From the NHS to Brexit, give people a choice and they’ll make a good one November 8, 2016 A current headache for the government is the performance of the NHS, and whether it is running out of money. This was making the front pages until the judges’ decision on Brexit pushed it off. Successive governments have discovered that the finances of the health service are a potentially bottomless pit. A key policy issue [...]
Has Barack Obama been a good President? November 8, 2016 Ed Bowsher, senior analyst and joint output editor at Share Radio, says Yes. Barack Obama has definitely been a good President. He took over when the US was in the middle of an economic crisis – banking reform and a sizeable fiscal stimulus helped create a decent recovery. If you doubt whether the stimulus made [...]
When will the results of the US Presidential election be announced? Here’s what previous years suggest… November 8, 2016 Tired of Trump? Heedless of Hillary? In less than 12 hours, the US Presidential election will be over, and for better or worse, we may even know who the new leader of the free world is. But what time will the results come rolling in, and how can you watch it online? Here's everything you need [...]
Who is even supporting Donald Trump in the US election anyway? November 8, 2016 While Hillary Clinton has been raking in the celebrity backers, peaking with Beyonce and Jay Z over the weekend, Donald Trump's endorsements list is looking a little… shorter. Clinton can boast the backing of Madonna, George and Amal Clooney, Katy Perry and a whole host more high-profile Americans. But the Republican candidate doesn't seem to [...]
Sandwichgate: Sports Direct hits back at MPs claims saying they overshadowed the happiness of Shirebrook workers November 8, 2016 Sports Direct's share price plummeted over three per cent after responding to the sensational allegations from MPs that its staff spied on a private meeting of MPs from the business select committee. "The Board would like to make it clear that it did not authorise or have any knowledge of the possible recording device," Sports Direct said [...]
Betting: Clinton set to realise decades of planning with White House win November 8, 2016 POLITICS can be a long, winding and exhausting road at the best of times but following US presidential elections requires the stamina of Pheidippides. The first candidate to officially declare in the race to become the 45th president did so 596 days ago when Texas senator Ted Cruz (remember him?) launched his lacklustre campaign. Seemingly [...]
Hillary Clinton’s odds of winning have shortened again, as betting on the Presidential election looks set to smash the Brexit record November 8, 2016 The markets may be in stasis and Donald Trump may be muttering about the sheer expense of the whole affair – but one bookie has just quietly given Hillary Clinton the shortest odds of winning today's US Presidential election since the debates. Today Betway gave Clinton odds of 1/5, down from 2/7, the shortest price it [...]
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the Scottish government will intervene in the appeal over Article 50 case November 8, 2016 This is getting interesting. The Scottish government is now attempting to intervene in the UK government's appeal to the Supreme Court over the triggering of Article 50. The High Court ruled last week that MPs must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU and the government confirmed it would [...]
MPs grill City watchdog chief as Tesco Bank and RBS fallout rocks the sector November 8, 2016 Talk about bad timing: The City watchdog boss has today faced a grilling from the influential Treasury Select Committee as the banking industry is still reeling from a hectic few days. Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, appeared before the MPs as customers at challenger Tesco Bank await to hear how bad the weekend's [...]
Ryanair is taking the mick out of America on US election day November 8, 2016 Ryanair is taking full advantage of the US election, pushing a series of marketing campaigns taking the mick out of the two Presidential candidates. The airline launched a sale in the US with emails and adverts poking fun at Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as the country goes to the polls today. Read more: Shareholder group thinks [...]