Sir Stuart Rose with Twiggy at the M& S annual meeting today. Photograph: Adrian Brooks/PA Arrogance, introspection and standing still. Yes, Sir Stuart Rose’s indictment of Marks & Spencer’s performance in the five years before his return was fair. So all hail Sir Stuart... 

Greece’s Prime Minister George Papandreou faces further civil unrest as unemployment rises and stringent austerity measures begin to bite. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/REUTERS When George Papandreou, the Greek prime minister, swims, he cuts through the water with agility and speed. This... 

David Miliband, left, and his brother Ed address party members during the Yorkshire and Humber Labour hustings at Leeds University. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images David Miliband, the former foreign secretary, has marked the halfway point of the marathon Labour leadership contest... 

Blue chip stocks Investing in conservative blue chip stocks may not have the allure of a hot high-tech investment, but it can be highly rewarding nonetheless, as good quality stocks have outperformed other investment classes over the long term. Historically, investing in stocks has generated a return, over time,... 

Patrick Vieira has told Manchester City that their opponents will be desperate to beat them this season. Photograph: Mike Segar/REUTERS Patrick Vieira believes Manchester City’s lavish spending will motivate opponents to want to beat them “for all the wrong reasons” next season...