Conflict over Greenland could destroy the transatlantic alliance, requiring a new European security treaty to replace it
Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system
A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the world’s most important financial institution
Yoweri Museveni’s internally divided regime will resort to violence and repression to preserve its hold on power
Its wealthy suburbs are a draw for those seeking proximity to the Trump administration’s decision makers
The contest for resources between the US and China will continue after the president is gone and affect us all
Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so
Faced with large protests and external pressure, ruling elites need domestic reform and a grand bargain with Washington
Budget speculation dominated much of 2025. The chancellor’s New Year’s resolution should be to avoid a repeat in 2026
Novels require a kind of attention that the modern world is steadily eroding
With the US providing 20% of its revenue, the tyremaker has good reason to decouple its capital ties with China
Lenders say a cap on interest rates is unfair as they need a generous margin in order to offer unsecured credit
Retailer’s improvements have been subtle but effective, helping it to keep up with the pack
Plus the employment/growth puzzle
Billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone and allies are close to gaining control of Generali
Broader, integrated software platforms for business will win out against those selling specific services
If employers want AI to transform work, they should pay attention to history’s technological flops
Wars, chatbots and bond vigilantism could rock markets this year
There are limits to extrapolating from last year’s economic resilience
The increase is not wholly driven by job cuts and a rise in labour supply is a net positive for businesses
Avoiding the trials of modern sightseeing is more soothing than you might think
The introduction of tech to the most brilliantly basic of building blocks is an odd kind of futurism
JPMorgan seeks to rein in expenses related to legal action on fraud claims over a fintech start-up it acquired
Pearl-clutching about the Venezuela operation ignores the history of US military strategy
As a key to success, mentality gets too much attention and talent too little
It’s the poster child for AI, but surely its shares are too expensive now
Humans are stubbornly resistant to change, but think small and you might succeed
Watering down business rates for pubs alone fails to reflect pressures in the wider hospitality sector
How can we share the light of our own lives with the wider world?
It’s the one time of year when dreams of having a city to yourself can come true
Make the most of your tax-free cash. Live long, live well and live generously
South London restaurants 2210 by NattyCanCook and RapChar are serving food to excite and intrigue
A recent tasting of bottles from 1870 proved the point
Coral beaches, Andean peaks and the world’s tallest waterfall give the country huge potential as a tourist destination
Rewilding doesn’t mean abandoning — it means gardeners becoming a ‘keystone species’, creating a habitat where wildlife can thrive
