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This weekend I spent an enjoyable Saturday afternoon attending Radio 3's 'free thinking festival', at the Sage, Gateshead. I found the presentation 'Narcissism and Leadership' by Mike Brearley, former England cricket captain, both thought provoking an… more »

It is reported that Mike Ashley, the owner of relegated Newcastle United has expressed regret that he failed to do due diligence – the process of thoroughly checking Newcastle’s finances – before buying the club. It is common practice in the business… more »

On the day after General Motors has filed for bankruptcy, it is self evident that the recession is having a weeding out effect upon the business world. Although it is hard to accept if you are personally involved, most of the businesses going to the w… more »

It is widely reported in the news that the average house price has appreciated by £2300 to £154,000, the second rise in three months. How can this be? Prices that have overshot on the upturn should overshoot on the downturn surely? Those predicting… more »

I have just come back to the office from a family trip to Huddersfield. It is some years since I was last in that part of West Yorkshire, but it proved very instructive. With some time to to kill, I had a look around and obviously paid particular att… more »