Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market
We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies
Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high
Sun Art deal is ecommerce group’s second major divestment of bricks-and-mortar assets in less than a month
Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate
Wave of bankruptcies hits key European market as double-digit growth rate slows
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and default
Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 years
On both sides of Atlantic, most surveyed claim protectionist shift will overshadow benefits of other policies
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems
Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approach
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent years
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils
Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxy
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjust
