Libor: A New Dawn

What we know, after at least two really good books, endless reports and several prison sentences, is that the Libor scandal is only just…

Tennessee Vibes

Great Musicians: Stevie Nicks

Sara Anderson. Stevie Nicks. Not two women, but one. Front Line Management. Front Line, baby. Welcome to the Room. Once you know this, you…

United Airlines Punishment Beatings

Another day, another airline fiasco. Just like the banks, and healthcare, and the rest of the state-provided utilities, they’re about to…

Stockholm Syndrome

A terror attack in Sweden used to be fake news. Sweden? Come off it. Painfully neutral, alongside Switzerland, against even the most…

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Of course the UK will use its aid money to increase its soft power — it is almost the only power it has left, and any David needs to punch…

Espionage Is Not Whodunnit

As part of my research for the upcoming Airbnb Spies of London experience, I have been listening to the BBC Radio adaptations of the…

Going Offline, Sometimes

Work today took me to a law court in London, which even in 2017 will not allow phones in. It makes sense, as most phones have cameras…

Explore Your Kindle, Part 1

I have had a love-hate relationship with eReaders for a number of years, since I bought my very first one, an early touch screen Kobo. One…

Dear Secretary of State for Justice

I would like you to know that this morning, I attempted to see justice done. As a member of the public, I attempted to witness proceedings…

Literary Spies: John le Carré

David Cornwell is the real man behind the famous author, John le Carré. Every few years, John steps back into the limelight. He is either…

White Collar Terrorism

The phrase came to me, as so many ideas do, while shaving. Stretching out the skin, dallying with a razor that could kill in an instant…

Attack On Democracy

Attack on our Liberty and Culture