John E. Kaye
News & Features
John E. Kaye is a veteran journalist with more than two decades’ experience writing for Britain’s national newspapers. A former columnist and travel editor, he is known for his sharply observed features, high-profile interviews and in-depth news coverage spanning politics, culture and global affairs.
As a senior contributor to The European, John writes across the magazine’s key sections, bringing clarity, authority and a strong editorial voice to its coverage of business, travel and current affairs.
Closing women’s health gap could boost global economy by $1tn a year, leaders say
Closing the women’s health gap could add $1tn annually to the global economy by 2040, with leaders calling for greater...
Dutch court orders Lidl to stop selling Birkenstock sandal lookalikes
A Dutch court has ordered Lidl to stop selling sandals resembling five Birkenstock designs after ruling they infringed copyright.
Poorly designed workplaces ‘cost UK economy £71bn a year’
Poorly designed workplaces cost the UK economy £71.4bn annually, with workers losing over an hour a week to workplace problems.
Rescuers scramble to protect pod of 25 whales in Thames Estuary
Rescuers deploy boats, aircraft and specialist teams after around 25 pilot whales enter shallow waters in the Thames Estuary.
‘Talent hushing’ blamed as four-in-10 workers say they contribute less than they could
Talent hushing may be limiting UK productivity, with 43 per cent of adults saying workplace experiences lead them to contribute...
Spain leads Europe for expats as Panama tops global poll
Spain ranks highest in Europe for expats in 2026, while Panama tops the global Expat Insider ranking for the third...
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.
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.
Chris Packham urges PM to ban ‘frankenchicken’ from schools and hospitals
Chris Packham urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to remove fast-growing chicken breeds from schools, hospitals and other public-sector procurement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
