Volatile times ahead for the Eurozone mean that FX hedging will be critical January 18, 2012 GIVEN the deteriorating situation in the Eurozone – both political and economic – the outlook for euro-sterling has improved quite a lot in recent months for anyone looking to buys euros. As recently as October the pound dropped to €1.13. It currently trades around €1.20 – a gain of 6 per cent. We now feel [...]
The latest evidence shows many MBA students earn back tuition costs quickly January 18, 2012 BEFORE investing the significant money and time needed to undertake an MBA, potential students should be keen to know the chances of getting a decent return on their investment. Of course, future remuneration isn’t the only motivation for undertaking further study, but if you knew that it would likely cost you more than you got [...]
The nails slithering into style January 18, 2012 SNAKESKIN is in – it’s all over bags, shoes, wallets, belts. But nails? Yes, that too now, if you want the very latest look to slither off the boat from New York. Spotting an opportunity, Donna Haar-Jorgensen, the statuesque founder of the extremely chichi Hand & Foot Spa chain, has introduced snakeskin manis and pedis [...]
3 ways to ditch detox January 18, 2012 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT A leading British liver charity dismissed frenzied January detoxing as “futile” earlier in the month, so what’s the best, safest bet for giving your body a much-needed recharge this January? Watch your weight Research has found that if you’re overweight and you drink, your risk of liver disease increases three times. [...]
EPISODE 42 – WE ENJOY TEA FOR TWO BEFORE BEDTIME January 18, 2012 I place two mugs of camomile tea on the kitchen table and sit, opposite Emma. “What will we be doing in twenty years’ time?” asks Emma. “Twenty years? All I know is that in twenty minutes I’d like to be in bed.” Emma raises her eyebrows and smiles. “Saucy.” “Don’t get your hopes up,” I [...]
How to accessorise your work wardrobe January 18, 2012 These are not showy times in office-wear – simple and elegant should be at the forefront of your mind. If you stand out, it should be for your impeccable style rather than the bright gold cuff-links flashing on your wrists. Ties, especially, should avoid anything garish – it may be the spring collection but that [...]
HOW TO WEAR IT: THE BURNS NIGHT KILT January 18, 2012 Whatever you think of Scottish independence, the traditions of our Northern neighbours occupy an exalted position the UK over. But when it comes to the ultimate piece of Scottish fashion – and statement of manhood – many a non-clansman feels confused. With Burns Night on its way (25 January), we asked a few Scots what [...]
The good, the bad and the ugly from Las Vegas January 18, 2012 The dust is settling after what turned out to be something of a damp squib at the Consumer Electronics Show. The ultrabook (read: thin laptop) was king, with most manufacturers launching rivals to Apple’s lauded MacBook Air. Mobile had a big presence but hero releases were thin on the ground – perhaps waiting for Mobile [...]
No Lolcats for a day? Now you’ve got me really angry January 18, 2012 The internet is angry. Yesterday icanhascheezburger.com threatened to go offline. And if you take away my pictures of cats yawning, so help me God I’ll cut you. It wasn’t just Lolcats, either. Reddit switched off. And something called Wikipedia (which, as a journalist, I’ve never visited). It was a dark day for the internet. Literally: [...]
City wins court battle to evict St Paul’s protesters January 18, 2012 The City of London Corporation has won its High Court bid to evict protesters from outside St Paul’s Cathedral. The demonstrators have been occupying the site since 15 October when they set up tents in the shadow of the historic building. The corporation applied for a possession order after the Occupy London group ignored an [...]
