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Chris Blackhurst

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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Conor Bradley, Jurgen Klopp's latest protege, earned the player of the match against Norwich City on Sunday. The Liverpool boss has no fears in fielding the youngster. Reuters
Klopp quitting at the top is a lesson for business leaders

Liverpool FC manager thinks constantly about the assets at his disposal, what makes them tick and how to get the best out of them

CommentJanuary 31, 2024
Chris Blackhurst
At McKinsey, the sprawling practice remains divided on a whole range of issues. Getty/file
Consultancy world in flux: elite fees threatened by climate change and AI

Forces of upheaval for management consultants pitch a luxury income class into turmoil

OpinionJanuary 23, 2024
Chris Blackhurst
The Rolls-Royce planning application led to an avalanche of needless paperwork. Photo: Rolls-Royce
UK can't afford its twisted planning rules that halt good growth

Ambitious projects like a Rolls-Royce plant and the Sphere venue are challenged in search of a quiet life

OpinionJanuary 16, 2024
Chris Blackhurst
From sunbeds to Wall Street: Why UK companies are saying 'auf wiedersehen' to London. Getty Images
Tui's permanent holiday from the LSE spells trouble for London

London's LSE loses Tui in a worrying trend of companies opting for overseas listings

OpinionJanuary 08, 2024
Chris Blackhurst
Sumptuously appointed shops in malls lining the glitziest retail addresses on the planet promote a cocktail of detail, sensuality and ambition. Getty Images
Luxury brands navigate downturn by trading allure for affordability

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton became the world’s largest luxury group off the back of its frighteningly expensive goods

OpinionJanuary 02, 2024
Chris Blackhurst
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak subtly hints at election timing amid a backdrop of eager journalists, capturing a moment of political suspense at the heart of British governance. PA
Sunak's joke, Starmer's time: Will 2024 seal the deal for Labour?

Opposition is far ahead in the polls but will not win in 2024 by acclaim

CommentDecember 26, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Blackstone bosses are not in Taylor Swift's league. Photo: Invision
No one can teach Blackstone, not even Taylor Swift

A cautionary tale of corporate disconnect in the age of social media

CommentDecember 20, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates at Cop28. Reuters
Tech billionaires answering the Cop28 call to save the planet

Negotiators are struggling but money is pouring in for climate solutions and the tech wizards are on the case

OpinionDecember 12, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Activist Ina-Maria Shikongo leads a demonstration against fossil fuels at Cop28 on December 10, 2023. AP
Protesters and energy bigwigs make their voices heard at Cop28

They may seem at odds but there is growing consensus that momentous changes lie ahead

Cop28December 11, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
One of the many slogans encouraging action, progress and decisions at Cop28. Reuters
Optimism and determination abound - but can Cop28 turn fine words into decisive deeds?

Dubai’s teeming Expo City is a testament to the seriousness with which the planet’s future is being treated

Cop28December 09, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends the opening ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit at Cop28 in Dubai. PA
Sunak outmanoeuvred at every turn by 'Prime Minister-in-waiting'

From Cop28 to domestic politics, the focus has turned from the relatively new British Prime Minister to his expected successor Keir Starmer

OpinionDecember 04, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his government had planned the Hampton Court event for months. Reuters
Rishi Sunak's good news mission sabotaged by bank chief

Andrew Bailey was partly dampening down the prospect of an early UK interest rate cut

OpinionNovember 28, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
The Autumn Statement is Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s stab at raising some cheer ahead of the looming election. AFP
Investment not tax cuts is the way to stimulate growth

There were taxation giveaways to announce but the OBR rained on the Chancellor’s pre-election parade

OpinionNovember 22, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
David Cameron was appointed to his new role as Foreign Secretary this week. On the political side of the fence, there seems to exist a permanent situation of chaos. Getty Images
Revolving door reshuffle is baffling for British business

City managers look at the government and cannot fathom its management

OpinionNovember 14, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
From left, Bryan, Avram and Joel Glazer. Getty Images
Glazers' takeover unlocked Manchester United rivers of gold

Attempts to improve the beautiful game are rarely pretty

WeekendNovember 10, 2023
Chris Blackhurst
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