Today’s figures show the Smiler incident has put more people off visiting Alton Towers than management expected.
Memories will doubtless fade and customers’ confidence will return.
So why risk that with another wave of bad publicity when the Smiler reopens?
It may be hard to dismantle a ride that cost £17 million to build, but it’s the right thing to do.
Sajid Javid’s priorities
Business Secretary Sajid Javid’s interview in today’s FT sends new shudders through industry.
The minister seems dismissive of his predecessor Vince Cable’s efforts to champion key industries, and confirms he has research councils — so beneficial to our science, creative and engineering companies — in his sights.
Sure, he has big cuts to make, but one wonders if he is really fighting business’s corner.
