Keeping loss-making giants like WeWork flush with VC cash is killing competition August 14, 2023 WeWork hasn't had to turn a profit because an endless amount of venture capital cash has allowed them to challenge all other workspaces, writes Jordan Greenaway.
Zoom: We’re not choosing the office over remote work August 11, 2023 Even as Zoom encourages its employees back to the office, it's sticking by an approach of flexible work, writes Phil Perry.
Wilko may look like Woolies 2.0, but a new buyer should save it from collapse August 11, 2023 Wilco’s collapse into administration put tens of thousands of jobs at risk, but the high street staple should have a future if a buyer sees beyond the hysteria, writes George MacDonald.
The key to reducing our emissions is in our buildings, not meatless burgers August 11, 2023 No matter how many meatless burgers we eat, it won’t save us from climate change unless we deal with the emissions hiding in our buildings.
We can brag about climate investment, but too many start ups are still a very light green August 11, 2023 More and more companies are embracing impact investing, but regulations are burdensome and end up excluding small companies and investors and emerging start-ups. This must change, writes Tove Larsson
Explainer: Mark Rowley vs the government on sacking abusive Met officers August 10, 2023 The Met police is under the spotlight again, but this time, it’s because its chief Sir Mark Rowley has openly accused the government of standing in the way of getting rid of abusive officers within the force. Rowley, who became the Met commissioner last September, has made it his mission to clear up the force. [...]
Analysis: Wilko collapse is the Woolworths of this financial crisis August 10, 2023 The collapse of Woolworths was described as “the first domino of physical retail Armageddon.” Although it might not justify that epithet, the collapse of Wilko shows which way the wind is now blowing.
From Costa and Coutts to Bud Light, business can’t keep out of our politics August 10, 2023 Business can't hide from politics anymore: younger customers and employees care about social issues. Companies, from Coutts to Costa, need to learn how to strike a balance, writes Ryan Shorthouse
Let’s be honest, taking back control with Brexit does not mean knee-jerk isolationism August 10, 2023 Brexit means the ability of making our own choices; it doesn't mean isolating our nation from the EU and other partners. If we understand this, we can make Brexit a success, writes Matthew Lesh
As social media gives way to biotech, an era of ultra young billionaires might be over August 10, 2023 From Larry Page to Jeff Bezos, the billionaires of yesteryear were masters of timing. For the new generation it's harder to make that kind of money, but easier to make an impact, writes Leon Emirali