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Crib notes on the decline of David Jones

Crib notes on the decline of David Jones

When was the last time you spent a Sunday browsing a department store? This week, business editor Jonathan Barrett talks to me about the ongoing woes at David Jones, and how much saving it could cost

10 chaotic questions with James Blunt: ‘Do I have a nickname? Yes, it rhymes with blunt’

The moment I knew: He quoted my favourite TV show. I blurted out, ‘Marry me!’

Leading questions: My best friend is pregnant. I’m happy for her but not good with babies. How can I be supportive?

Supermarket honey taste test: ‘The cheapest honey is still delicious’

What to watch | No more hiding from spoilers: You Can See Everything is finally in cinemas. – AG

What to play | If the world is feeling a bit grim right now, why not escape into the world of Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, a gentle game where you play as a raccoon postie making deliveries on a bike. Hell, even if you’re the happiest person in the world, there’s never a bad time to be a raccoon postie on a bike. – Sian Cain, deputy culture editor

What to read | M John Harrison made history this week, becoming the first sci-fi author to win the Booker prize with his novel The End of Everything.

In brief

When was the last time you spent a Sunday browsing a department store? This week, business editor Jonathan Barrett talks to me about the ongoing woes at David Jones, and how much saving it could cost 10 chaotic questions with James Blunt: ‘Do I have a nickname? Yes, it rhymes with blunt’ The moment I knew: He quoted my favourite TV show. Leading questions: My best friend is pregnant.

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