How the other half fly (to New York)

No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)

Welcome to global gigatown?

  The future has already arrived. Technology is evolving every day, rising broadband speeds. Acces to ultra-fast broadband and super-fast speeds up to 200Mb offers more access to information, the possibility to `do more with less’, and increase productivity. Naturally home fast broadband speed impacts household income, according to the first study to quantify impact … Read more

The best taxis in the world

London taxis have been voted the best taxis in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual global taxi survey from Hotels.com. London secured 22 percent of the votes, a clear winner followed by New York City with 10 percent and Tokyo with 9 percent in second and third place, … Read more

Can the burqa be stylish?

To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion