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Chris Blackhurst

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Chris Blackhurst is an award-winning writer, commentator and broadcaster, based in London. He is a former editor of The Independent, city editor of the Evening Standard, Westminster correspondent for The Independent and deputy head of the Sunday Times Insight team. He writes mostly on business, politics, media. He says he will never retire. To adapt Dr Johnson on London: "If someone tires of journalism, they tire of life."
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Jes Staley, pictured, has been replaced as chief executive of Barclays by CS Venkatakrishnan, better known as Venkat. Bloomberg
Barclays cannot claim it was not warned about potential scandal

What would bank’s Quaker founders have made of ex-CEO Jes Staley's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

BusinessNovember 03, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the Global Investment Summit at London's Science Museum, on October 19, 2021. PA
Boris Johnson is biting the business hand that has always fed him

The country's business class are wincing at the Prime Minister's 'disloyalty'

CommentOctober 27, 2021
The former seat in the UK parliament for David Amess, who was killed last week in a terror attack. PA Media
David Amess, my father’s funeral and a reminder of the selfless work politicians do

With politics having become so vicious, are we surprised when public servants are attacked?

CommentOctober 22, 2021
Liberty Steel boss Sanjeev Gupta is facing criticism for holding a lavish 50th birthday bash on the Greek island of Mykonos. Getty Images / Reuters
Sanjeev Gupta plays white knight to Boris Johnson's stricken economy

British PLC faces sink-or-swim moment amid perfect storm of problems

BusinessOctober 13, 2021
A warning sign is seen attached to Hammersmith Bridge which has been partially reopened after safety tests. Reuters.
Hammersmith Bridge fiasco speaks volumes about how UK is governed

The Tory party's shining star Charlotte Vere has played the political game well, writes Chris Blackhurst

BusinessOctober 06, 2021
Octopus Energy founder and chief executive Greg Jackson. Photo: Octopus Energy
Lessons from Britain's stricken energy sector: be Octopus not Avro

Renewable energy group spreads its arms to attract interest from investors despite shake out

BusinessSeptember 29, 2021
Charlie Mullins has sold his stake in Pimlico Plumbers for more than £100m after being at the helm for over four decades.
Charlie Mullins is a 'cheeky' millionaire plumber and the ultimate disruptor

The Pimlico Plumbers boss left school at 15 but has been rewarded by a private equity swoop on his business

BusinessSeptember 22, 2021
Andrew Neil was the big name draw for the upstart GB News. PA
Andrew Neil is a giant of journalism but GB News was never a fit for his talents

Neil was the main attraction and Nigel Farage is not a straight swap

BusinessSeptember 14, 2021
The City of London financial district, in April 30, 2021. Reuters
It's open season on British firms as foreign buyers snap up shares on the cheap

The City of London has seen dozens of multi-million pound takeovers this year but the backlash has begun

BusinessSeptember 08, 2021
Marks & Spencer is working its way back into the hearts and minds of the British public thanks to canny new management. Bloomberg
No more dark suits as dynamic duo transforms M&S fortunes

Britain's 'national treasure' department store is reborn under relentless new leadership

CommentSeptember 01, 2021
A triumphant return to test cricket for England all-rounder Ian Botham, as he raises his arms after dismissing New Zealand's Jeff Crowe to become the highest wicket taker in test history with 356 victims. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)
Boris Johnson's plan to send 'Beefy' Down Under is pro-Brexit gesture politics

Ian Botham's new Australia trade envoy job is with little merit, says Chris Blackhurst

CommentAugust 25, 2021
Anyone familiar with London’s layout should know Marble Arch is not the ideal spot for providing spectacular cityscape. AP
Marble Arch Mound billed as London’s High Line but it's really a token to tackiness

Something akin to a rubbish tip in the centre of London won't relaunch Oxford St or the West End

CommentAugust 18, 2021
Criticism directed at Boris Johnson goes in one ear and out the other. AFP
Boris Johnson plays the bounder for political effect

UK Prime Minister's coalmine comments typical of the 'gaffes' that sustain his career

CommentAugust 11, 2021
Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles and Ben Elliot arrive at a reception in London. AFP
Duchess of Cornwall's nephew has 'access all areas' pass that should be revoked

Ben Elliot accused of using his connections with the British royal family and Tory party for financial gain

CommentAugust 04, 2021
Sir Richard Branson aboard SpaceShip Two Unity 22 as they attain zero gravity during their flight. EPA
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Billionaire adventurers need to be more than space cowboys

The emissions their rocket blast-offs leave behind must benefit mankind in the long run

CommentJuly 28, 2021
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