Humankind’s association with dogs goes back a very long time – approximately 30,000 years, when we began to offer wolves food and shelter in return for protection and help while hunting. This predates agriculture, as we only began to settle down and plant crops...
Britain’s General Election saw the centre-left Labour Party led by Keir Starmer get elected by an overwhelming majority. Starmer’s government has, so far, stressed stability and adherence to fiscal rules. Markets have largely reacted positively as a result and certain...
Artificial intelligence is more than just a buzzword – it is a new type of computer-generated technology that takes the logical next step from digital automation. Investors tend to respond enthusiastically to everything AI – whether it be a car manufacturer that...
Many observers have commented on the similarity between streaming services today and cable and satellite television in the 1980s. Both offered viewers increased choice. Both were initially free from advertisements. Both eventually introduced advertisements as a way of...
Children around the world are taught that Thomas Edison invented the filament bulb in their science or physics classes. Recently, claims that Edison only refined an existing invention have been doing the rounds on the internet – often together with statements...
The inflation of the past year and its countermeasures have impacted most sectors of the economy – particularly finance. One area that has overall escaped public discussion is insurance. This is surprising given that some types of policies – especially home insurance...
