Business & Finance

Private equity, meaning, definition and which funds to invest in

What is private equity? The definition of this type of investment, with a focus on how it works, the advantages and which funds to invest in.

Is liquid air the new gold in energy storage?

Pressure will be on to reduce costs significantly if liquid air is to become mainstream.

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse.

Inequality hasn’t risen. Here’s why it feels like it has

What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneath.

Is there such a thing as too much parental leave?

Done the wrong way, it can have awkward effects.

Top 15 companies hiring remote workers for 2025

As the job market continues to evolve, remote work remains a sought-after option for many professionals.

Second-hand fashion creates only third-rate profit

Lithuanian start-up Vinted’s absence of a fee helps to expand its marketplace.

What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?

Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirage.

Bank of Elon? The idea is getting less far fetched