How serious is the threat of new Covid-19 variants? A surge in cases after China lifted restrictions has sparked concerns that a dangerous new strain could emerge Financial Times · Jan 5, 2023
UK economic outlook 'as bad as it gets' – and Tories made it worse, experts warn THE economic future facing the UK in 2023 is “as bad as it gets” and will be “much worse” than the pandemic, top economists have said – as… The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023
A global recession is coming, and this is where economists predict will fare the worst IMF director Kristalina Georgieva said simultaneous contractions in three major economies—the U.S., the EU, and China—will be the driving forces behind a global recession in 2023. Fortune · Jan 3, 2023
China’s Covid generation: the surging inequality behind Xi’s U-turn Lockdowns have often been more relentless in rural areas, upending the education of millions and blocking social mobility Financial Times · Jan 3, 2023
Business trends, risks and people to watch in 2023 What to look for this year in the corporate world in sectors from energy to private capital and technology Financial Times · Jan 2, 2023
Trump-supporting billionaire Home Depot founder says 'nobody works anymore' because of 'socialism' Bernie Marcus told the FT he’s worried about how “nobody gives a damn” anymore. “Just give it to me. Send me money. I don’t want to work—I’m too lazy, I’m too fat, I’m too stupid.” Fortune · Dec 29, 2022
Home Depot founder complains Americans are now lazy, don’t want to work and it’s all socialism’s fault “Nobody works, nobody gives a damn,” says billionaire Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
All the bad news buried before Christmas - including sacked Gavin Williamson's payoff MPs have just left for Christmas - so we've trawled through seven details that got slipped out at the last minute, from Gavin Williamson's golden goodbye to school buildings facing collapse Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022
Reports of Beijing COVID deaths fuel speculation about China covering up data The number of COVID-positive dead arriving at Beijing’s funeral parlors and crematoriums is rising, according to media reports, despite China not reporting a fatality from the virus for two weeks. Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022
Qatar offered EU lawmakers free World Cup tickets and other lavish gifts to try to improve human rights image One politician said she had “little doubt that Qatar was buying up European influence.” Fortune · Dec 14, 2022
US to announce ‘major’ nuclear fusion breakthrough in pursuit of near-limitless energy Advance may potentially help develop a climate-friendly and renewable energy source The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Factcheck: are UK strikers greedy, unrealistic and putting others in danger? This is an extract from our First Edition newsletter The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Monday briefing: The government blames the unions for strikes – but what’s the truth? In today’s newsletter: Factchecking claims striking workers are irresponsible, selfish and unrealistic The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
‘Hell. Just hell’: Ukraine and Russia’s war of attrition over Bakhmut Soldiers say fighting in and around eastern Donetsk city is reminiscent of first world war-style trench conflict Financial Times · Dec 9, 2022
Financial Times · Dec 9, 2022 Can Just Stop Oil make the case for protest? The climate activists know their tactics make people angry — and they believe that’s a price worth paying
Financial Times · Dec 8, 2022 Monte dei Paschi: how far did Italy go to draw a line under its troubled bank? After 15 years of scandal and state aid, Rome was prepared to bend the rules to ensure the world’s oldest lender could be safely sold off
Fortune · Dec 7, 2022 Taylor Swift avoids FTX lawsuits after a $100 million deal with the crypto exchange fell apart earlier this year Sam Bankman-Fried’s employees at FTX, which struck deals with Tom Brady and Steph Curry, said it “was too expensive from the beginning.”
Financial Times · Dec 4, 2022 The 4-day week: does it actually work? A trial to gauge whether it is possible to do the same work in fewer hours is finally drawing to a close. Here’s what four companies discovered
Fortune · Dec 2, 2022 Disney could regain political power of the land surrounding its Florida theme parks Move comes seven-plus months after legislature voted to dissolve special tax district.
Fortune · Dec 1, 2022 Everyone hates the open floor office plan. Meet its remote-work-friendly replacement: 'quiet spaces' With unavoidable Zoom meetings and private rooms in short supply, most offices are incapable of supporting deep-think work workers need.
Financial Times · Nov 30, 2022 ‘It just kinda went crazy’: FTX’s lavish spending highlights lack of controls Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto group showered employees with perks before collapsing into bankruptcy
Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022 Jack Ma reported living in Japan after China tech crackdown TOKYO: Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been living in Tokyo for almost six months after disappearing from public view following China's crackdown on the tech sector, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 Less than half the population are Christian for the first time When Rishi Sunak became prime minister, his accession was widely welcomed across the political spectrum, as the first British Asian to secure the top job in politics, and only the second from a minority background after Benjamin Disraeli in the nineteenth century.
The Times of India · Nov 29, 2022 Chinese billionaire Jack Ma living in Tokyo after China's crackdown against firms: Report BEIJING: Chinese billionaire and e-commerce giant Alibaba founder Jack Ma who ran into trouble with the Chinese government over violating anti-monopoly regulations and kept a low profile since 2020 is now living in Tokyo for about six months, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 28, 2022 European Super League pioneer quits after failing to convince Liverpool to perform U-turn Liverpool initially signed up to the European Super League in April in 2021