Why the remote Wakhan Corridor is your travel bucket list destination for 2024 December 5, 2023 The Wakhan Corridor is a land that's been largely forgotten by the outside world. Sophie Ibbotson went to explore
These tech companies have breached the most data rules this year December 3, 2023 Big tech companies have breached their fair share of data rules this year and regulators have dished out penalties. Here are the largest ones.
Whether it’s Shein or Vinted, we’re addicted to buying clothes for pennies November 30, 2023 Business is booming for both Shein and secondhand retailers. The link? We're addicted to buying clothes for nothing, writes Anna Moloney.
COP28: Five things to watch out for as the global climate conference starts in Dubai November 29, 2023 While some cynics may look at it as a talking shop where not enough discussion leads to action, it does offer a chance for thought-leaders to co-ordinate.
HSBC chief insists China ‘open to international business’ and worst of its property crisis is over November 29, 2023 HSBC chief executive Noel Quinn has reiterated his argument that the worst of China's property crisis is over, saying the country is "open to the international business community".
Who owns Manchester City now? How much did Sheikh Mansour pay Thaksin Shinawatra in 2008? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about the ownership of Manchester City.
China takes aim at ‘illegal activities’ in the iron ore market November 27, 2023 The price of iron ore fell 1.2 per cent on Monday morning, to £104.67 ($132.20) per tonne, bringing to a halt five weeks of gains after Chinese officials warned the country may intervene in the market. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Friday it had met with major port operators to discuss [...]
London’s mega wealthy turn to renting amid high interest rates November 24, 2023 London’s ultra wealthy are opting to rent instead of snapping up homes as high interest rates and a tough buyer market have dampened interest.
Oil prices: Brent steady ahead of OPEC+ production decision on possible supply cuts November 24, 2023 Brent crude futures were steady on Friday as traders kept their powder dry ahead of an OPEC+ meeting that could bring agreement on further supply cuts. Brent crude futures were down eight cents, or 0.1 per cent, at $81.34 a barrel by 0913 GMT, having settled 0.7 per cent down in the previous session. U.S. [...]
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on the ever-changing appetites of retail investors November 23, 2023 Where the City’s big thinkers get things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor analysing retail investors' appetites.