This luxury airport hotel had runway views but probably wasn’t worth $272 as there was no desk to work at

I checked into the Sofitel at London Gatwick Airport. I planned to catch up on some work, before leaving early the next day. Stephen Jones I checked in to the Sofitel at London Gatwick Airport, located just minutes from departures. Sofitel has hotels globally, including several at airports, for families and business travelers.  The $272…

The pound just hit an all-time low — but it’s not just dollar strength. Here’s how Brexit is at the root of the market rout.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of the Brexit vote in 2016. Ben Stansall/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The pound hit an all-time low last week as the new UK government’s tax-cut plans spooked markets. The strong US dollar is a big factor — but Brexit’s hit to the UK economy set the stage for…

Sheryl Sandberg is getting bodyguards paid for by Meta because of ‘threats to her safety’ despite leaving the company

Meta will provide security for Sheryl Sandberg until June 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Meta will pay for Sheryl Sandberg’s private security protection until June next year. The board approved the security detail on Friday because of “continuing threats to her safety.”  Sandberg stopped being a Meta employee on September 30, but she remains a non-executive…