M&S delivers – but is it too late?
What the lessons of failed high street brands mean as M&S finally makes a big move.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Analysis and Comment
The real reasons why British workers won’t pick fruit
It's about housing, transport, benefits, pay, and the culture of work.
Tech firms want to detect your emotions and expressions, but people don’t like it
If Facebook already knows how you feel from reading what you post, soon it will know from reading the expressions on your face.
Calling all ‘Time Ninjas’: let’s put a stop to ludicrous job titles
Silly labels for well-paid roles just add another layer of elitism.
The ATM at 50: how a hole in the wall changed the world
It all began with a newfangled bank machine in Enfield.
Britain’s imperial ghosts have taken control of Brexit
May's government is evoking arguments made by the early 20th-century tariff reform campaign of Joseph Chamberlain.
How to stop city breaks killing our cities
Barcelona is under huge strain from tourism growth, but at least it is trying to do something about it. You could help as well...
University rankings: good intentions, image polishing and more bureaucracy
Students can now see if their £9,000 a year fees are going to a 'gold-standard' school. But how cynical should they be?
US Supreme Court decision risks deluge of racist and offensive trademarks
Have American companies just been given the green light to deploy "edgy" branding that goes way too far?
Six graphs showing the state of the UK economy a year after Brexit referendum
It was going pretty well until 2017 began.
Uber gets a backseat driver as Kalanick exits top job
The CEO gets out as investor power triumphs.
Will Amazon’s Whole Foods deal go the same way as L'Oréal and Body Shop?
A pioneer of ethical consumerism, wedded to a corporate giant with a questionable record? The lessons of a decade ago should be ringing alarm bells.
Hammond and Carney bid to put economic reality ahead of ‘cake and consumption’ fantasy
Philip Hammond’s Mansion House speech was long on coded warnings, and short on optimism.
The World Bank reinvents itself – and puts poverty reduction at risk
A dubious deal with the Trumps has sparked criticism of the World Bank, but attention should be focused elsewhere.
Fact Check: is China dumping steel?
Politicians in Europe, the US and the UK have blamed steel industry woes on artificially cheap imports.
Brexit and weak government: a drama lesson from the Greek economy
A warning from Athens about facing political headwinds with a government barely worth the name.
Why leadership looks weak and wobbly at Uber, Snap and Twitter
Tech firm CEOs keep control by holding investors at arm's length. It is damaging corporate governance.
This standard will have more signatories than the Paris Agreement – but you’ve probably never heard of it
ISOs rule how people interact with the world.
Why the hung parliament spells economic turbulence for the UK economy
Markets hate uncertainty and the economic data reflects the turbulent nature of British politics.
How did the VW camper turn into a £90,000 icon?
Auctioneers have put a record price tag on the ultimate symbol of 60s counterculture and vintage nostalgia.
Shock Labour surge gives unions a chance to ramp up pressure on a fragile government
A new generation of workers has underpinned a successful election for Jeremy Corbyn. But can they be harnessed to recreate the power of the poll tax protests?
Brexit
Britain’s Brexit options – a refresh
With the UK government in disarray, the type of Brexit that Britain faces is again open to question.
How a hung parliament totally changes the game for Brexit
If there's political will, Britain could retain its membership of the single market – or it could crash out without a deal.
Why Emmanuel Macron is bad news for Britain’s finance industry
If the UK fails to maintain its global outlook, it could lose business to a globalist France.
Hard Evidence: does a lower pound boost manufacturing?
The high cost of imports and borrowing, as well as market volatility mean manufacturers aren't in for an easy ride.
The Labour Party must embrace a hard, socialist Brexit to stand a chance of winning the general election
Labour must develop its pro-social and pro-working class agenda for an electorate that has been failed by globalisation and EU integration.
World of work
How to stop your lunch break damaging your health
Seven million workers are missing out on information which keep keep them healthier.
Job insecurity cuts to the core of identity and social stability – and can push people towards extremism
Psychologists rank job insecurity as one of the most stressful things about work – new research uncovers why.
Business of sport
Why football bets are far more profitable to bookmakers than gambling machines
Fixed odds betting terminals attract all the attention, but something alarming is being overlooked.
Can European football compete against China?
The sleeping giant of world football has started flexing its financial muscles.
Can the Premier League and other European clubs compete with the might of China?
Podcast: The Anthill
Research and Expert Database
Editors’ Picks
Getting rich is largely about luck – shame the wealthy don’t want to hear it
A new report confirms how the rich become deluded about their talents, but also hints at a growing acknowledgement of inequality.
How Arsene Wenger changed the Premier League … and then dropped the ball
The French manager brought flair and fitness to the home of football.
Demonised migration brokers can point out where policy is going wrong
Migrants keep going back to the vilified go-betweens that can get them construction jobs or domestic work.
Is this the most secure coin in the world?
The UK's new £1 coin is touted as being the most-secure in the world. Its dodecagonal shape harks back to an old threepenny forebear.
To save humanity and the planet, we must redesign money
Increasing inequality, environmental degradation, financial instability – it's clear the current system is broken.
How discriminatory dress codes at work are digging their heels in
Forcing women to wear high heels at work is discriminatory, but it will take more than the law to change dress codes.
Why Donald Trump’s China policy is a trade war in the making
Donald Trump looks like he's gearing up for a trade war with China that has been years in the making.
How to make the United Nations fit for purpose in a new globalised era
Leaders in Davos are being asked to consider how global cooperation could be reinvigorated. They could do worse than start with UN reforms.
London’s skyscrapers tell a rich story about the City’s worship of finance
Skyscrapers are the new cathedrals – but are we worshipping a false idol?
India’s golden quest to tackle ‘black money’ and the lessons from a century ago
Problems occur when a country falls in love with gold, and silver might be about to get a boost from proposed solutions.
What is a ‘blind trust’ and will it remove Donald Trump’s conflicts of interest?
Trump must demonstrate that his presidential decision making will not be influenced by his business interests across the US and the globe.
Our musical ‘Fidel’ will try to puncture the polarised debate about Castro
A new crowdfunded show about the Cuban revolution prepares to shed new light on the leader.
Why Indians aren’t impressed with Theresa May’s business offer
Theresa May is looking to India for trade and investment, but it's undermined by her anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Mind the gap: Toblerone and other redesign disasters
In striving to reduce costs and boost profits, firms must be wary of stripping intangible assets – such as iconic design.
Why London won’t lose its crown as Europe’s financial capital
Following the Brexit vote, a number of cities are queuing up to take London's place as Europe's financial centre.
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