The billionaires and world leaders at Davos traditionally like to think they’re masters of the universe. But right now, they’re on permanent tenterhooks over what might appear on Truth Social overnight.

On the one occasion I went to Davos -to interview a billionaire, like you do - I stayed in Zurich and drove up. Cheap hotel (by 🇨🇭standards) and little traffic. Tbh, they *could* hold the whole shindig there…https://www.ft.com/content/da52a13e-98ff-4df5-9122-f80abd43ebe7

Jerome Powell’s statement is extraordinary. Central bankers are meant to be professionally dull. But his references to political pressure and intimidation are anything but. Ramping up the Trump/Fed row

OK, I know the #F1 movie made zillions at the box office, but it was still an absolute stack of steaming horse manure. Plot? Who needs it? Characterisation? Nah, just phone it in, Brad. Nice footage of cars though.

All tribalism aside, I think any of the contenders today would have been a worthy #F1 world champ. I’m glad Norris did it though - too many people seemed keen to write him off mid-season. He’s earned it!

Very pleased to have won Business Writer of the Year at the Guild of Motoring Writers’ awards last night…many thanks to the Guild and the judges. Congrats to all the other winners!

Been watching a lot of #Ozark recently, and I think the moral is: if your marriage is under strain, don’t try to fix it by money-laundering for a bloodthirsty drugs cartel. It’s not a good idea.

Hello folks. I’m looking for people who own and love SUVs for an article I’m writing. If you have an X5, a Discovery, an XC or anything on the large side, please get in touch! 1/2

Very sad news. Quentin Wilson, former #TopGear and 5th Gear presenter turned motoring and EV campaigner, has died aged 68 after a short illness.

A fantastic piece of reporting, brilliantly illustrated data, thorough, neutral analysis, transparent data collection… and frightening conclusions. Well done @skynewsrss.bsky.social for putting in long miles on this one

“The Louvre director told French lawmakers, ‘The security system, as installed in the Apollo Gallery, worked perfectly. The question that arises is how to adapt this system to a new type of attack and modus operandi that we could not have foreseen." What - climbing in through a window?!

A piece I’ve wanted to write for a while. Jas Bains’ story is remarkable. He blew the whistle on a major fraud. Prosecutors decided he had no case to answer. Yet he was left fighting a huge lawsuit… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Presenting on 5Live #wakeuotomoney again this morning. If you tuned in expecting Will Bain, my apologies - but it was lovely to have an hour of your time!

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... The people you bump into In London car dealerships…

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to #wakeuptomoney this morning! It’s a privilege to have an hour of your time. Worth the early start.

I have a couple of stories on the BBC News front page today. This is one of them…https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ye8zj5l4jo

Thoroughly enjoyed having a chat with @felicityhannah.bsky.social about Jaguar Land Rover on #wakeuptomoney this morning. Though 05.15 is way too early and should not be allowed to exist.

Took the old girl out for a late spin…

This story has everything. The head of the Agnelli dynasty, Chair of Ferrari and Stellantis, has to do community service because of a feud with his Mum: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spent today driving this little beauty. See my report on 60 years of the #FordTransit on BBC Breakfast tomorrow!

Curious about #EVs? Intrigued by Chinese cars? I made a little podcast for you… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Interesting that France has ordered a recall of *all* remaining pre-2011 cars with Takata airbags. DVSA says it has no plans to do the same here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #citroen

Electric cars from China and Chinese brands - good for consumers or a security concern? A long read for you, and I’ll be answering questions from readers later: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Trump factor, central banks avoiding dollar weaponisation and FOMO…what’s behind the recent gold rush, and can it last? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC: "Make it make sense." Me: "I can't." [awkward pause] [pause lengthens] Me: "That's the answer."

What seems a bit sad about the papal conclave is that the cardinals are not allowed any contact with the outside world. So they can’t even phone for a pizza if all that voting makes them peckish.

Heading out to the @bowelcanceruk.bsky.social cheer point at the London Marathon. Here’s to all those amazing people who’ve put in months of training for today’s run. Enjoy it, guys! #Londonmarathon

A fake video is being shared by pro-Kremlin users which falsely claims a @thestudyofwar.bsky.social analysis has proved that Ukraine's Kursk attack was the most botched and ineffective military operation in 200 years. This clip is the work of a known Russian disinformation operation and fake.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop financing U.S.-funded media including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is stirring anger and indignation.

What an absolutely fantastic and innovative use of FOI. Brilliant journalism, well done

#FormulaOne wants to mandate 2 pit stops at Monaco to spice up racing there. Why don’t they just watch last year’s #F2 race? Loads of *on track* overtakes! The reason - no tyre warmers! If Monaco is to have its own rules, why not ban tyre warmers?

The #F1 livery reveal event is like a ‘Worst Corporate Video’ contest in real time.

My latest: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Delighted to have received an honorary Doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University @canterburyccuni.bsky.social. Addressing some of this year’s graduates in Canterbury Cathedral was a wonderful experience.

This is abysmal. Many don’t realise it (even inside the Corporation itself), but the World Service is the jewel in the crown of the BBC. pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-wor...

In case you’re wondering, Leo Theggett is my alter ego, created by confused presenters over many years.

ICYMI over Christmas: my latest on Boeing’s ongoing crisis, and what happens next: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Remembering Donald Campbell, son of Malcolm Campbell, killed on Coniston Water #OnThisDay in ’67 while attempting a water speed record in Bluebird K7. He remains the only person to set both land & water speed records in the same year (’64).

Yes this. When the press falls over itself to call any reform eg ‘dementia tax’, we will carry on as we are, which almost no one is happy with

It’s a special @moneybox.bsky.social at midday on Radio 4, presented by me. I look at the cost of having a pet, from vet bills to adoption fees. Plus I report from the frontline that is a Dachshund Christmas party…