With bleak inevitability it was confirmed this week that Google has been fined for breaching the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
Rising temperatures turn up the heat for the global coffee industry
It’s easy to take for granted a cup of coffee. With over 22,000 coffee shops in the UK alone, you’re never far away from a steaming cup of quality coffee at an affordable price…
A new diet to save the world
If we change our diets, can we save the world? That was the question posed to 30 world-leading scientists by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health…
Is tech investment dead?
The world of investment loves nothing more than to declare that something is dead. Print media has been declared dead several times…
Brexit: The potential outcomes
It’s been an unprecedented week for the British Parliament; The government were held in contempt of Parliament for the first time in history….
The future of the high street
It’s tempting for those of certain political persuasions to blame austerity and government cuts on the current malaise that’s facing the high street….
Link executive pay to climate change
Things are coming to a head in the fight against climate change. A UN summit is meeting this week and the verdict is in: we are the last generation….
Extreme gaming – Guts Game
Worth an estimated US$137.9bn globally according to Newzoo, gaming is big business. In order to be successful in the industry it’s important….
Which career choices are currently desirable?
It’s odd enough that a travel company would want to survey young people about desirable career choices, but odder still when you view the results….
Manchester climbs the rankings for innovation
Manchester – the UK’s de facto second city – has for some time been raising the bar when it comes to business and innovation, closing the north-south divide….
Airbnb boycotts the West Bank in Israel
In an unexpected move from the holiday rentals giant, they decided to pull all listings from the occupied West Bank in Israel….
Conservation through Rhino Coin
How do we save the rhinos? Their numbers have decreased thanks to illegal poaching and the market for rhino horn which somehow continues to grow in a supposedly civilised world….
Nike steps into experiential retail
Known for being one step ahead when it comes to sports fashion, Nike is an industry innovator and continues to stay at the top of its game by staying ahead of the curve….
Ikea look to open city centre locations
The high street has been a major talking point this year, as the UK government continues to invest in reviving the high street….
Tulip shaped building to be added to London skyline
London is a city known for its large and unusual buildings, boasting landmarks such as The Shard, Gherkin and the controversial Walkie Talkie….
Google scrap plans for rescue robot
Google is a brand that seems to be involved in all forms of business, from health to autonomous vehicles….
Uber struggling ahead of IPO
Widely maligned taxi firm Uber is gearing up for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) next year which analysts predict will value the company at US$100bn….
Will microchipping employees become the norm?
The age of technology means that we are connected in a way that we have never been before. Most of us are tuned in via phone and email at every waking hour….
Stan Lee on America
Back in 2007 The Atlantic convinced Stan Lee to publish a comic on his vision of America, titled “America is a Dream”….
Should we be worried about unstable oil prices?
The announcement of fresh US sanctions against Iran has triggered a new wave of uncertainty in global oil prices. But what are people specifically worried about….