Money Moves

Online marketplace Vinted has removed sexually explicit advertisements following a complaint from a user who reported encountering inappropriate content while shopping for clothes. Kirsty Hopley, a 44-year-old resident of Carlisle, stated that she saw a video displaying graphic sexual content while using the app next to her teenage daughter. She reported the incident to Vinted […]

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested two individuals as part of an investigation into an alleged £20 million cryptocurrency fraud. The arrests occurred following the SFO’s raid on two locations in West Yorkshire and London, where the agency is examining approximately $28 million (£21.4 million) that was reportedly invested in a scheme known as

Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has announced a suspension of its UK projects, citing a significant increase in business rates as a key reason. The company reported that it has been notified of a nearly 200% increase in its business rates starting next year, which they describe as creating an “unsustainable” tax environment

Unemployment among young people in the UK is affecting sales growth and profits at JD Sports, the parent company of the sportswear chain. The company has reported challenges due to the significant number of individuals under the age of 25 who are not engaged in work, education, or training. JD Group indicated that the UK

Recent data indicates that nearly one million young individuals in the UK, referred to as NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), remain without work, education, or training. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the NEET figure fell slightly to 946,000 between July and September, down from 948,000 in the preceding quarter. This

The US job market has shown a slight recovery in September, with employers adding 119,000 jobs, exceeding analysts’ expectations. However, the unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4%, according to the Labor Department. This report, the first official data in several weeks, was delayed due to a government shutdown lasting over a month, creating uncertainty

Rachel Reeves is set to announce funding for an extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) during next week’s budget, aiming to facilitate the construction of thousands of new homes. According to a source from the Treasury, the Chancellor is anticipated to support the DLR’s extension to Thamesmead, a location in south-east London that has

Professor Yann LeCun, a notable figure in artificial intelligence (AI), recently received an award from King Charles at St James’s Palace for his significant contributions to the field, particularly in advancing deep learning. He was recognized alongside six other individuals for their milestones in AI research. However, LeCun has expressed differing views from some peers

Recent discussions regarding changes to council tax in England have raised concerns about potential increases in bills for certain households. Following a decision from Rachel Reeves to forgo a proposed income tax hike in the upcoming budget, alternative tax measures are being considered to address public finance issues. One significant proposal involves implementing a form

On Thursday, a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) will share humorous anecdotes known as “dad jokes” in the House of Commons to spotlight concerns surrounding paternity leave in the UK. This initiative, which coincides with International Men’s Day, is organized by the paternity rights campaign group, the Dad Shift, in collaboration with the construction