I USED to think property developers were some of the most creative people in business. The way they could look at a scraggy envelope of land or crumbling building and imagine the opportunities that could be created, phoenix-like from the flames. Now all they seem to do is find a plot of land and stick […]
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IF you’ve not been to a big awards dinner since the pandemic, I think you are in for a surprise. Given the hiatus since these kind of shindigs last took place, they are returning with a bang. There seems to be a renewed energy to such events. I bet some people were even looking forward
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YOU won’t have heard of Ron Ford, but he went into battle against Rupert Murdoch and won. And not many people can say that. Ron, who died in September, was a lauded and hugely talented editor in the newspaper business in Australia, one of the most competitive, ruthless and talent-laden media markets in the world.
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BY the time you read this Roger Hutton will have resigned as the chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. I know this because I spoke to Roger last night and he sent me a copy of his resignation statement which is embargoed to 8.05am this morning. You can read it below. Roger Hutton, Chairman, Yorkshire
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