Stop blaming the artists for the gentrification of British hipsters’ favourite hotspots August 31, 2023 Arts and creatives are not a synonym for gentrification; other factors, like the quality of schools and transport, have a bigger impact in turning neighbourhoods into hipsters' corners, writes Tasos Kitsos
Analysis: Airlines are not the culprit of this week’s travel disaster August 30, 2023 Everyone loves to hate the airlines – and often, for good reasons. Prices have skyrocketed, with airlines able to pump up the cost of their flights, especially over summer, knowing that people who want to go abroad and can afford it will pay whatever they have to. To get to some places, there is simply [...]
Even millennials are becoming victims of ageism as Gen Z take over the office August 30, 2023 Younger workers are a safety blanket against the future for employers, but it can't come at the expense of valuing an experienced workforce, writes Eliza Filby
Years on, we still haven’t learnt to quantify the damage done during the pandemic August 30, 2023 The pandemic is behind us, but we are not done reflecting on what's been done right or wrong. There is still much to say about the effects of lockdowns, writes Paul Ormerod
Oxford Street is on the cusp of a victory against the candy shops plaguing the capital August 30, 2023 Oxford Street is ready for a change of look, with new exciting retail players taking up space on the high street. Thankfully, it will entail getting rid of many candy shops, writes Dee Corsi
Explainer: Britain opens up diplomatic dialogue with China August 29, 2023 It’s the first time in five years a UK Foreign Secretary will visit China, as James Cleverly lands in Beijing today. And so begins the great thaw, as Rishi Sunak’s government signals a willingness to engage with the Chinese Communist party, four years after Hong Kong was put at the mercy of extreme national security [...]
Just do it: Nike fell off its virtuous high horse of inclusion during the World Cup August 29, 2023 Nike has spent years trying to be the sports brand of choice and of inclusion. In the World Cup, it lost its moral foothold, writes Eliot Wilson.
It’s been a record summer of sport, but our future athletic prowess is at risk of waning August 29, 2023 Our athletes have had stunning success after success, but the next generation are facing fresh challenges, writes Ollie Dudfield of the International Olympic Committee
We should be ashamed that half of us have the numeracy levels of a primary school kid August 29, 2023 Our workforce won't be fit for the future unless we disregard the idea we don't need maths or numeracy skills.
Reinventing the wheel (or the sail) can actually change an industry August 25, 2023 The Pyxis Ocean, power by WindWings, is a modern take on a sail but done in a way which could dramatically change our emissions.