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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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The Britain that once lectured schoolchildren on the country’s genius on nuclear energy now looks at France with envy. Getty
Britain losing growth opportunities as it plays catch-up in nuclear power

France's push on atomic energy has created dividends in other sectors

OpinionMay 16, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak serves guests as he speaks with them during a coronation Big Lunch organised in Downing Street, London. AFP
Sunak's smiles for coronation mask Conservatives' health woes

Local elections expose challenges for PM amid a changing political landscape

OpinionMay 09, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
The HSBC Main Building, alongside the Standard Chartered offices in Hong Kong's financial district. EPA
China will not rest until HSBC heads home

The bank's annual shareholders' meeting takes place in Birmingham this week

OpinionMay 03, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
The UK is missing out on a post-pandemic tourism boom. Bloomberg
Rishi Sunak should wander around London’s West End

UK businesses struggle as tourism declines after tax-free shopping scrapped

OpinionApril 25, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Dominic Raab resigned as Britain's deputy prime minister on Friday amid accusations of aggressive behaviour towards colleagues. PA
Some politicians have yet to read the memo on workplace bullying

We’ve been treated to a string of bullying allegations, perpetrated by senior figures against public servants

CommentApril 24, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Research by UK watchdog Ofcom in 2022 found that 23 per cent of adult internet users reported encountering a scam on social media. PA
The UK's weak digital bill will fail to deliver knockout blow to online fraudsters

Online crimes come in many forms but share common features that need tackling with better laws to protect consumers

OpinionApril 18, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Chris Blackhurst says social media is a useful tool but a dangerous opponent.
In the age of internet trolls and polarising pundits, perspective is crucial

Social media networks have developed into an essential part of everyday life in the time since The National was launched

UAEApril 16, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has risen to the top by dint of being careful. EPA
Provocative Labour attacks on Rishi Sunak miss the mark

Keir Starmer's decision to go negative is a sign of weakness not strength

OpinionApril 11, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
British regulators have not done enough to tackle white-collar crime among the country's financial institutions. AP
Britain needs to rewrite the rules on economic crime

UK government finally outlines plans to tackle fraud after losing billions to fraud

OpinionApril 05, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
A ‘particularly striking’ rise in inactivity of people aged 50 to 64 in the UK has been noted by Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor. Reuters
Skills shortage driven by people not wanting to work

We urgently need to confront this growing issue

OpinionMarch 28, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
German shares advanced for a second day as investor sentiment stabilised following the takeover of Credit Suisse Group. Bloomberg
Credit Suisse, SVB and what banks get away with

The trendy Silicon Valley Bank brought down the historic Swiss giant, displaying the connected nature of banking

CommentMarch 22, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Before SVB, there was a degree of certainty in the collective direction of travel; now, nobody is sure, everything is in play. Getty
HSBC 'high fives' as deal saves the UK day in SVB crisis

Grim looks outnumber smiles in the City as global shake out fears are mounting

OpinionMarch 14, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
A bank of television screens displaying BBC channels at the BBC headquarters in London. Getty
BBC relaunch has hurt but the news channel must succeed

The Corporation’s budgets have been whittled away, forcing traumatic cuts in global output

OpinionMarch 07, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
The deal between the UK and EU offers a moment for Britain to restart its economy. Getty
Brexit bounce can turn untapped brilliance into success

'We lead the world in R&D. It’s what comes later where we lose out'

OpinionMarch 01, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Manchester United fans show their opposition to the owners of the club, the Glazer family, this month. Getty Images
Why Man United's sale might not herald 'overnight transformation'

There are important questions for whoever eventually buys the English Premier League team

OpinionFebruary 22, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
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