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Costa Rica’s economic transformation is driven by FDI, advanced manufacturing, innovation, sustainability and movement up the global value chain.
Bank of England governor warns AI poses growing ‘increasingly significant’ threat to financial stability
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UK economy grows faster than first thought as household incomes bounce back
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British Chambers unite against ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid fears for UK industry
British Chambers urge Brussels to recognise UK manufacturers under ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid concerns over costs and supply chains.
UK economy grows faster than first thought as household incomes bounce back
Revised figures show stronger UK economic growth, recovering household incomes and surging exports during the second quarter of 2026.
British Chambers unite against ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid fears for UK industry
British Chambers urge Brussels to recognise UK manufacturers under ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid concerns over costs and supply chains.
Kuwait deepens capital market reforms as Boursa Kuwait scoops triple honours
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Costa Rica’s economic transformation: FDI, innovation and value chain evolution
Costa Rica’s economic transformation is driven by FDI, advanced manufacturing, innovation, sustainability and movement up the global value chain.
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Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%
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Bank of England governor warns AI poses growing ‘increasingly significant’ threat to financial stability
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Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
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New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
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Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
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Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
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EXPO REAL adds infrastructure as property investors seek safer long-term returns
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EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Edinburgh Airport launches £500m expansion as terminal footprint grows 60%
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
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Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
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As hospitals shut out fresh air, common sense goes out the window
George F Winter examines whether hospitals have overlooked fresh air and natural ventilation while investing heavily in complex cooling systems.
The law must catch up with the sexual exploitation risks posed by wearable cameras
Dr Raj Joshi argues that UK law must address covert recording by wearable cameras and AI-enabled sexual exploitation risks.
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Why disabled musicians are still struggling to get a fair hearing from record labels
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World’s first luxury theme park to open in Mexico with £1.1bn of rides, fine entertainment and deliberately limited crowds
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Meltdowns, pre-race tears and ‘joyous bedlam’: inside Goodwood’s wildest race of the weekend
Mark G. Whitchurch explores Goodwood’s Settrington Cup, where 70 children race historic Austin J40 pedal cars in joyous bedlam.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
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Costa Rica’s economic transformation: FDI, innovation and value chain evolution
Costa Rica’s economic transformation is driven by FDI, advanced manufacturing, innovation, sustainability and movement up the global value chain.
LATEST VIDEOS
Scan Here to Submit Your Vote in The European Global Business Awards 2026
Bank of England governor warns AI poses growing ‘increasingly significant’ threat to financial stability
Andrew Bailey warns that AI could threaten financial stability as advanced systems create cyber risks for banks and critical infrastructure.
UK economy grows faster than first thought as household incomes bounce back
Revised figures show stronger UK economic growth, recovering household incomes and surging exports during the second quarter of 2026.
UK unveils ‘Great British Grid’ in bid to cut energy bills
Great British Grid aims to increase competition, modernise Britain’s power network and reduce electricity costs.
British Chambers unite against ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid fears for UK industry
British Chambers urge Brussels to recognise UK manufacturers under ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid concerns over costs and supply chains.
UK economy grows faster than first thought as household incomes bounce back
Revised figures show stronger UK economic growth, recovering household incomes and surging exports during the second quarter of 2026.
British Chambers unite against ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid fears for UK industry
British Chambers urge Brussels to recognise UK manufacturers under ‘Made in Europe’ rules amid concerns over costs and supply chains.
Kuwait deepens capital market reforms as Boursa Kuwait scoops triple honours
Kuwait is deepening capital market reforms as Boursa Kuwait wins three honours for exchange performance, ESG and financial literacy.
Michael Dell becomes world’s fourth-richest person as Forbes reveals the ten wealthiest billionaires
Michael Dell’s fortune has risen above $273bn, putting him fourth on the Forbes rich list as AI demand drives technology...
Costa Rica’s economic transformation: FDI, innovation and value chain evolution
Costa Rica’s economic transformation is driven by FDI, advanced manufacturing, innovation, sustainability and movement up the global value chain.
EIB makes first small nuclear reactor investment with €40m backing for Finnish start-up
The EIB is investing €40m in Finnish start-up Steady Energy to develop small modular reactors designed to provide district heating.
Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%
Estonia’s e-residents have launched more than 4,200 companies this year, with business creation up 36 per cent on 2025.
Poland’s Baltic region: the booming investment destination you probably haven’t heard of
Pomerania is attracting global investors with skilled talent, strong infrastructure and sustained economic growth across Poland’s Baltic coast.
Scientists develop new chemicals to tackle devastating oil spills at sea
Scientists in Italy and Azerbaijan are testing new chemical treatments designed to contain oil slicks and separate oil from contaminated...
Giant wind turbine with 252-metre rotor could mean fewer machines and cheaper offshore power
Envision’s giant 16.7MW offshore wind turbine has a 252-metre rotor and could reduce turbine numbers and generation costs.
Rescuers scramble to protect pod of 25 whales in Thames Estuary
Rescuers deploy boats, aircraft and specialist teams after around 25 pilot whales enter shallow waters in the Thames Estuary.
Costa Rica’s research moment
ACIB-FUNIN is helping Costa Rica expand its clinical research capabilities, supporting biomedical studies, innovation and evidence generation for global health.
The Costa Rican university teaching entrepreneurship as a survival skill
Allan Matarrita-Chinchilla explains how ULACIT in Costa Rica uses entrepreneurship education to prepare students for innovation and professional change today.
New AI master’s aims to turn non-tech graduates into business leaders
HIM Business School launches a one-year AI master’s helping non-tech graduates apply artificial intelligence to business and customer experience.
Chinese education group to buy Dublin Business School for US$127.5m
China Chunlai will acquire Dublin Business School from Kaplan, marking its first major expansion into European higher education.
UK universities take top four places in European global rankings
Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Imperial have claimed Europe’s top four places in the latest global university rankings.
Nearshore supply chains: why Costa Rica is emerging as a strategic gateway for global manufacturing and innovation
Costa Rica is emerging as a strategic nearshoring hub, combining advanced manufacturing, skilled talent, sustainability and international market access.
Bank of England governor warns AI poses growing ‘increasingly significant’ threat to financial stability
Andrew Bailey warns that AI could threaten financial stability as advanced systems create cyber risks for banks and critical infrastructure.
Inside Cartago’s US$1.186bn green investment hub
Inside Cartago’s US$1.186bn green investment hub, where La Lima Free Zone Park drives investment, jobs and sustainable growth.
Smart manufacturing: why Costa Rica is quietly positioning itself as Latin America’s next industrial innovation hub
Costa Rica is positioning itself as a smart manufacturing hub through automation, advanced technology, skilled talent and sustainable industrial production.
Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
A cyber attack affecting three UK airports exposed customer data, including email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
New Paris and Athens flights to Seattle will create easier one-stop connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
Could this be the future of cheap flying? World’s largest electric aircraft uses just $5 of power
The world’s largest electric aircraft completes a record-breaking test flight, pointing towards cheaper and cleaner regional air travel.
Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
A passenger jet has flown using sustainable aviation fuel made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity in a major aviation...
Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
Housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention at 77 per cent of large London firms, while young workers struggle to...
Could this turnkey development be one of Europe’s smartest serviced apartment investments right now?
A turnkey Braunschweig serviced apartment development combines 90%+ occupancy, a long-term Limehome lease and strong sustainability credentials.
EXPO REAL adds infrastructure as property investors seek safer long-term returns
EXPO REAL 2026 is expanding into infrastructure, with a new forum exploring energy, digital and social infrastructure as long-term investment...
EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Edinburgh Airport launches £500m expansion as terminal footprint grows 60%
Edinburgh Airport will invest more than £500m over five years, expanding its terminal, adding gates and increasing passenger capacity.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
Emma Strandberg reports that Virgin Trains has cleared a regulatory hurdle to launch up to 20 Channel services from 2030.
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar, expanding its global leisure portfolio with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
As hospitals shut out fresh air, common sense goes out the window
George F Winter examines whether hospitals have overlooked fresh air and natural ventilation while investing heavily in complex cooling systems.
The law must catch up with the sexual exploitation risks posed by wearable cameras
Dr Raj Joshi argues that UK law must address covert recording by wearable cameras and AI-enabled sexual exploitation risks.
Who governs 900 billion AI agents?
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah examines AI agent governance and how autonomous systems can retain legitimate authority as they learn and coordinate.
Why disabled musicians are still struggling to get a fair hearing from record labels
Matthew Kayne explains why disabled musicians face barriers in music and calls for equal opportunities to build sustainable careers.
World’s first luxury theme park to open in Mexico with £1.1bn of rides, fine entertainment and deliberately limited crowds
Mexico’s £1.1bn luxury theme park will feature major rides, Cirque du Soleil entertainment and deliberately limited visitor numbers.
Meltdowns, pre-race tears and ‘joyous bedlam’: inside Goodwood’s wildest race of the weekend
Mark G. Whitchurch explores Goodwood’s Settrington Cup, where 70 children race historic Austin J40 pedal cars in joyous bedlam.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues
British Museum restricts photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors pausing for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
Deborah Lyon explores Sardinia and Corsica in one trip, discovering their contrasting landscapes, cultures, food and unforgettable coastal towns.
