Jim Egan

Citizen of nowhere, centrist dad. Journalism matters. Ex-BBC News, ex-Ofcom, ex-BSkyB

[Enders Analysis @EndersAnalysis]

Vodafone and Three make a compelling case for their proposed merger, addressing pricing, competition, investment and security concerns. The CMA's GUPPI approach however will have a narrower focus and often throws out some curious conclusions. Read here: https://t.co/LRBBb52ftk

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

NewsXchange is back! Really looking forward to enjoying one of the very best international journalism conferences in the wonderful city of Dublin https://t.co/7TB3QG8GiO

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

Pretty amazing opportunity to get into journalism with an apprenticeship at the FT https://t.co/AgulYDfN2F

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

Check out this FT Strategies programme for European news publishers next month, applications are open. I'm looking forward to being in Bucharest https://t.co/U2txdYLxDV

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

Excellent but unsettling explanation of the slow motion disaster which has been the UK economy since 2007

[Tim Harford @TimHarford]

It is the scene in the rear-view mirror that is truly horrifying. The British economy is in a generation-long slough of despond, a slow-burning economic catastrophe.
https://t.co/meAAOeO0t0

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

Can confirm it was absolutely nuts in those last ten minutes at The Valley yesterday. Never go home early!

[Charlton Athletic FC @CAFCofficial]

90 mins: 2️⃣-2️⃣

FT: 4️⃣-4️⃣

🍿 Sit back, relax and enjoy the MADDEST stoppage time that you will probably ever see!

🔴⚪️ #cafc

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

The outlook for Greenwich’s recently acquired status as the home of UK political power looking very gloomy this morning

[Torsten Bell @TorstenBell]

Since this row - and arguments like this - are going to dominate the next month, a few facts:

[Paul Johnson @PJTheEconomist]

From a fiscal point of view important to remember cut to 45p rate was just about smallest part of the "mini budget". What was a £45bn tax cutting package is now a £43bn package.

This U turn has, in itself, essentially no effect on fiscal sustainability.

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@mccooltweet I completely agree Steve. Check out the first reply to the original thread!

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@Royal_Greenwich It’s cynical and arrogant to communicate with borough residents like this. Why no notice? What does “until further notice” actually mean? And why the blue bins?

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@mohamed @YouTube Also live outside my kitchen window. Exciting, and not in an entirely enjoyable way!

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

MDIF is growing fast and so is our team. If you are interested in helping quality journalism thrive globally check out our latest vacancies here https://t.co/2nIVjx2cP4

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

Launching today - to invest in independent European news media companies and allow journalists to keep doing what they do best

[Media Dev Inv Fund @mdiforg]

MDIF has invested in Pluralis, an impact investment vehicle for media providing quality reporting in #Europe where plurality is at risk. Proud to partner with @K_B_Foundation, @Mediahuis_BE, @TiniusTrust & more. MDIF is also managing Pluralis #impinv https://t.co/REGCzoXPtP

[BBC Media Action @bbcmediaaction]

Free, fair and trusted #media are at the heart of more peaceful societies. We're @ParisPeaceForum on 12 Nov at 10am GMT to share what our #PRIMED media consortium is learning about supporting independent media: https://t.co/AeDmhr2pXV @FCDOGovUK #mediadev

[Jim Pickard 🐋 @PickardJE]

democracy and the free press should never be taken for granted

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

We're hiring! I'm looking for a seasoned investment professional to join our team in Southeast Asia to look after and expand our portfolio of amazing media companies in the region - https://t.co/3prTcb92IN

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@russmould1 @georgemagnus1 @kprescott @BBCr4today Yes, and I liked the Hemingway quote too - I’m going to use that, probably frequently!

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@BBCRosAtkins @MichaelCoxJ Really excellent @BBCRosAtkins and @MichaelCoxJ - a masterclass in time efficient transfer of both update and insight

[Jim Egan @jimegan1]

@mccooltweet Is it good to be home?