Money Moves

Research indicates that water companies in the UK have issued approximately 20% of the nation’s green bonds since 2017, despite facing ongoing criticism regarding sewage pollution during the same period. Analysis conducted by Unearthed, a project affiliated with Greenpeace UK, reveals that privately owned water companies in England have raised £10.5 billion through these bonds, […]

Footage released by Fire and Rescue NSW captures an explosion at a waste facility in North St Marys, located in western Sydney, on Saturday evening. The explosion reportedly produced flames that reached heights of up to 150 meters, as stated by local authorities. Two firefighters on the scene sustained minor injuries to their hands, but

Retailers and merchants are preparing for a holiday season that may resemble two distinct segments in 2025. The performance of businesses, particularly those targeting higher-income consumers or located in affluent regions, is expected to be relatively better. ADP reports average salary increases between 4.5% and 6.7%, depending on job stability. Despite market fluctuations, stock indices

Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted of participating in a $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Gentile, the founder and former CEO of GPB Capital, was sentenced in May to seven years in prison for defrauding numerous individual investors. He began serving his sentence on November 14, 2025, but was

A general practitioner (GP) in North Tyneside has reported an increase in mental health issues among patients, which they attribute to stress related to personal debt. This concern follows findings from Citizens Advice, which indicate that the North East of England ranks second in the country for individuals needing professional help with debt, with only

Gail’s Bakery, a premium bakery chain in the UK, is planning to expand with 40 additional outlets after experiencing a 20% increase in sales over the past year. The company opened 36 new bakeries and observed growth in sales to supermarkets. Currently operating 185 locations, Gail’s reported sales of £278 million for the year ending

In the wake of the 2008 financial crash, British politicians acknowledged that many in society, previously thought to be content consumers and property owners, were now facing economic challenges. Gordon Brown’s 2009 speech emphasized the impact on the “squeezed middle,” a demographic that has continued to experience financial stress. While millions live in precarious situations,

Over 100 lawyers have expressed concerns to the Ministry of Justice regarding proposed changes to jury trials. This proposal, which aims to significantly limit jury trials to only the most serious cases, is anticipated to be officially announced next week. The letter from the lawyers, including 23 King’s Counsel members, emphasized that the recommendations from

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has requested that the UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), investigate potential “market abuse” by Treasury and Downing Street officials prior to the recent Budget announcement. This inquiry follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ denial of misleading the public regarding the nation’s financial health, despite newly revealed information suggesting that the

A legal petition has been filed by a coalition of public health and farm worker organizations, urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit the use of antibiotics on food crops in the United States. The petition emphasizes concerns that these practices may contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, commonly referred to as “superbugs,”