As the media-savvy Hilary Clinton falls at the Presidential hurdle, the world’s media whips up a speculative frenzy as to who Obama’s running mate will be. Although Clinton will not be ensconced as President in her former home, she is odds on at 3/1 to power her 18 million supporters into Obama’s camp if he [...]

Apparently the type of biscuits you serve are crucial to the outcome of a business meeting – thankfully the most sought after are chocolate digestives. Being a serious fan, and avid consumer, of plain chocolate digestives I couldn’t agree more with this story. I have to admit to two conflicts of interest here: a) I [...]

  Fern Britton’s decision not to go public about having a gastric band fitted until ‘prompted’ by the News of the World has provoked a media backlash. Leaving aside the ethics of her position concerning her work with Ryvita, fitness videos and associated interviews in which she has capitalised on her weight loss, for me [...]