El Jobsworth pops up in Blighty

Jobs added to his carbon footprint by flying in to town on his own private jet, a Gulfstream which he leases to Apple. He spent some time on Regent Street having a poke around the company's flagship European store.

His rare appearance on these shores has prompted renewed speculation that Apple is close to signing a deal with a UK carrier for the Iphone. Previously, journalists have tipped all four major UK networks for the deal, in a handy game which means at least someone is guaranteed to be proven right.

Apple's Regent Street store is scheduled to hold a special event next Monday, and all indications - that is, none whatsoever aside from wild speculation - are that Jobs will announce the UK Iphone deal there.

As usual, keep reading the gossip and praying that it all comes true soon. µ