Spain can’t save all of its banks without sinking May 31, 2012 ANYONE struggling to understand what former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez meant when he said his country was facing “total emergency” should take a drive through the suburbs of any medium-sized Spanish town. Lines of empty and half-built houses show exactly why the country’s banks are on their knees and why, sooner or later, Madrid [...]
Are NHS GPs right to plan strike action over proposed reform to their pension schemes? May 31, 2012 YES Hamish Meldrum It is with great reluctance that doctors have decided to take industrial action for the first time in 40 years. The strong “yes” vote occurred because the government decided to tear up a fair and affordable deal agreed just four years ago. It has been replaced with a scheme that will see [...]
RAPID RESPONSES May 31, 2012 Mobile students [Re: Are student visa curbs damaging Britain?, yesterday] I wish to express my disagreement with Priti Patel on this issue. International students, and the money they bring, are one of the UK’s most lucrative exports. The majority of students who come to the UK leave afterwards and it’s a mistake to compare current student [...]
Your guide to a four day fiesta of royally good fun May 31, 2012 London is culturally overwhelming any weekend of the year. For the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, however, the city has truly pulled out the stops. It’s a four day bonanza that combines state pomp with cultural entertainment and lots of partying – in the way that only the British can pull off. Whether you fancy joining in [...]
The movies to look out for this Jubilee weekend May 31, 2012 FILM PROMETHEUS Cert 15 | By Steve Dinneen *** So Alien prequel Prometheus has finally landed, 30 years after Ridley Scott first directed the universe’s most terrifying life-form. That’s a lot of time to gestate, especially in a world where alien offspring take just a couple of hours to burst from your chest in a [...]
Cruel blow for Lampard forces Hodgson’s hand to Henderson May 31, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has described the loss of midfielder Frank Lampard to injury as a “huge blow” to the team and his plans for Euro 2012. Lampard ended the season by captaining Chelsea to Champions League victory but on Wednesday pulled his thigh while training and has consequently been ruled out from selection. Liverpool’s [...]
Pietersen opts for Tests over shorter game May 31, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed a desire to prolong his Test career was the motivation behind his retirement from one-day and Twenty20 international cricket. Pietersen, 31, yesterday announced he no longer wishes to compete in international limited-overs cricket and believes his decision to do so will ultimately ensure his long-term Test availability, though he [...]
Row over compensation blocks Villa’s bid to appoint Lambert May 31, 2012 ASTON Villa and Norwich are set for a dramatic dispute over the former’s desire to appoint Paul Lambert as their new manager after the Scot demanded he be allowed to leave for Villa Park. Norwich have already refused Lambert’s resignation as the highly-rated 42-year-old fights to succeed the sacked Alex McLeish at Villa but his [...]
Kissed is made to measure for Investec Oaks win, says Moore May 31, 2012 JOCKEY Ryan Moore believes Kissed can win today’s Investec Oaks because she is “tailor-made” for the nature of the race, despite doubts over her participation. Kissed’s high-knee action has prompted uncertainty over her participation in the race, with trainer Aidan O’Brien unsure if the conditions are suitable for the horse, but jockey Moore believes the [...]
Murray: Back injury won’t stop me competing at Wimbledon May 31, 2012 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray dismissed growing fears over his back injury after struggling before overcoming Jarkko Nieminen to reach the third round of the French Open. Murray’s injured back forced his withdrawal from the Madrid Masters in May but, despite his visible discomfort in the 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win, he remains relaxed about his fitness [...]
