Our piece on the endangered Indonesian rainforest last week said that Asia Pacific Resources International had been persuaded to end all deforestation. It has not committed to this – but Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has (“The Sumatran rainforest will most…
We must spurn meat and shop locally to save our food supply | the big issue
Food security and sustainability would be enhanced if we switched to a vegetarian dietJay Rayner was aware that he was opening himself up to criticism (“Why worrying about food miles is missing the point”, Magazine). I welcome his support of the notion…
Britain’s businesswomen must make their presence felt | Observer letters
The Two Percent Club, the voice of corporate women, is determined to address the lack of females in boardroomsIf the economic answer to developing better performing businesses is skilled and capable women working alongside equally talented men, then it…
Bridget Jones: older, yes, but still mad about the boys | Observer profile
Helen Fielding’s calorie-counting singleton was the chick-lit success of the late 20th century. Now a long-awaited third novel takes her into the era of Twitter and internet datingThe extract was tantalisingly brief. “11.27pm. Just presss d …