Money Moves

Royal Mail is set to implement a rollout of 3,500 solar-powered postboxes throughout the UK, marking a significant change to the traditional red pillar boxes that have been part of the landscape for nearly 200 years. The new design incorporates solar panels on the top, which power a digitally-activated drawer intended for the deposit of […]

Patients using the weight-loss medication Mounjaro have reported difficulties in obtaining the drug, raising concerns about their health amid increased demand. This surge in interest follows Eli Lilly’s announcement of a significant price increase effective September 1, 2023, where costs could rise by up to 170%. This price hike means a month’s supply of the

The pharmaceutical company Novartis has stated that increasing costs are limiting NHS patients’ access to new treatments. This assertion follows a breakdown in negotiations between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and pharmaceutical firms regarding medication pricing in the UK. Novartis claims that the process used to assess a new drug’s value for money is outdated, making

Energy prices are set to increase again in October, with an estimated rise of approximately £35 annually for a typical household. This increase affects the cap on standard variable bills, which includes both a daily standing charge and the cost per unit of energy. Households that consume significant amounts of energy may see their bills

Keir Starmer’s chief negotiator on Europe, Nick Thomas-Symonds, expressed enthusiasm regarding the potential establishment of an EU youth mobility scheme. This initiative aims to facilitate greater freedom for young people to travel and work across Europe. On Wednesday, Thomas-Symonds, who serves as the Cabinet Office minister overseeing negotiations with the EU, indicated his eagerness to

Citizens Advice Scotland has raised concerns regarding the ongoing issue of fuel poverty, emphasizing that it affects individuals throughout the entire year, not just during winter months. Between April and June, the charity received inquiries from over 4,000 individuals in Scotland seeking advice related to energy bills. David Hilferty, the director of impact at Citizens

A lodger is distinct from a tenant in that they rent a room within someone else’s home while sharing common areas like the kitchen and bathroom. Unlike tenants, lodgers do not have exclusive rights to any part of the property, allowing the landlord access to their room, although privacy should be respected. Lodgers typically operate

JD Sports has reported a decline in sales within the UK, raising concerns about the impact of consumer confidence on the retail sector. For the 13 weeks ending on August 2, revenues from established UK stores decreased by 6.6%, following a previous year that benefited from heightened trading fueled by events such as the men’s

The UK government is set to confirm that the Irish Sea border, which involves checks and controls on food and agricultural products moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, will remain in place until 2027. This sea border was established as part of the post-Brexit framework and includes provisions that affect the movement of goods.

David Baker, founder of Styles Ice Cream in Somerset, has significantly increased the solar power generated for his operations. In 2020, he established the UK’s first solar-powered ice cream van and is now adding solar panels to his production facility. This summer, due to an abundance of sunny weather, the business has achieved a remarkable