The EU’s commitment phobia holds it back
Commitment phobia, in other words, undermines confidence in future demand for the new goods and services Europe hopes to produce. It was precisely by creating expectations of lucrative markets that ...
Man arrested on suspicion of rape at London’s Groucho Club
Arrest follows closure of private members club after police raised concerns venue breached licensing conditions ...
How the Bank of Mum and Dad reshaped the British economy
The Bank of Mum and Dad (Bomad) helps students by paying their university tuition fees and, even more importantly, with money for the deposit on their first property. This parental support seems to be ...
How AI-driven cost optimisation creates sustainable savings
BCG’s survey of 770 CEOs, CFOs and COOs reveals that organisations with successful cost optimisation programmes view AI as essential. These leaders report that, when implemented correctly, AI has been ...
Optimise costs with careful change management
By integrating change management strategies that prioritise employee involvement, development and transparent communication, leaders will get their teams behind cost optimisation goals. A ...
Will the US jobs market rebound?
US jobs numbers are expected to rebound when the latest figures are published on Friday, offering investors the latest clue on the path of interest rates ahead of the inauguration of president-elect ...
Pharma deals fall to lowest level in almost a decade
By late November, pharma groups such as Eli Lilly, Novartis and Vertex Pharmaceuticals had completed a total of 558 deals globally, worth a combined value of $67.2bn, the lowest level for that stage ...
Optimising supply chain costs with AI: strategies for resilience
Organisations are deploying multiple strategies ways to manage supply chain expenses, from improving warehouse management to ...
The perfectly judged interiors of Ellie Peugeot
We’re seated in the spacious salon of her new Parisian home, where she lives with her husband Edouard – managing director at ...
‘Nothing can be built’: Northern Ireland sewage crisis hits housing construction
Worsening supply problems, largely caused by the sewage shortages, are driving up house prices in the region at the fastest ...
Elon Musk is attacking Britain. Former PMs are building ties
A London-based VC has connected Boris Johnson and the Tesla chief, who Tony Blair has praised as ‘an extraordinary innovator’ ...
Is this the year of the sober office Christmas party?
Workers heading to this year’s office Christmas party may have a different experience as many employers ditch the usual alcohol-fuelled drinks events for more sober affairs, including afternoon ...