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New research finds companies may choose strong competitors over suppliers when developing technology, particularly when rivals have proven market expertise.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
China unveils giant crane capable of lifting 9,300 family cars
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BP appoints Ian Tyler chairman after Albert Manifold ousting
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Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
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Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
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Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
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Chinese education group to buy Dublin Business School for US$127.5m
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Your biggest rival could be your best technology partner, research finds
New research finds companies may choose strong competitors over suppliers when developing technology, particularly when rivals have proven market expertise.
China unveils giant crane capable of lifting 9,300 family cars
XCMG has unveiled a giant 14,000-tonne crane designed for nuclear power, conventional energy and offshore wind construction projects.
LED lights could be ‘the new asbestos’, UCL scientists warn
UCL researchers warn prolonged LED exposure may affect mitochondria and metabolic health, while urging more time in natural daylight.
OpenAI admits AI models hid mistakes, invented data and acted without permission
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Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
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New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
New Paris and Athens flights to Seattle will create easier one-stop connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
A passenger jet has flown using sustainable aviation fuel made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity in a major aviation breakthrough.
Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
Housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention at 77 per cent of large London firms, while young workers struggle to buy.
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EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Edinburgh Airport launches £500m expansion as terminal footprint grows 60%
Edinburgh Airport will invest more than £500m over five years, expanding its terminal, adding gates and increasing passenger capacity.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
Emma Strandberg reports that Virgin Trains has cleared a regulatory hurdle to launch up to 20 Channel services from 2030.
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
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A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
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AI regulation has a knowledge problem
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Why men are increasingly withdrawing from society
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Chris Packham launches campaign to rid Britain of ‘frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, highlighting animal welfare concerns and government action.
What the rise of synthetic companionship reveals about men and women
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores how synthetic companionship reflects changing expectations, autonomy and emotional intimacy between men and women.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
Deborah Lyon explores Sardinia and Corsica in one trip, discovering their contrasting landscapes, cultures, food and unforgettable coastal towns.
Inside the world’s wildest new mini golf course with caves, 13ft waterfalls… and sharks
Orlando’s new 36-hole mini golf course will take players through caves, past 13ft waterfalls and alongside sharks and stingrays.
This Japanese ski resort has just been named the world’s best place for seasonal work
Niseko, Japan, has been named the world’s best seasonal work destination after ranking highly for safety, costs and job opportunities.
The Costa Rica Report 2026 is out now
Packed with exclusives, The Costa Rica Report 2026 goes inside the MedTech boom, billion-dollar investment, smart factories, nearshoring and the talent powering Costa Rica’s economic rise.
LATEST VIDEOS
Scan Here to Submit Your Vote in The European Global Business Awards 2026
Menopause may make women leaders more empathetic – even as it leaves them drained
New research finds menopause symptoms can leave women leaders depleted, while nostalgia for their selves may increase empathy towards employees.
Your biggest rival could be your best technology partner, research finds
New research finds companies may choose strong competitors over suppliers when developing technology, particularly when rivals have proven market expertise.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
China unveils giant crane capable of lifting 9,300 family cars
XCMG has unveiled a giant 14,000-tonne crane designed for nuclear power, conventional energy and offshore wind construction projects.
MPs tell Government to reject Thames Water creditors as utility nears insolvency
MPs urge the Government to reject Thames Water’s creditors and prepare for special administration as the indebted utility nears insolvency.
The municipal pension fund setting a new standard in South Africa
NJMPF is setting a new standard for South African pension funds through governance, member education, innovation and stronger engagement.
BP appoints Ian Tyler chairman after Albert Manifold ousting
BP appoints Ian Tyler as chairman after Albert Manifold’s ousting, marking another major step in the energy giant’s leadership shake-up.
They came to Malta as nomads. Then stayed on as founders
Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit helps remote professionals and entrepreneurs build businesses, connect with innovators and establish longer-term roots in Europe.
EIB makes first small nuclear reactor investment with €40m backing for Finnish start-up
The EIB is investing €40m in Finnish start-up Steady Energy to develop small modular reactors designed to provide district heating.
Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%
Estonia’s e-residents have launched more than 4,200 companies this year, with business creation up 36 per cent on 2025.
Poland’s Baltic region: the booming investment destination you probably haven’t heard of
Pomerania is attracting global investors with skilled talent, strong infrastructure and sustained economic growth across Poland’s Baltic coast.
Inside Costa Rica’s medtech boom
Costa Rica medtech sector is booming, becoming a global hub for medical devices, innovation, and life sciences manufacturing growth.
Costa Rica’s research moment
ACIB-FUNIN is helping Costa Rica expand its clinical research capabilities, supporting biomedical studies, innovation and evidence generation for global health.
Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
Only 14 per cent of companies can show their responsible sourcing programmes are reducing risks or improving outcomes.
Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
The Costa Rican university teaching entrepreneurship as a survival skill
Allan Matarrita-Chinchilla explains how ULACIT in Costa Rica uses entrepreneurship education to prepare students for innovation and professional change today.
New AI master’s aims to turn non-tech graduates into business leaders
HIM Business School launches a one-year AI master’s helping non-tech graduates apply artificial intelligence to business and customer experience.
Chinese education group to buy Dublin Business School for US$127.5m
China Chunlai will acquire Dublin Business School from Kaplan, marking its first major expansion into European higher education.
UK universities take top four places in European global rankings
Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Imperial have claimed Europe’s top four places in the latest global university rankings.
Your biggest rival could be your best technology partner, research finds
New research finds companies may choose strong competitors over suppliers when developing technology, particularly when rivals have proven market expertise.
China unveils giant crane capable of lifting 9,300 family cars
XCMG has unveiled a giant 14,000-tonne crane designed for nuclear power, conventional energy and offshore wind construction projects.
LED lights could be ‘the new asbestos’, UCL scientists warn
UCL researchers warn prolonged LED exposure may affect mitochondria and metabolic health, while urging more time in natural daylight.
OpenAI admits AI models hid mistakes, invented data and acted without permission
OpenAI reveals six cases of AI models hiding mistakes, inventing data, using exposed credentials and acting without user permission.
Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
A cyber attack affecting three UK airports exposed customer data, including email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
New Paris and Athens flights to Seattle will create easier one-stop connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
Could this be the future of cheap flying? World’s largest electric aircraft uses just $5 of power
The world’s largest electric aircraft completes a record-breaking test flight, pointing towards cheaper and cleaner regional air travel.
Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
A passenger jet has flown using sustainable aviation fuel made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity in a major aviation...
Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
Housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention at 77 per cent of large London firms, while young workers struggle to...
Could this turnkey development be one of Europe’s smartest serviced apartment investments right now?
A turnkey Braunschweig serviced apartment development combines 90%+ occupancy, a long-term Limehome lease and strong sustainability credentials.
EXPO REAL adds infrastructure as property investors seek safer long-term returns
EXPO REAL 2026 is expanding into infrastructure, with a new forum exploring energy, digital and social infrastructure as long-term investment...
EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Edinburgh Airport launches £500m expansion as terminal footprint grows 60%
Edinburgh Airport will invest more than £500m over five years, expanding its terminal, adding gates and increasing passenger capacity.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
Emma Strandberg reports that Virgin Trains has cleared a regulatory hurdle to launch up to 20 Channel services from 2030.
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar, expanding its global leisure portfolio with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
AI regulation has a knowledge problem
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah examines how regulators can maintain independent knowledge and authority as frontier AI systems become increasingly complex.
Why men are increasingly withdrawing from society
Dr Stephen Whitehead examines why some men withdraw from society as work, relationships, status and traditional forms of masculinity change.
Chris Packham launches campaign to rid Britain of ‘frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, highlighting animal welfare concerns and government action.
What the rise of synthetic companionship reveals about men and women
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores how synthetic companionship reflects changing expectations, autonomy and emotional intimacy between men and women.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
Deborah Lyon explores Sardinia and Corsica in one trip, discovering their contrasting landscapes, cultures, food and unforgettable coastal towns.
Inside the world’s wildest new mini golf course with caves, 13ft waterfalls… and sharks
Orlando’s new 36-hole mini golf course will take players through caves, past 13ft waterfalls and alongside sharks and stingrays.
This Japanese ski resort has just been named the world’s best place for seasonal work
Niseko, Japan, has been named the world’s best seasonal work destination after ranking highly for safety, costs and job opportunities.
