Nobel-winning novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah: ‘I had no other place to go’
The writer on the pull of Zanzibar, his disquiet at Britain’s treatment of refugees — and the problem with italicsLunch with the FT
Investing in the world’s poorest country
Also in today’s newsletter, Singapore’s central bank head calls for action on carbon pricing and blended financeRenewable energy
We must shape the AI tools that will in turn shape us
The answer to fears about this technology is not to slow down its progress but accelerate itArtificial intelligence
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Irresistible bags and boots in shearling, quilting and shineLuxury goods
To whom doth central bankers speak?
“the average citizen is certainly worried about inflation”Central banks
Getir valuation slashed to $2.5bn as delivery start-up raises new cash
Istanbul-based grocery app company, which had been valued at nearly $12bn in early 2022, raises $500mnEcommerce
UK offshore wind auction fails to attract investors in blow to net zero plans
Developers warned support on offer was too low to offset their rising costsRenewable energy
Germany backs delay to EV tariffs in boost to Sunak
Berlin’s switch comes after industry warnings but the European Commission remains splitElectric vehicles
How valuable is the UK’s AI industry? Here’s one way to not find out
I can call you Blighty, you can call me AIArtificial intelligence