Imagine a world without insurance. Every accident, illness, or disaster would mean paying out of pocket. A single medical emergency could mean using up years of hard-earned savings, and the untimely loss of a breadwinner could leave families vulnerable and without financial support. Insurance has existed for centuries. Merchants in Babylon used contracts to protect
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Days after Stryker faced a devastating cyber attack in March, the medical technology company disclosed that it had not purchased cyber insurance. The attack forced the company to delay scheduled surgeries and had a “big
Veriqus Group has attracted ₹387 crore in its latest funding round led by Norwest, a global venture and growth equity investment firm managing over $15.5 billion in capital, even as it launched an integrated wealth and asset management platform. Founded by seasoned financial services leaders Ashish Gumashta, former Chairman & CEO of Julius Baer India,
1. Which are the top technology stocks to buy in July 2026? The top technology stocks highlighted are Apple, Sandisk, Dell Technologies, Seagate, Western Digital, Everpure and IonQ. These companies stand out due to scale, EPS growth and exposure to major tech trends. 2. Why is Apple included in the list? Apple is included because
The ongoing restrictions on fuel trade, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have led to widespread energy shortages in several parts of the world, demonstrating the vulnerabilities in many countries’ energy security. As states look to develop alternative, regional supply chains or turn to alternative energy sources, such as renewables, it has become
Europe is working hard to increase the share of renewables in the continental energy mix. European Union nations have been working to add wind and solar capacity as quickly as possible against the backdrop of oil price shocks and supply chain volatility, and have made considerable progress in indigenous renewable installations. However, all of that
In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project, stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night. The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar
Restoring the deteriorating health of the UK’s population to the level of 2014 would boost GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn dividend for the public finances, research suggests. A paper by the Health Foundation thinktank, published on Sunday, argues the nation’s health should be valued by policymakers as an economic asset. “Good health enables
As the nation continues to swelter, many people are trying every trick in the book to keep cool. But some heatwave hacks could put your home insurance at risk. Fans and opening windows, for example, may lower the temperature inside your home, but they could increase the chance of accidental damage or make your property
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts. The incoming prime minister has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a wider Whitehall shake-up. The plans have not yet been signed