Burnham calls for NHS cuts June 17, 2010 Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has urged the government to abandon plans to deliver annual real-term funding increases for the NHS every year of this parliament. “They will hollow out social care to such a degree that the NHS will not be able to function anyway,” he said.
Celebrating all things pretty, pricey and rare June 17, 2010 Fancy getting your hands on a 1932 Bugatti Grand Prix car? How about a magnificently ornate Victorian billiards table? Alternatively, you could furnish your living room with a pair of stunning globes from the 17th century. Of course, you’ll need to stump up over a million quid to own any of these – £3.2m in [...]
France hanging by a thread after Mexican masterclass June 17, 2010 FRANCE (0) vs MEXICO(2) MANCHESTER United new-boy Javier Hernandez helped Mexico run France ragged and usher the 2006 runners-up to the brink of a humiliating first-round exit. Hernandez climbed off the bench to put Mexico in front before fellow substitute Cuauhtemoc Blanco, 37, struck the killer second goal from the penalty spot. It was no [...]
Chief hired to turn around Game Group June 17, 2010 EMBATTLED computer games specialist Game Group yesterday brought back a little cheer to investors by hiring a new chief executive, two months after a 28 per cent plunge in yearly profits sparked the abrupt departure of former boss Lisa Morgan. Ian Shepherd, a former Vodafone executive and “keen gamer for over 30 years”, is to [...]
Land Securities in record sale June 17, 2010 PROPERTY developer Land Securities yesterday set a record for the sale of an undeveloped chunk of land in London, forward-selling a retail, office and residential development on Oxford Street to the Qataris. Barwa Real Estate, in which Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is the biggest shareholder, agreed to stump up a total of £250m for the [...]
Fairfield Energy plans to raise up to £350m in a London stock market float June 17, 2010 FAIRFIELD Energy, a North Sea oil exploration company, yesterday said it is going ahead with a stock market listing on the London Stock Exchange that could raise around £350m. The listing could value the group at around £750m and put it in the FTSE 250 index. Fairfield has not yet decided on the proportion of [...]
Poulter makes promising start at US Open June 17, 2010 ENGLAND’S Ian Poulter has a first Major title in his sights after bagging a share of the clubhouse lead on day one of the US Open. Poulter was among a clutch of early pace-setters who shot one-under-par rounds of 70 at Pebble Beach in California yesterday. Joining him were Canada’s Mike Weir and South Korea’s [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND June 17, 2010 FILM WILD TARGET Brit comedy thriller with Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt. PLEASE GIVE Charming indie drama starring Rebecca Hall. TRASH HUMPERS Hipster provocateur Harmony Korine’s latest effort. DVD INVICTUS Morgan Freeman is Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s rugby flick. CRAZY HEART Jeff Bridges wins an Oscar as a burnt-out country musician. EDGE OF DARKNESS [...]
ANALYST VIEWS: IS IAN SHEPHERD A GOOD FIT FOR GAME GROUP? June 17, 2010 SIMON DAVIES | COLLINS STEWART “Game is in pretty choppy waters at present without a firm hand on the tiller. Given the evolution of the video games market over the next couple of years, the firm could benefit from someone with a background in technology and retail, so Shepherd does seem to fit the bill.” [...]
Arsenal to kick off at Liverpool June 17, 2010 CHAMPIONS Chelsea have been handed a gentle start to their Premier League title defence, but London rivals Arsenal will begin their campaign with a daunting trip to Liverpool. The Blues’ tricky run-in includes the visit of Tottenham and a trip to Manchester United and they finish with an away clash at Everton. Arsenal also face [...]
