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Monday 21 September 2026
Harvard alumni and former New York Times journalist. Editor of Business Matters for over 15 years, the UKs largest business magazine. I am also head of Capital Business Media's automotive division working for clients such as Red Bull Racing, Honda, Aston Martin and Infiniti.
Viral TikTok potato sellers face backlash after Portsmouth trader says he was threatened with legal action over similar name
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