Spot the difference...

11 Aug 2006

'Currie & Brown does not comment on speculative gossip. The business is committed to growing its service lines of project management, cost management, building surveying and management consultancy both in the UK and internationally.'

Currie & Brown statement in response to possibility that McBains Cooper were interested in buying the firm, 8 August.

'Currie & Brown does not comment on speculative gossip. The business is committed to growing its service lines of project management, cost management, building surveying and management consultancy both in the UK and internationally.'

Currie & Brown statement in response to bid from Sinclair Knight Merz, 12 July.

Spooky eh?

10 Aug 2006

The alleged terrorist plot dominates news, leading to inevitable worry, panic and debate. Panic clearly from travellers embarking on business trips or holidays. I'm told Faithful+Gould boss Richard Hall was among those held up by the new security clampdown. He was due to fly to Orlando, no doubt with a bevy of families on their way to Disneyland, but ended up kicking his heels in the airport for half the day.