James Moore
The Independent
United Kingdom
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Why it’s time whistleblowers were paid for their trouble
From the NHS to the Square Mile, corporate insiders face career-ending risks for speaking out about wrongdoing. Instead, they should be incentivised, writes James Moore → Read More
Wages finally inch ahead of prices but more interest rate rises are on the horizon
A real-terms rise in earnings won’t be enough to persuade the Bank of England to halt interest rate rises, says Jim Moore — and the chancellor faces the alarming prospect of an 8% rise in state pensions → Read More
The UK’s first EV plant is motoring. So why is the green economy stuck in the slow lane?
The country’s first production line dedicated to electric cars and vans is an important milestone – but until the charging infrastructure catches up, the revolution is at risk of running out of juice, writes James Moore → Read More
What cost of living crisis? Boardroom pay soars despite flatlining economy
The economy barely grew through the course of 2022 and the FTSE also stalled, but still bosses netted substantial pay rises as their employees suffered through a generation pay crisis, writes James Moore. What possible justification can there be? → Read More
Ryanair’s additional charges are scandalous and their profits sky-high – we’ve created a monster
A £110 charge for printing out tickets imposed on a couple who inadvertently downloaded the wrong documents is just the latest in a series of outrages by the budget airline, writes James Moore. But perhaps we’re the ones to blame for forking out → Read More
It’s boom time for bank profits: when will savers share the good times?
HSBC has reported a doubling of profits – after years of miserable returns for savers, customers have a right to feel resentful writes James Moore → Read More
It’s politicians and policymakers who are the real supervillains in the supermarket price war
Food prices are a global problem but our PM, politicians and monetary policymakers must bear the blame for making Britain’s worse than they otherwise might be – not the supermarkets, writes James Moore → Read More
Inside the UK mortgage crisis and how interest rate rises will affect you
First-time buyers undoubtedly have it especially tough but the rates hike will affect everyone, writes James Moore → Read More
Inside the UK mortgage crisis and how interest rate increases could affect you
First-time buyers undoubtedly have it especially tough but the rates hike will affect everyone, writes James Moore → Read More
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt bet their future on a shock 0.5 point rate rise – it had better pay off
They must both hope this intervention will finally sort the inflation crisis, says James Moore → Read More
Mr Bailey, what are we paying you for?
Far from curbing inflation, interest rates are rising for the 13th time in a row – an eye-watering 0.5 per cent rise in base rates to 5 per cent. It’s long past time for the Governor of the Bank of England to start earning his hugely inflated salary, writes James Moore → Read More
Inflation is even worse than you think – and it’s bad news for mortgages
As core inflation hits a 30-year-high, a painful 0.5 per cent rise in interest rates is now on the cards, says James Moore → Read More
Michael Gove’s Canada-style 25-year mortgage plan won’t fix the current crisis
Borrowers have always preferred shorter deals, says James Moore → Read More
Katy’s story: how Britain’s growing mortgage crisis is starting to hit home
Tales of mortgage hardship will be repeated over the coming months, reports James Moore → Read More
Do Britain’s struggling home owners need a mortgage furlough?
A bailout or furlough of some kind for homeowners would be horribly expensive. But if things get worse, the chancellor’s hand may be forced, writes James Moore → Read More
Firms are hiring older staff – but that can’t fill the Brexit gap
Politicians have urged businesses to train up more domestic workers but Fuller’s says, even with its best efforts, it won’t plug holes in the labour market. Perhaps it’s time to listen, says James Moore → Read More
Tech can save the NHS – but who will help grandpa keep up?
As a sci-fi nerd, it’s awesome that tech can take care of my diabetes – but as the nation ages, patients are in danger of missing out on a healthcare revolution, writes Jim Moore → Read More
Economic growth is back – but the battle with inflation means it may prove fleeting
Jeremy Hunt is left crossing his fingers and hoping the Bank of England can finally tackle rising prices by the end of this year, says James Moore → Read More
Despite accelerating wage rises, Britons are getting poorer
With inflation continuing to run hot, people’s pockets are still empty, says James Moore → Read More
We’re being softened up for more interest rate rises
The inflation dragon must be slain, says James Moore → Read More