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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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A Manchester United supporter holds up a banner in protest against the treatment of fans ahead of a Europa League match this month. AFP
Glazers’ grip on Man United remains strong despite fans’ loathing

It's lack of glory, not fan demonstrations, that may persuade US family to give up ownership

May 21, 2025
A ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer has led to more than $1 billion being wiped off its stock market value. Bloomberg
M&S's cyber nightmare should strike fear into the heart of every CEO

Companies must invest in increased IT security or face the unpalatable decision to pay up when criminals attack

May 07, 2025
A shop selling luxury handbags in Beijing. AFP
Have the top luxury brands lost their sparkle - or is it just handbags at dawn?

Changing faces at the head of the biggest labels show the industry is seeking new relevance to shoppers

April 25, 2025
An HSBC bank branch in London. Despite its high-flown status, the bank nearly brought down the industry in the UK and imperiled operations in many other places. EPA
HSBC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability

Global yet local bank has suffered multiple regulator fines but no one in management has taken responsibility

April 16, 2025
A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel in a small boat travelling from the coast of France to the UK. PA
UK talks good game on tackling migration, but can it crack the hawala networks?

Money transfers through human networks rely entirely on informality, trust and an agreed code

April 01, 2025
Google DeepMind co-founder and chief executive Demis Hassabis won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with colleague John Jumper. Getty Images
Great thoughts come from the mind of Demis Hassabis: We should listen

Tech pioneer optimistic about what AI can achieve but has warned of ‘bad actors’

March 26, 2025
The planned 100,000-seat stadium, which Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has promised would be the 'world's greatest' football ground
Out with the Old Trafford - but will Manchester United's new stadium be a game-changing substitute?

Their historic ground is now more 'Theatre of Nightmares' than ‘Theatre of Dreams'. Can a £2 billion new home change the club's fortunes?

March 14, 2025
Defence projects provide high-skilled jobs and training, but like the deployment of HMS Prince of Wales, pictured, they can be fraught with problems. Getty Images
Shifting sands lead to acceptance of defence sector - it's time to embrace it

Defence stocks may be booming as European countries increase financial support for Ukraine, but their chequered track record means speed bumps should be expected

March 05, 2025
Kate Bush is backing a campaign to prevent AI companies use copyrighted material without permission. Pete Still
Creativity needed to prevent AI companies lifting copyrighted content for free

AI is a valuable tool, but without monetary checks it could damage journalism, music and ultimately itself

February 26, 2025
BP is looking internationally lightweight at the moment. Getty Images
A BP-Shell merger would create a truly global UK oil champion

Investors are dissatisfied with BP’s performance, leading to speculation major change is in the pipeline

February 19, 2025
From left, billionaires Xavier Niel and Sam Altman meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the AI Action Summit in Paris. AFP
Razzle dazzle time for AI in Paris as Macron goes deepfake

France’s two-day AI Action Summit in Paris was attended by world leaders and AI superstars, such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman

February 12, 2025
A plane takes off from Heathrow behind a sign against the proposed airport expansion. Getty Images
Heathrow row highlights UK’s ‘can’t do’ attitude – a new approach is needed

Disputes and inquiries mean flagship projects never see the light of day

February 05, 2025
A leading UK agency has launched the world’s first insurance policy to cover the costs of PR in a personal reputational crisis. Getty
Kidnap insurers offer cancel culture safety net in a social media storm

If anything, cancel culture threats are going to worsen and become scarier

January 29, 2025
As Donald Trump returns to the White House many in the UK are wondering how his threatened tariffs will hit the economy. Getty
UK braces for Trump tariffs as politics turns personal

Strategists try to predict his next steps as he takes centre stage once more

January 21, 2025
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the annual Mansion House dinner in London in November, where she promised change to spur growth. Reuters
UK hunt for growth turns to recurring red tape fantasy

Sense of deja vu as Rachel Reeves wants tangible cuts and asks watchdog chiefs for new ideas

January 15, 2025

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