Money Moves

Donald Trump has recently identified billionaire George Soros as a target in his campaign against progressive initiatives. Soros, through his Open Society Foundations (OSF), supports various non-profits that advocate for democracy, voting rights, climate justice, and more. OSF, currently managed by Soros’s son Alex, provides significant financial backing to numerous organizations, including major entities like […]

In a growing trend of romance fraud, Varun Yadav, a banker from London, became a victim after using a dating app. He connected with a woman named Rekha Shah on the Indian matrimonial site Jeevansathi. After months of communication via WhatsApp and video calls, she persuaded him to invest in cryptocurrency trading. This led Varun

China’s largest online shopping event, known as Singles’ Day, occurs annually on November 11. However, this year, promotions began earlier in mid-October as Chinese retailers attempted to stimulate consumer spending amidst a sluggish economic environment. The country is facing several challenges, including rising youth unemployment, a prolonged property crisis, significant government debt, and ongoing trade

Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce released an announcement labeled “announcement No. 62 of 2025,” detailing new restrictions on rare earth exports. This decision could impact trade relations between China and the United States, raising concerns about the stability of the existing tariffs truce. China currently holds a near-monopoly on the processing of rare earths,

Kerry Dunstan and his partner recently purchased a 2021 Nissan Leaf, a decision largely influenced by the battery’s state of health (SOH), which was reported to be around 93%. The vehicle, which cost £12,500 and had 29,000 miles on the odometer, is noted for its spaciousness despite Dunstan’s mixed feelings about its performance compared to

Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, which operates 2,700 pubs and breweries in the UK, stated that competition from coffee shops and food delivery services poses challenges for traditional pubs. As an increasing portion of the population opts for non-alcoholic beverages, Mackenzie noted that cafes are vying for the leisure time of potential pub-goers. He

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has released a list of nearly 500 employers, including Centrica (British Gas), Euro Garages, and Holland & Barrett, who have been fined for underpaying employees, amounting to over £10 million. The report indicates that around 42,000 workers were underpaid, resulting in repayments exceeding £6 million. Business Secretary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has initiated legal action against the Trump administration concerning a new fee of $100,000 (£74,000) on H-1B visas, which are designated for skilled foreign workers. This fee has been described by Chamber officials, including Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley, as potentially prohibitive for U.S. employers utilizing the program. President Trump

Brazil is set to propose a significant increase in global utilization of “sustainable fuels,” focusing particularly on biofuels, biogas, and hydrogen, at the upcoming Cop30 climate conference. A draft document highlights Brazil’s intention to urge world leaders to quadruple the use of these fuels over the next decade compared to 2024 levels. As the second-largest

Thousands of individuals have initiated legal proceedings against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company knowingly sold talc-based baby powder contaminated with asbestos in the UK. Approximately 3,000 plaintiffs claim they or a family member developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma as a result of using the product, seeking over £1 billion in damages through the