The business of war
THE American writer and humourist, PJ O’Rourke, spent the autumn of 1984 in Lebanon as the country’s civil war began to heat up. The...
Glue-shoe syndrome for Brexit: a step forward… or sideways?
An analysis of the latest Brexit developments shows that just beneath the surface of the mud… is more mud. BV’s Jason Agnew reports.
THE Eagles’...
Steel Merger Looks To Create Industry Giant
Two behemoths of the industrial world look to tie the knot and save thousands of jobs as they create one of the world’s largest...
Sharia banking weaves moral fibre into the West’s oft-flawed system
No pork, no porn, no booze: this traditional Islamic take on finance and funding relies on ancient ethical codes — and ensures lender and...
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....
Burger and a Coke? Fast food and fizzy drink changes ahead
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola usher in new ideas to pep-up, perk-up and slim-down the customers in the queue
By HAL WILLIAMS
JUNK food has come a long...
Disruption in Politics: Be Careful What You Wish For
Political disruptors have, once again, become fashionable – and popular. They always do when societies grow tired of business as usual and politicians that...
Coffee means buses, fire logs, insurance: our new cup of tea
The grounds from your morning cup of go, converted to biofuel, means we get two sips at the cappuccino. JASON AGNEW reports
THE announcement that...
Qatar Trade In Crisis
The international blockade on doing business with Qatar has left the oil rich state fragile. Despite the finger pointing and accusations of its support...
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...
