Chris Blackhurst

The National Gallery has decried one of its most revered canvases, ‘The Hay Wain’, for ignoring the social problems that plagued rural Britain in the 1820s. What’s got in to art curators, asks Chris Blackhurst

For months we have been told there is no money left, yet Starmer’s swift justice system swung into gear when it needed to. But without a magic money tree, the real cost is coming in the autumn statement, says Chris Blackhurst

After a steep uphill start to its life, John Foley’s home fitness company Peloton became worth billions during Covid. Unfortunately for him and its shareholders, this wasn’t to last long, but his is not the only company to lose out post-pandemic, writes Chris Blackhurst

In 1990, some 12 nations imposed an additional tax on their wealthiest citizens. Today, it is only three. There’s a reason for that, warns Chris Blackhurst

The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose says it’s on track for ‘significantly higher’ full-year profits after it slashed half-year losses. But what’s behind the rebound? Well, as Chris Blackhurst explains, one of the best-known slogans in retail is back and is helping fight off intense competition from online retailers

With some bosses demanding their employees come to the office five days a week, and a Labour government looking likely to loosen restrictions on people working from home, Chris Blackhurst says we must find a compromise or agree to disagree

Levies on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and other ‘vices’ raise huge amounts of income for the government, writes Chris Blackhurst. But with better health practices and criminal gangs cashing in, the Treasury is no longer enjoying a win-win situation

We rely on polls and surveys to predict election outcomes because we have no other alternative, writes Chris Blackhurst. The trouble is – they are, in reality, an educated guess

UK trade is in a dangerous predicament, says Chris Blackhurst, and both Labour and the Tories must share the blame

Constantly changing consumer habits are putting even the biggest names – including Pizza Hut, Typhoo Tea and Wilko at risk. With a boom in takeovers too, only the fittest will survive, writes Chris Blackhurst