11 October

Our Head of State lacks influence in her own country; the Queen referred to as “the British state figurehead” is not the most powerful woman in the United Kingdom. Good Housekeeping magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential women in Britain. Elizabeth II only comes in at 89! Top of the list is Elisabeth Murdoch, 31 year old managing director of satellite TV company, Sky Networks – see how many you recognise in the BBC’s report at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_466000/466518.stm