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Hey there, and welcome back to Scotch and Watch, a thrice-weekly round-up of all the big stories my network has been sharing and chatting about over a wee tipple.

It’s been a long break over Christmas and New Year because many in my circle work in finance, and unlike us hard workers in media, they take a looo-ooo-oong break.

But they’re now back, from Davos, Vale, the Pyrenees etc, and here’s what’s being shared. It’s good to be back. Hope you enjoy it.