Money Moves

The fashion industry is currently witnessing a resurgence of straight-cut jeans, referred to as “Goldilocks jeans,” which are characterized by their balanced fit—not too skinny and not too baggy. This style has gained attention, prompting comparisons to historical fashion choices, notably those worn by actors like Robert Redford. Leon Hedgepeth, a menswear writer who introduced […]

FIFA is currently reviewing its regulations regarding the staging of domestic league games in foreign countries and is seeking legal counsel to determine if it can impose a ban on such practices. The governing body of world football aims to update its regulations, with a comprehensive review occurring for the first time in 11 years,

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), established during the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition, plays a significant role in shaping UK economic policy with a staff of around 50 based in Westminster. The OBR’s recent projections, particularly regarding economic growth and productivity, have influenced Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s policy decisions, including necessary welfare cuts earlier this year and

With rising grocery prices, consumers are increasingly turning to supermarket loyalty schemes to save money. For instance, Tesco offers discounts to Clubcard holders, with claims that members can save up to £375 annually on groceries, while Sainsbury’s Nectar scheme suggests savings of over £450. Approximately 24 million UK households are now registered with Tesco’s loyalty

Rachel Reeves is working to expand the fiscal framework ahead of a significant tax-raising budget in November, aiming to provide a buffer against volatility in government bond markets. Last autumn, the Chancellor achieved her first fiscal rule of balancing taxes and day-to-day spending with a £10 billion surplus, replicating this success at the March spring

Hackers have announced that they have leaked personal information of approximately 5 million Qantas customers on the dark web following the expiration of a ransom deadline. This incident is part of a broader cybersecurity breach affecting over 40 companies worldwide, involving potentially up to 1 billion customer records. The hacker group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters published

An investigation has revealed the emergence of an online parallel market for an unlicensed weight-loss drug called retatrutide, which is currently in clinical trials. This market is reportedly influenced by fitness influencers on TikTok and vendors on platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Social media personalities promote the drug’s fat-burning effects and encourage their followers

A recent high court judgment has advanced the investigation into the Covid contracts associated with Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband, Doug Barrowman, regarding the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Mrs. Justice Cockerill found that PPE Medpro, a company owned by Barrowman, provided defective PPE to the NHS, leading to an order for the

Asahi Breweries, the producer of Japan’s leading beer, Asahi Super Dry, is experiencing significant disruptions due to a recent cyber-attack. The incident led to the halting of production in most of Asahi’s 30 factories, affecting operations across the country since the end of last month. Although the facilities have partially reopened, the company is still

At OpenAI’s DevDay event, CEO Sam Altman engaged with reporters, a rarity among tech executives, and acknowledged concerns about potential “bubbles” within the AI sector. He noted that some segments of AI might currently exhibit overvaluation signs. This issue has generated significant discussion in Silicon Valley, where skepticism is growing about the rapid ascent of