Money Moves

Salisbury Foodbank in Wiltshire, affiliated with the Trussell Trust network, is encouraging donors to participate in a “reverse advent calendar” this year. This initiative involves donating 24 items to support the foodbank’s effort in preparing Christmas hampers for local families in need. The foodbank aims to assemble packages for 200 families and plans to distribute […]

Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in the UK, has announced plans to reduce its offshore workforce by approximately 100 positions. This decision follows a significant reduction of about 600 jobs in its onshore workforce since 2023. The company, which is headquartered in Kingswells, Aberdeen, stated that the job cuts are part of

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering residents a £40 shopping voucher as an incentive to complete the Let’s Talk Money course, aimed at improving financial literacy. The course covers essential topics such as budgeting and the use of online price comparison tools. It is designed to enhance residents’ understanding of their finances and familiarize

Virgin Media has been fined £23.8 million by communications regulator Ofcom for failing to properly support vulnerable customers during the transition from analogue to digital landline services. This fine follows the company’s inability to ensure that users of telecare alarms, particularly elderly and disabled individuals, maintained access to these life-saving devices throughout the digital switchover.

A prominent waste management company, Suez, has reported ongoing fire incidents linked to improperly disposed vapes, despite the ban on disposable vapes implemented in the UK on June 1. Since the ban, Suez has recorded 339 fires this year, averaging over one fire daily, posing dangers to workers and leading to substantial property damage. Vapes

A homeless charity in Cornwall, St Petrocs, has reported an unprecedented demand for its services, with 153 individuals accessing support in October 2025, marking a 35% increase compared to the same month in 2024. In September 2025, the charity also recorded its highest monthly figure, assisting 176 people sleeping rough. This rise in numbers is

All primary and secondary school students in the South of England will soon receive instruction on financial literacy as part of upcoming revisions to the national curriculum. This initiative aims to equip children with knowledge about budgeting, money management, mortgages, and the concept of compound interest. The revised curriculum is anticipated to be implemented in

Coupang, South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform, has apologized following a significant data breach that potentially impacts approximately 34 million customer accounts. The breach, which the country’s internet authority is currently investigating, has likely exposed personal data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, shipping addresses, and some order histories. Coupang confirmed that it first detected unauthorized

Concerns about living space are not limited to renters; some senior citizens also find themselves in cramped living conditions without separate areas to spend time away from one another. A resident from London expressed difficulty in finding flats that include both a kitchen/diner and a separate living room, raising the question of how to maintain

In a recent case involving Swiss tycoons presenting Donald Trump with a gold bar and a Rolex watch, questions have arisen about the implications of wealth concentration on political access and policy change. Following the presentation of these gifts, the U.S. government announced a reduction in tariffs, highlighting concerns over the influence of wealth on