Carat, the largest independent buyer of advertising, trims its forecasts for global ad spending but says it is still looking for good growth, particularly from the stimulus of the Olympics next year... more
Aegis shares rocket almost 7% as the advertising group confirms it is in talks to sell its research arm Synovate to French firm Ipsos, with a rumoured price tag of £500 million... more
Labour is in danger of losing the electorally vital battle for the North and shedding "aspiring" voters, says former Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.... more
Forget the Bullingdon Club. Forget too, these troubled times. Eton College has started its own club for those keen to get on, credit crunch or not: The Stockbroking Society... more
Gordon Brown faced fresh embarrassment over his leadership as the Afghanistan president joked about him being replaced by Foreign Secretary David Miliband... more
Gordon Brown has moved to head off unrest among Labour MPs by offering private meetings with those concerned about the Government's unpopularity... more
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