Money Moves

A single mother from Strabane, Alicia Mehaffey, has reported that rising food costs have forced her to skip meals in order to ensure her daughter has enough to eat. Mehaffey’s situation highlights ongoing struggles amidst an inflation rate that remains at 3.8% in the UK, which exceeds the Bank of England’s target of 2%. Although […]

A cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been estimated to incur costs of approximately £1.9 billion, marking it as a significant financial event in UK history, according to the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC). The attack disrupted JLR’s production, which ceased on September 1 for five weeks, leading to considerable delays in the supply

Pop Mart, a Chinese company recognized for its Labubu dolls, has reported a significant increase in sales following the introduction of mini versions of these monster-themed toys in August. The firm’s global revenue for the third quarter ended in September surged approximately 250% compared to the same period last year. This growth was particularly driven

Gambling advertisements involving Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea Football Club have been banned in the UK due to concerns about their potential influence on children. This decision was announced by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following complaints and subsequent investigations. Two betting firms, Kwiff and Betway, were identified in the ruling. Betway’s

The UK government plans to streamline the process for fining water companies that discharge raw sewage, making it quicker and easier for the Environment Agency (EA) to impose penalties. Under the proposed changes, automatic fines of up to £20,000 would be issued for minor violations. These include failing to report significant pollution incidents promptly and

OpenAI has launched a new artificial intelligence-based web browser named ChatGPT Atlas, aimed at competing with popular browsers such as Google Chrome. This browser, which debuted on Tuesday for Apple’s macOS, features a unique design that eliminates the traditional address bar, with CEO Sam Altman stating that it is “built around ChatGPT.” The introduction of

In recent years, the price of orange juice has significantly increased in the UK, rising from £0.76 per litre five years ago to £1.79 today, a 134% rise. This increase includes a 29% jump in just the past year. In cafes and restaurants, prices for a glass of orange juice typically range between £3.50 to

Fiona Eastwood, the CEO of Merlin Entertainments, stated that the company’s primary competition comes from individuals opting to stay at home engaged with their devices. She believes that visiting attractions such as Legoland and Alton Towers in the UK serves as a beneficial alternative to increasing screen time. In a recent interview, Eastwood discussed various

Walmart has announced it will halt the hiring of candidates requiring H-1B visas, a decision influenced by a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This order imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B applicants, which has raised concerns among U.S. employers. The Trump administration claims this measure addresses “abuse” within the program that allows

A community initiative named Positive Community Action (PCA) in Wiltshire has prepared 8,000 free meals for vulnerable individuals, as part of its efforts to combat food poverty and social isolation in the Marlborough and Pewsey areas. The program has been coordinated by Karen Knight, who emphasized the importance of volunteers in achieving this milestone. Mrs.