The rise of surge pricing: ‘It will eventually be everywhere’
Powered by algorithms and AI, a growing number of consumer industries are adjusting prices in response to supply and demand #press
‘All should resign’: Derna disaster unleashes wave of anger in Libya
Citizens vent at officials who ignored warnings while the authorities look to absolve themselves of blame #press
China’s coming lawfare offensive
A weaponised ‘legal toolbox for foreign struggles’ is reshaping Chinese economic relations with the rest of the world #press
Italian bonds: Meloni’s moves may yet scare investors
There are good economic reasons for nerves and the PM has shown herself willing to rattle markets #press
We must confront China over security — but co-operate with it too
Calls for our foreign secretary to refuse to talk to his Chinese counterparts are wrong #press
Oh no, not more tech stuff!
The short-term pain of accommodating new gear such as Apple’s USB-C charger may make sense in the long run, but I really resent it #press
G7 governments to announce bans on Russian diamond imports
Proposals would reshape global market for the precious stones, but implementation will divide industry #press
Mohammed VI: Morocco’s monarch must handle an earthquake-hit country
The reserved king is trying to show he is in control following the most devastating tremor in 60 years #press
Credit Suisse bond investors plot lawsuit against Switzerland
Group plans to sue Swiss government in US courts over losses sustained after bank’s takeover by UBS #press
Nervy investors pour $1tn into money market funds
High yields and uncertainty over the outlook for the US economy puts global flows on course for record year #press
Not much of a garden? Plant bulbs in layers to maximise spring flowering
Crocuses, irises and tulips at varying depths can prolong the magic in a small space #press
‘Project Springsteen’: how law firm Paul Weiss raided rival Kirkland in London push
New York company hires lawyers from Chicago-based outfit in bid to build European private equity practice #press
Labour must take bold strides to deepen UK’s ties with EU
Keir Starmer should expect to cop political heat from the right as he moves to ease trade friction with the bloc #press
Income gap between Londoners and rest of UK hits record high
Average gross disposable income in the capital is 43% higher than the national average #press