Sir Richard Jolly: Development with a Human Face
In May 2012, a distinguished group of international economists and social scientists published Be Outraged: There Are Alternatives, an impassioned critique of austerity economics....
UK food chains biting off more than they can chew
The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, KFC and Byron burger chains are all finding themselves in dire straits
IT’S BEEN a rough few days in the...
That’s the spirit!
George Clooney isn’t just a pretty face. It turns out the Hollywood heartthrob is also a shrewd businessman…
By Darren Parkin
WHEN celebrated actor George Clooney...
Etihad Swoop For Tony Douglas As New CEO
Former military defence expert is to take up the role in January, but can he stop the rot in Abu Dhabi where the airline...
L’Oreal sells Body Shop
L’Oreal never quite managed to get to grips with what it bought from Dame Anita Roddick in 2006, but was it all worth it?
WHEN...
Indian Summer On The Horizon
Investors had been keeping their distance from India this last 12 months as New Delhi's business hubs looked like being on the brink of...
Status symbols in and out of the boardroom
From cufflinks to cars, Blackberries to dog breeds: status symbols are evolving. BV’s RICHARD THOMAS cranes his neck to get a glimpse of the...
From Serena’s socks to rabbits’ feet – superstition is all around
HAVE you ever worn your “lucky” shoes to a job interview, or knocked on wood after saying something hopeful? Experts aren’t surprised…
SUPERSTITIOUS actions aren’t...
Swede Electric Dreams
Is Volvo’s bid to become all-electric the shrewdest business move of the year, or a cynical ploy to capitalise on the world’s mounting affection...
Rio Tinto Paying Dividends
Handsome pay-outs for mining shareholders as strong underlying earnings deliver record interims for investors…
By Darren Parkin
A SURGE in commodity prices and a rush in...
