“It’s no big deal if Davos rank us in terms of importance,” says Diana Paredes, a tech entrepreneur and delegate…
Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?
“We are already at the point where you can’t tell the difference between deepfakes and the real thing,” Professor Hao…
People still want plastic bottles, says Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola will not ditch single-use plastic bottles because consumers still want them, the firm’s head of sustainability has told the…
Being a teen activist ‘is all consuming’
“It is a lot of responsibility – if you would have told my 12-year-old self that it would be at…
‘I turned down 50,000 francs to rent my shop during Davos’
“I was offered 50,000 Swiss francs (£40,000) last year by a Japanese firm to rent my shop out during Davos,”…
Davos 2020: What is the World Economic Forum and is it elitist?
Some of the world’s top business people and politicians – plus a smattering of celebrities – will gather in Davos,…
Lloyd’s of London whistleblowing hotline was down for 16 months
The Bank of England is to begin monitoring Lloyd’s of London after it emerged that a whistleblowing hotline at the…
Victoria Beckham fashion label makes another loss
Victoria Beckham’s fashion business has posted another annual loss as demand for the former Spice Girl’s high end clothes “plateaued”.…
Sourdough or sourfaux? Artisan bread label row erupts
Sourdough bread has become a major food trend over the last few years, with loaves flying off the shelves at…
Christmas adverts – do they really work?
“I think Christmas ads are pretty good. They’re not too commercial and they cheer you up,” says 19-year-old Johan Stone.…
