Chris Blackhurst

6 days ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

commentStarmer should rejoice getting two big trade deals over the line. But only a good deal with the EU in the coming weeks can begin to deal with the devastating impact of Brexit, writes Chris BlackhurstThe Brexiteers are crowing. The two major trade deals struck in one week are proof, they say, of how they were right all along, that Britain would only prosper from leaving the EU.

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

BusinessLeaseholder drops its opposition to plans to modernise the historic art deco venueSteve Coogan arriving at the UK premiere of The Penguin Lessons, at the Curzon Mayfair in London (Lucy North/PA)PA WireChris Blackhurst1 minute ago COMMENTSSign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEsI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Chris Blackhurst

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1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

INSIDE BUSINESSWe are told the UK is ‘open for business’ but our ports and stations suggest otherwise. Where, asks Chris Blackhurst, is the political leadership to grow our tourism industry? A City friend has just returned from a round-the-world cruise. As we went through his photos, he remarked how friendly people had been in the various destinations, how spectacular it had been sailing into Sydney, mooring in Singapore and Cape Town.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

commentIt is far too hard for talented AI experts to move to Britain, writes Chris Blackhurst. Changes to immigration and visas rules are urgently needed if the UK is to be a leading powerWe are due shortly to receive the government’s . It was earmarked for publication early in the new year, then it was pushed back until after Easter. Now we’re told it will land after the local elections. Well, they are this week, so the deadline is getting closer.