Stuart Clarkson

Manchester

Broadcaster and Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Will he or won't he?

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Stuart Clarkson |Naomi Rainey |James Graham

Jun 19, 2025Will he or won't he? From the BBC World Service: Mixed signals from President Donald Trump about whether to get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran are causing volatility in global oil prices. Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images
A huge battery maker powers up in Hong Kong

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Stuart Clarkson |Naomi Rainey |James Graham

May 20, 2025A huge battery maker powers up in Hong KongFrom the BBC World Service: Chinese EV battery maker CATL has just gone public on Hong Kong's stock exchange, raising more than $4.5 billion. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
China announces tariffs pause

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Stuart Clarkson |Naomi Rainey |James Graham

May 15, 2025China announces tariffs pauseFrom the BBC World Service: Beijing announced a 90-day pause of tariff measures that banned dozens of American companies from trading with Chinese firms. -/AFP via Getty Images
Canada's prime minister tells Trump: You'll never own us

2 months ago | marketplace.org | Stuart Clarkson |Naomi Rainey |James Graham

Apr 29, 2025Canada's prime minister tells Trump: You'll never own usFrom the BBC World Service: After claiming victory in Canada's election, Prime Minister Mark Carney has strong words for the Trump administration. Andrej Ivanov/Getty Images
Betting markets are predicting the election. Don't put too much stock into it

Oct 25, 2024 | marketplace.org | Leanna Byrne |David Brancaccio |Stuart Clarkson |Elizabeth Trovall

Oct 25, 2024
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Oct 16, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Stuart Clarkson |Ellen Kirwin

The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 [Getty Images]Social media companies will face "very significant changes" as new legal safeguarding rules are set to come into force early next year. The Chief Executive of Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes, told BBC Radio 5 Live that companies could face fines from the regulator if they did not comply with the new Online Safety Act.
Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Oct 16, 2024 | bbc.com | Stuart Clarkson |Ellen Kirwin |Tom Gerken

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
5-4-3-2-1; It’s the Manfreds

May 15, 2024 | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Stuart Clarkson

IF you had attended the Rotherham Civic Theatre, hoping for a stream of hits from the sixties, you would probably have been disappointed. But before you abandon reading further, hold on. With six quality musicians on show, an almost sell out crowd and a rich catalogue to call on, this still had the potential to be a good night. The two-part show featured nearly 30 songs under the guidance of two musical legends, Paul Jones and Tom McGuiness, both part of the original line up of Manfred Mann.
Keighley bakery hits back over celebrity cake request

Jul 31, 2023 | rombaldsradio.com | Stuart Clarkson

A small business in Keighley has declined a request to make a cake for an unnamed celebrity's 40th birthday party - after the initial request said payment would be made in the form of promotion on social media. Three Little Birds Bakery on Cavendish Street shared the email on Facebook on Thursday, along with their response to it which highlighted that the company's staff "can't feed their kids with exposure on Instagram".