European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but failed to capitalise. Have they left it too late to compete with China?
Implementing automation systems requires a lot of planning, time and money
Over the past 50 years the state has become overly reliant on a few deep pockets that it cannot afford to lose
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
The attack on Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve is a serious threat to the position of the US currency
For a monopsonistic buyer such as the Department of Defense, profitability looks like an opportunity in disguise
BT’s infrastructure company cannot retreat on its plans for a national digital network
New life phases — kids leaving, separation, retirement — can be the gateway to reclaiming and reimagining your space. Why the hell not?
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
Faced with large protests and external pressure, ruling elites need domestic reform and a grand bargain with Washington
Wars, chatbots and bond vigilantism could rock markets this year
Budget speculation dominated much of 2025. The chancellor’s New Year’s resolution should be to avoid a repeat in 2026
There are limits to extrapolating from last year’s economic resilience
Novels require a kind of attention that the modern world is steadily eroding
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
