Though the 81-year-old has not quit as boss of News Corp, which many would still like, he has given more power to Chase Carey, a well-regarded executive who serves as president and chief operating officer.

ECONOMIST: News Corporation

There is a low level of venture capital funding in Japan, given that there are relatively few opportunities to chase.

FORBES: The Entrepreneurship Vacuum in Japan: Why It Matters and How to Address It

The Contingency Planning Team (CPT) report to Monitor said staffing levels at Stafford and Cannock Chase hospitals were not sufficient to meet required standards in the long term, given the current range of services and number of patients.

BBC: Support Stafford Hospital shop

As the first eviction vote looms, and McCririck, or Big Mac to his viewers, is in line to be given his marching orders, the track staged the Vote: Keep Big Mac In Handicap Chase, on Thursday.

BBC: Racing pundit John McCririck