London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today
London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today
In Norway, old oil platforms get a second life
At an industrial yard in southwestern Norway, decommissioned oil platforms are slowly being dismantled for a second life in the circular economy.
Mental health service at Cambridge University branded 'unsustainable', 'ineffective'
The university spends £4.5m a year on mental health services, but its lack of planning and direction has led to the finding of the university's mental health services are "likely to have significant inefficiencies."
When do strikes work? History shows the conditions need to be right
For ongoing strikes today to have any prospect of success, unions must carefully balance industrial action with negotiation to maintain public support.
As tech giants face a financial downturn, some new players are focusing on people over profit
Across a range of other sectors, platform cooperatives want to revolutionise industries including transport and delivery by providing workers with fair wages and better conditions.
Analysis: Food delivery companies revamp for cost-of-living crunch
When food delivery service Grubhub struck a deal with Amazon earlier this month, offering Prime customers a year's free delivery, shares in rivals slumped.
Yellen Says More Opportunities For Women Will Boost Economic Potential Of U.S., South Korea
Boosting women's participation in the workforce and giving them more leadership opportunities would boost the economic potential of South Korea and the United States, U.S.
China Urges Banks To Support Property Sector After Mortgage Boycott
China urges banks to support property sector after mortgage boycott
British Airways says Heathrow strike off
Union members will now vote upon BA's latest offer, which has not been made public.
New UK Finance Chief Zahawi Inherits Economic Crisis
Britain's new finance minister, Iraqi-born Nadhim Zahawi, has inherited a cost-of-living crisis that risks pushing the UK economy into recession.
EU agrees rulebook for 'Wild West' crypto markets
The European Union on Thursday reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate what one lawmaker called the "Wild West" crypto market.
The latest Bank of England rate rise won't do much to tackle inflation - here's what could work
As interest rates rise, consumers and businesses will find it more costly to borrow to invest and spend, and aggregate demand will fall further.
British farmers are being offered a lump sum payment to leave the industry – but at what cost to agriculture?
Recent figures show that UK farms in hilly and mountainous areas made an average annual income of just £15,500 – less than half the national median salary.
Unions fight to secure better pay and conditions for workers, but they can also benefit employers
One reason for lower membership levels among younger workers is that they are more likely to be in precarious employment with less access to unions.
Northern Ireland post-Brexit 'protocol' hurting some, a boon for others
Irwin Armstrong, a former chair of Boris Johnson's Conservative Party in Northern Ireland, has a simple message for the British Prime Minister when it comes to the province's unique post-Brexit trade rules: Don't ruin a good thing.
Africa's Dream Of Feeding China Hits Hard Reality
Watching workers poke avocados from the treetops in an orchard owned by Kenyan agriculture firm Kakuzi, managing director Chris Flowers revels in the thought some might soon go to the crown jewel of emerging consumer markets: China.
The public cost of private schools: rising fees and luxury facilities raise questions about charitable status
The fact that UK higher education is still significantly state-subsidised means, in effect, UK taxpayers continue to fund privately educated students during their university studies.
Criminal lawyers in England and Wales stage pay strike
Barristers have threatened a series of walkouts over the coming weeks and to refuse to accept new cases or cover for colleagues as part of the action.
Fresh transport strikes hit UK, mainland Europe
Britain, like much of Europe, is suffering from rocketing inflation and stagnant economic growth, raising the prospect of a summer of strikes across the continent.
Netflix lays off 300 more employees in latest round of job cuts
Streaming platform Netflix has had to lay off 300 of its employees after it reported a decline in revenue at the start of 2022.
Analysis-Wall Street's Hiring Frenzy Eases As Worries Grow Over Economy, Market Slump
With mounting uncertainty around the U.S. economic outlook and the resulting slump in financial markets, Wall Street is easing up on hiring after a recruiting frenzy last year.
Britain set for biggest rail strike in decades
The government and the RMT were engaged in a war of words over the weekend, after the union's general-secretary Mick Lynch said strikes would go ahead as "no viable settlements" had been found to the disputes.
Britons Face Rail Disruption As Workers Strike Over Cost-of-living Pressures
Britain faces its biggest rail strike in 30 years this week when tens of thousands of staff walk out in a pay dispute that unions warn could lead to coordinated action across other industries due to the mounting cost of living crisis.
Europe's summer of discontent reveals travel sector labour crisis
After 21 years as a service agent at Air France, Karim Djeffal left his job during the COVID-19 pandemic to start his own job-coaching consultancy.
London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers
London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers
Analysis: Golden age of buses? Buyers hop on UK transport firms
Private capital has a keen eye on British bus companies.
What struggling businesses can do to weather the economic storm
A recent report suggests the number of businesses in "critical financial distress" is up by 19% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021.
Spotify Looks To Stoke Wall Street Enthusiasm Amid Cooling Economy
The audio streaming service Spotify Technology SA will host its first investor day since going public in 2018 on Wednesday, hoping to stoke Wall Street's enthusiasm despite the slowing global economy.
U.S. VP Touts $3.2 Billion Investment Aimed At Stemming Central American Migration
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has marshaled $3.2 billion in corporate pledges to tackle the factors that drive some Central Americans to migrate to the United States, according to her office, an effort she will tout on Tuesday at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.
India's top crypto app CoinSwitch calls for regulatory 'peace, certainty'
Blockchain and cryptocurrency companies have a large presence at this year's Davos meeting, which coincides with a period of crypto prices plummeting around the world.