One of the (many) contradictions to arise out of Tony Blair’s book A Journey is why, in 13 years, did nobody ever point out that Bank of England independence was not Gordon Brown’s idea as everyone was led to believe but Blair's... more
Now that fugitive ex-tycoon and former Turkish delight, Asil Nadir, has landed safely back in the UK, Spy wonders what has happened to his pal...... more
Much depression in the Crossrail camp as they fail to get any steer whatsoever from the Tory high command that the project will go ahead, should David Cameron become Prime Minister... more
Tim Wheeler must have a lot of friends. The former boss of property firm Brixton last week had his claim for compensation over his sacking rejected... more
At the great Pick ’n’ Mix counter that passes for proud British business these days, such is the alacrity with which our brands fall to the foreign shopper, it’s time to hand out some awards... more
Plumbing firm, accused by a rival of stealing its star clients including Keira Knightley and Hugh Grant, has collapsed owing thousands of pounds to creditors... more
Plumbers in the capital are preparing for battle, with London’s biggest private firm accusing a rival of trying to steal famous clients including Keira Knightley and Hugh Grant... more
There was once a laughable suggestion that Alan Sugar could run for London Mayor. Surely there is no chance of the star of TV’s The Apprentice and Gordon Brown’s recently ennobled business adviser, taking to the hustings — given that he keeps firing off solicitors’ letters to anyone who has the temerity to criticise him... more
There are just three weeks to go until the mayoral elections and with many of their minds still not made up, the Evening Standard's election panel met Brian Paddick to question him about his policies. The Liberal Democrat candidate addressed the issues foremost on panellists' minds and tried to explain why he was the man who would meet their needs.
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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