Economics
Experts reveal four simple tips to save Brits £550 on their energy bill this winter

Experts reveal four simple tips to save Brits £550 on their energy bill this winter

The temperature has dropped and the temptation to put the heating on is growing. Lets be honest, it’s incredibly hard to strike the balance between keeping your home warm and comfortable during the winter months while also making sure your energy bills remain affordable. A quick glance through Reddit shows countless users looking for hacks […]

1 year ago

Hedge fund that shorted GameStop shuts down

Hedge fund that shorted GameStop shuts down

It’s the first hedge fund to succumb to Wall Street Bets. London-based hedge fund White Square, one of the hedge funds that shorted Gamestop, has closed down. According to the Financial Times, the hedge fund has shut down despite having $440 million in assets under management at its peak. However it suffered double digit percent […]

5 years ago

Millions of people become millionaires during the pandemic

Millions of people become millionaires during the pandemic

More than 1 percent of adults worldwide became millionaires for the first time last year Whilst the pandemic has undoubtedly been a dreadful time for the vast majority of people, there are always winners and losers from these periods. And that has been the case for more than five million people across the world who […]

5 years ago

Universal basic income scheme to be tested in Wales

Universal basic income scheme to be tested in Wales

Every adult will receive a regular sum of cash under the scheme A universal basic income scheme (UBI) is set to be trialled in Wales, which will see adults across the nation receive a sum of cash regardless of their financial situation. The idea, long touted by the left amid concerns of automation and an […]

5 years ago

Richest eight people in the world are now worth $1 trillion

Richest eight people in the world are now worth $1 trillion

Got to love that trickle down economics, eh? The world’s eight richest people have added more than $100 billion to their total net worth in the past year. Their combined riches now reach an eye-watering $1 trillion. Google’s co-founders joined the list of uber-wealthy billionaires with more than $100 billion to their name last week, […]

5 years ago

Paul Mason: ‘In 2020 we’re accruing centuries’ worth of debt’

Paul Mason: ‘In 2020 we’re accruing centuries’ worth of debt’

Coronavirus has ravaged the British economy Millions of people across the United Kingdom have found their employment by coronavirus in some way. Whether they were furloughed, accepted pay reductions, or lost their jobs – the crisis has been a major blow to the economy. The government has handed out billions in furlough payments, and has […]

6 years ago