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Automation may simply speed up the rat race.
The new prime minister is facing a daunting task of achieving 1.5 million new homes.
Brexit suggested the importance of diversifying trade partners, while underlining the importance of geography.
Accountants are often thought of as ‘bean counters’, but we all account for elements of our lives.
Technological dominance is won by carving out protected space in which a domestic alternative can grow.
With Virgin Trains to run to Europe from 2030, what does this mean for Eurostar?
Climate change does not affect every form of transport in the same way. And the result is more than just cancelled journeys.
The government has fast-tracked approval for a data centre at the site of a historic brewery in east London.
Data beats greenwashing. How a simple QR code connects you to a massive European database that exposes fake sustainability claims in seconds.
Why streamers are paying for sports programmes with no actual sport in them.
The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.
Changes to zero hours contracts are designed to improve employment terms for workers. Will the cost to employers undermine the plan?
An Australian state is set to introduce a law supporting the right to work from home, and it’s already in place for some parents in Portugal. Should it happen elsewhere?
Even skilled nurses can make mistakes when systems are badly designed. Human factors training could help nurses recognise and reduce these risks.
In 1838, a London estate agent began advertising its ‘cosmorama’ to rich clients seeking expensive estates.
The market for retro entertainment has never been bigger. But certain companies may be in danger of overdoing it.
Climate change leading to extreme weather events is making life uncomfortable for many UK workers. A new survey reveals the depth of the problem.
New PM Andy Burnham cut business rates for pubs and clubs, which was a good start. However, much needs to be done to help businesses operating at night.
Canals can provide cooling corridors in cities, a study shows.
As AI makes advertising more personal and persuasive, mindful shopping habits could help consumers stay in control.
Every year the festival attracts thousands of people to Scotland’s capital, but is the city able to harness this and improve it as a place to live?
Clever clothing that can sense health issues are not far off, but they could prove hard to recycle or reuse.
Wildfires are sweeping through parts of France and Spain causing havoc to many holidaymakers’ plans. Does travel insurance help with the extra bills?
AI-generated fashion models may become the future, but they should be used responsibly.