Private firms are engineering Halifax harbour to remove atmospheric carbon by adding an alkaline slurry to seawater, speeding up naturally occurring cycles. While proponents champion this ocean alkalinity enhancement to combat the climate crisis, marine scientists warn that adding materials to a stressed ecosystem without sufficient research risks toxic effects.

Burberry has returned to profit as its back-to-basics strategy drove strong sales of the British brand’s coats, jackets and handbags over the summer. Our strategy is working.

When it comes to cooking during the festive season, time is tight and the last thing you want is to be trapped in the kitchen. Get organised like a commercial kitchen and you’ll be relaxed by the time the big day arrives with these eight easy things to do now.

Only 15 minutes away from the Dutch capital by train, Haarlem feels a million miles from Amsterdam, and perhaps provides a more typical glimpse of the Netherlands than trailing around the well-worn tourist trail of Van Gogh, coffee shops and red lights. Perhaps the best thing to do is just amble and get lost.