Money Moves

France is currently navigating a complex economic landscape characterized by a national debt at 114% of GDP and a budget deficit of 5.8% of GDP. Government spending and tax receipts are among the highest globally, which raises questions about the apparent decline in public services. Citizens have expressed concerns regarding labor shortages in healthcare, the […]

Aviant, a Norwegian startup, aims to address the lack of food delivery services in rural areas of Scandinavia by introducing drone delivery to residents, starting with Värmdö, Sweden. The island, located just eight miles from Stockholm, has a population of around 46,000, which can swell to 100,000 in summer, but offers limited hot food delivery

Children as young as 11 are reportedly influenced by the promotion of betting by celebrities and sports stars, according to two recent studies. The reports, commissioned by the UK gambling charity GambleAware, found that nearly 90% of children aged 13-17 are exposed to gambling-related content online. In one survey involving 2,100 children aged 11-17, a

Vicky Williams, a mother from Caerphilly, has expressed concerns about the financial burden of preparing her children for school, especially regarding uniform and supplies. Williams typically starts budgeting for the upcoming school year around Christmas, feeling anxious about ensuring her children have everything they need. The estimated minimum cost for sending a child to secondary

Dan York-Smith, recently appointed by Labour leader Keir Starmer as his principal private secretary, has a background as a qualified international gymnastics judge. This unique skill may prove useful as Labour approaches the challenges associated with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming autumn budget. As the government prepares to increase taxes amidst rising inflation and ongoing

Nestlé has terminated the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Freixe, following an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate, which violated the company’s code of business conduct. The Swiss multinational has appointed Philipp Navratil as Freixe’s successor. Freixe’s departure from the company, where he had worked for 40 years, was the

Donald Trump has implemented tariffs, including a recent 50% tariff on Indian oil purchases from Russia, purportedly in reaction to Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. This decision has not led to compliance from India but has instead prompted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit China for the first time in seven years, coinciding with the

Residents of Withernsea facing challenges related to the cost of living will have an opportunity to access free gifts and affordable food at a community event organized by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The Help for Households drop-in event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the local

Revolut, a UK fintech company, is set to allow its employees to sell up to 20% of their shares to new and existing investors following a secondary share sale that has increased the company’s valuation to approximately $75 billion (£55 billion). Each share has been priced at $1,381.06 as part of this initiative. This move

ScotRail has eliminated peak time ticket prices, prompting discussions about whether similar changes could be implemented across the UK. While some passengers welcome the reduction in costs, experts warn that it could potentially lead to increased prices overall or overcrowding on trains. The peak/off-peak fare system was initially established to manage passenger flow during busy