reflects the effective interest rate on long-term government borrowing. This rate recently reached a 27-year high, raising questions about its implications for the UK economy and fiscal management. There has been speculation regarding a connection between this rise and

Sainsbury’s plans to implement facial recognition technology in its supermarkets as part of an initiative to combat shoplifting. The trial, which is set to last eight weeks, will take place in two locations: one in London and another in Bath. This move comes as incidents of retail crime have reportedly increased in recent years, prompting

On Tuesday, long-term government borrowing costs in the UK reached the highest levels seen since 1998, reflecting growing concerns about the country’s economic outlook and rising global bond yields. The yield on 30-year government bonds, also referred to as gilts, increased to 5.698%, marking a peak not seen in 27 years. This surge in borrowing

The price of gold has reached a record high of $3,508.50 per ounce, reflecting a nearly 30% increase this year. This rise in value is attributed to strong demand amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. Gold is often considered a safe-haven asset for investors during turbulent times, and its price began to climb following U.S. tariffs

On September 1, 2025, leaders from Russia, China, and India—Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi—met in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This meeting presented an opportunity for Putin to interact directly with key oil purchasers from his country as India and China have increasingly turned to Russian oil, which became more

Parents are facing increasing financial pressures as the cost of sending their children to school has risen by £600. This increase poses significant challenges for many families, particularly in the context of broader economic conditions. The rise in expenses is attributed to various factors, including higher prices for school supplies, uniforms, and associated fees. Families

Stuart Payne, head of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), emphasized the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector, stating that it offers significant commercial advantages. He noted that the energy transition has been progressing for decades and discussed the expected £100 billion investment in the North Sea over the coming

US President Donald Trump has stated that India has offered to reduce its tariffs to zero, while describing the ongoing trade tensions as “a totally one-sided disaster.” This declaration follows the implementation of US tariffs that now impose a 50% duty on goods from India, including a 25% penalty for India’s continued purchase of oil

A previously undisclosed situation is emerging that involves a group of individuals who were once players in the Premier League. Details regarding the specific nature of this issue remain limited, but it suggests potential implications for those involved. The events surrounding this situation have not yet been fully clarified, raising questions about the governance and