Mark Phillips

Dec 1, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Mark Phillips

We met former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a fitting place for her: the museum in Berlin dedicated to the Wall, that great symbol of the Cold War division between East and West. Parts of the wall have been preserved as a reminder of those hard times, especially for someone who lived through them. She said images of the wall still conjure up highly emotional memories for her.

Oct 23, 2024 | retailbriefafrica.co.za | Mark Phillips

Annual consumer price inflation was 3.8% in September 2024, down from 4.4% in August 2024. The annual inflation rate of goods was 3.3%, down from 4.4% in August 2024; and 4.4% for services, down from 4.5% in August 2024. Notably, the annual inflation rate falls below 4.0% for the first time in more than three years in September, making the case for borrowing costs to be lowered again next month.

Feb 25, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Mark Phillips

It's a rare and beautiful thing when two passions, shared by two people, come together so happily, and when the results produce two kinds of fun. Take Rod Stewart, rock star legend and model train enthusiast; and Jools Holland, big-band leader and model train enthusiast. It turns out Stewart called Holland a while back to talk trains, and maybe arrange a playdate. "We were very aware of each other's love of model railroads," said Stewart.

Nov 26, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Mark Phillips

Ridley Scott on directing "Napoleon" Any casual student of history knows how the story of Napoleon Bonaparte ends: Waterloo, 1815. After more than two decades of dominating European battlefields and European history, Napoleon was finally confronted by an enemy he couldn't out-maneuver, out-gun or out-smart.

Sep 29, 2023 | politicshome.com | Mark Phillips

Rail is not always top of a government’s to-do list. Yet, with over 680,000 responses, the ticket office consultation proves that access to a punctual and safe train service is higher on voters’ agenda than sometimes assumed. Indeed, if you want a growing economy with lower inflation and better-paid jobs, you need decent and reliable public transport and infrastructure. Britain’s railways can truly support national growth, but only if they are free to grow themselves.