Money Moves

Staff at Tate have voted to initiate a strike over pay, which may disrupt key exhibitions at the institution. Over 150 employees plan to strike from November 26 to December 2, following a ballot conducted by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS). In this ballot, 98% of participants supported strike action, with a turnout […]

The UK government has announced new measures to address long waiting lists for driving tests and to prevent the resale of test slots at inflated prices. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that only learner drivers would be allowed to book tests, aiming to protect them from exploitation by online bots that acquire slots quickly for

Ryanair has announced that passengers will no longer be permitted to fly with printed boarding passes, effective Wednesday. The airline is transitioning to 100% digital boarding passes as part of an effort to expedite travel and reduce operating costs. Passengers are required to check in online prior to arriving at the airport, with Ryanair indicating

Jet2 has announced plans to commence flights from Gatwick Airport for the first time. The airline has secured slots for six aircraft at the West Sussex airport, attributed to the recent release of additional capacity. The introduction of these flights is expected to generate hundreds of jobs in the region, including roles for pilots, cabin

The FTSE 100 has reached a new record high, closing at 9,928 points with an increase of 28 points, or nearly 0.3%, at the start of trading. This marks a significant moment as it approaches the 10,000-point milestone for the first time. Key contributors to this rise include energy company SSE, which saw an 11%

A recent agreement with the Treasury will allow the NHS in England to proceed with planned redundancies amidst a financial restructuring. This decision follows the announcement last year that 18,000 administrative and managerial positions would be cut, as NHS England is merged with the Department of Health and Social Care. Local health authorities are also

Apple has confirmed the removal of two prominent gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its app store in China at the request of government authorities. An Apple spokesperson stated, “We follow the laws of the countries where we operate,” specifying that the removal pertains only to the Chinese storefront due to an order from

Starbucks is implementing measures aimed at reviving customer interest, with initiatives focused on providing faster service and evoking its traditional coffeehouse vibe through items like ceramic mugs and handwritten notes. Despite some recovery in sales, the company continues to contend with long-standing labor disputes, which may hinder its efforts. On Thursday, a strike organized by

Toy sales in the UK have experienced a notable increase for the first time since the pandemic, with a reported rise of 6% in the year leading up to September, according to research firm Circana. This growth has been attributed to various factors, including popular film releases, sports events like Formula 1, and the enduring

India’s startup scene continues to thrive, evident from the recent IPO of Lenskart, an eyewear company that raised $821 million. The IPO was sold out within hours, highlighting the strong demand for such offerings, despite concerns about high valuations in the marketplace. Founded by a judge from Shark Tank India, Lenskart had a fluctuating market