Money Moves

A BBC investigation has discovered that devices used for keyless car theft are being sold online for prices exceeding £20,000. These gadgets enable criminals to capture and transmit signals from vehicle keys located inside homes, allowing them to unlock and steal cars without physical entry. As a response to this issue, new legislation is expected […]

Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, has accused the government of Jersey of “conspiracy” following a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering related to the origins of his wealth. This investigation gained attention after a Swiss federal court ordered the release of banking records requested by Jersey’s attorney general,

Brazil’s Environment Minister, Marina Silva, has called for international cooperation to create a voluntary roadmap for the phaseout of fossil fuels, framing it as a necessary ethical response to the climate crisis. She emphasized that participation would be self-determined for nations that choose to engage. The proposal has emerged as a significant topic at the

The transition away from fossil fuels refers to the process of moving societies and economies from reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas, which are significant contributors to climate change through carbon dioxide emissions. As the global temperature has risen approximately 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, there are concerns that it may exceed 2.5°C, resulting in

Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, announced on Sunday that an auction of Holocaust artefacts scheduled in Germany has been cancelled. This decision came after discussions with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, highlighting concerns raised by Holocaust survivors. A group representing Holocaust survivors had previously urged the German auction house Felzmann to withdraw from the sale

The U.S. Treasury has proposed a design for a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump on both sides, aimed at commemorating America’s 250th birthday. Treasury officials indicated that the coin would also serve to honor the current president. In related developments, Trump is reportedly seeking to have the Washington Commanders’ proposed $3.7 billion stadium named after

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has initiated a reform of the country’s energy sector following allegations of a kickback scheme valued at $100 million. This scandal, described as the most significant during his presidency, has prompted the overhaul of key state energy companies, particularly Energoatom, Ukraine’s nuclear power operator. Zelenskyy has instructed government officials to engage

A significant number of councils in England have not taken action against landlords over the past three years, despite receiving approximately 300,000 complaints from tenants regarding poor living conditions. Reports indicate that nearly half of local authorities involved in housing have not fined any landlords during this period, and over a third have not initiated

An aspiring writer in Australia has come forward with suspicions of falling victim to a dubious international publishing scheme after a face-to-face meeting with a representative of a company called Melbourne Book Publisher. The National Anti-Scam Centre in Australia is currently investigating this matter, as multiple websites reportedly lure individuals seeking avenues in vanity and

A report by a cross-party group of MPs warns that the government may hinder both housing development and environmental targets by perceiving nature as an obstacle. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill seeks to supplant existing habitat protections, a move the government claims is necessary to meet its goal of constructing 1.5 million houses before the