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IHS Markit founder looks for new challenges after selling out to S&P
With the end of EU subsidies, the government should embrace a new model of regenerative agriculture
A polite but deadly serious Cambridge university row over the issue shows the need for ‘tolerance’ instead
From blaring music to blocking beaches, the super wealthy are bad at sharing with others
Deflation is still the bigger risk for a heavily indebted world economy
Employers have an important role to play in advancing vaccine literacy and uptake
The dispute over the rule of law in some countries is damaging the union’s moral legitimacy
Covid-19 has changed rather than ended cross-border flows
Public wealth funds can play a role to ensure economies recover
Paradoxically, falling productivity in research strengthens the case for increasing spending on it
The prospect of a rebound in the global economy has fuelled optimism despite the economic damage from the pandemic
Mead, long supplanted by ale and grape wine, is finding a new market — but there are hurdles
Rapid growth of audiences is encouraging audio streaming rivals to approach publishers
Investor hubris can be pierced when expectations of further gains are as strong as they are now
A selection of 27 dry wines to see you through the holiday season
We’ve kicked off the festive season earlier than ever. Can we handle a full month of holly, jolly cheer?
Streaming decision makes sense with outlook for cinema attendance looking poor for 2021
Inoculating the world would be impossible without the humble fridge
A slow return to growth is a worry but pandemic has also brought investment opportunities
Departure of boss Ivan Glasenberg could boost recovery in share price
Market turmoil prompts companies to prioritise securing a prime credit rating
The former New York mayor turns out not to be the most reliable of sidekicks
Gardens across the world have had to limit visitor numbers but their winter wonderlands remain an inspiration
How could a spanking new yet totally impersonal cashmere sweater compare with something vintage?
Scientific breakthroughs should stem the anti-modern trend
Employees of failing companies should not transfer out of defined benefit funds but trust PPF umbrella
We cannot escape our emotions — but we can take them into account
Top of the pile of festive books is a history of cash and human ingenuity in hard times
Pilloried retail tycoon has been less aggressive than private equity groups on high street
Chair of fintech company discloses new sideline in C-suite IT consultancy
The longer executives hold out on paying up, the longer public scrutiny of their past actions will continue
Combined group is out to challenge Microsoft’s integrated suite of tools
Investment platforms reel in the thirtysomethings; activism speeds change at Countryside
Elevation to index should bring some of the gloss afforded to rivals
How 2020 is becoming ever more like an episode of the dystopian TV series Black Mirror.
For companies that received government support, M&A might be easier to justify than dividends
Time is on the Norwegian company’s side in securing a higher valuation