August

August 26, 2019

Battle of the Bubbles

When the value of Nick Caporella’s company, National Beverage Corp., reached $2 billion in the spring of 2016, its top executives raised a congratulatory toast not […]
August 26, 2019

Amsterdam Bicycle Subscription Service Prepares to Go Global

After adding Berlin in July, Swapfiets is looking to expand its basic bike-for-a-monthly-fee model overseas. Amsterdam has more bikes than people, and far more of its […]
August 26, 2019

A Tooth-Straightening Startup Runs Into Resistance

SmileDirectClub offers orthodontics by mail. Regulators and dentists have doubts, and some customers have complaints. It’s been a busy two years for SmileDirectClub, the hard-charging startup […]
August 8, 2019

Universities could now face fines of £500,000 as regulator given more powers

‘Our universities are world-leading and this reputation must be protected,’ minister says Universities could face fines of up to £500,000 after the regulator has its powers […]
August 8, 2019

Glasgow University funds £20m programme of ‘reparative justice’ over historical links to slave trade

The institution benefited by tens of millions of pounds from ‘appalling and heinous’ trade The University of Glasgow has signed a deal with a Caribbean university […]
August 8, 2019

Clearing 2019 guide: How to get a university course place on A-level results day

Here is everything you need to know as thousands of degree courses become available Students across the country will open their A-level results next week and […]