Trying to write a novel? A Marrakech ‘book camp’ might unlock your literary skills
Silk Road Slippers (which also runs day workshops in London) offers post-course advice and mentorship, which is invaluable ...
Harland & Wolff takeover raises fears over payments to suppliers
Harland & Wolf suppliers owed millions of pounds fear they will not be paid as the bankrupt shipbuilder is taken over by ...
‘Never forget’: Auschwitz survivor recalls Nazi crimes ahead of anniversary
Doniecka, who goes to Auschwitz every year on the anniversary of its liberation, said that it was important for her to attend ...
Geography class: China’s emissions peak in sight as solar and electric cars boom
“China’s boom in renewable energy and electric vehicles represents a major step forward in addressing global climate change.” ...
Will the Federal Reserve respond to Donald Trump’s call on interest rates?
The Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday but the US central bank’s policy is already under scrutiny from President Donald Trump. Investors overwhelmingly expect the Fed ...
Climate graphic of the week: Wild January weather assails the US
The wild January weather across the US is expected to continue this week with forecasts for heavy rain in southern states, after a surge of Arctic air that spilled southward and delivered rare record ...
UAE’s nuclear company seeks to capitalise on AI-induced energy demand in US
We want to capitalise on our success and we are looking at what we can do: build in the UAE, outside the UAE, the whole market.” Roughly a quarter of the UAE’s electricity is now generated from ...
Brazilian airline merger would boost aviation sector, says Azul boss
The boss of Brazilian airline Azul has argued that its planned merger with rival Gol to create the country’s largest carrier will strengthen Brazil’s aviation industry and expand the number of routes ...
Insurers in court battle with UK businesses over Covid furlough scheme
Insurers Liberty Mutual, Allianz and Aviva have argued that they are entitled to subtract the furlough payments. But businesses bringing the legal challenge, which include Starboard Hotels and Arena ...
Competition or growth? It’s better to have both
Overall, it is hard to argue the CMA takes an overly aggressive approach. The number of mergers it investigates that are rejected or abandoned is small and falling. The UK has seen a modest weakening ...
US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze
US diplomats have requested an urgent exemption for Ukraine-related programmes from a 90-day freeze on foreign aid and “stop work” orders issued by secretary of state Marco Rubio, according to ...
Lessons from ancient India on post-conflict reconstruction
The writer is a biomedical systems engineer and author of ‘Wicked Problems: How to Engineer a Better World’ Ancient India’s greatest engineering achievement wasn’t a monum ...