NOW SHOWING FOUR OF THE BEST July 9, 2009 JEFF KOONS AT THE SERPENTINE – One of the most influential American artists of recent times is on great form at this absorbing show. A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC AT THE GARRICK – A spectacular revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 musical. THE FOURTH PLINTH – Don’t miss the human volunteers that make up Antony Gormley’s installation [...]
Hopes up for Iberia deal July 9, 2009 SPANISH flag carrier Iberia appointed Antonio Vazquez as its new chairman and CEO yesterday, boosting hopes of a tie-up with British Airways (BA). Hard-nosed dealmaker Vazquez, who was already involved in the merger talks due to his role as director at Iberia, will kick-start discussions which have become bound up in red tape a year [...]
Mervyn King’s gilts move very welcome July 9, 2009 IT was a brave decision – and one few thought the Bank of England would choose to make. Its decision not to increase its quantitative easing target from £125bn to £150bn, contrary to what was widely expected, must mean that it is confident the economy is starting to grow again or is at least stagnating; [...]
Flights rise at City airport July 9, 2009 CITY Airport yesterday won approval to increase its number of annual flights by 50 per cent by the end of 2010. The increase at the airport, where 70 per cent of passengers are business travellers, is expected to boost the number of people flying per year from 3.3m to 3.9m. The CBI welcomed the news, [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND PREVIEWS July 9, 2009 FILM FIRED UP – Two high school guys decide to ditch football camp for cheerleader camp. SOUL POWER – A documentary on the legendary soul music concert staged in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974. 25 SHOTS OF RUM – French film about the complex relationship between a father and daughter. DVD BRONSON – Grisly tale about [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING July 9, 2009 FINANCIAL TIMESSTRATEGIC REVAMP FOR LLOYD’SLloyd’s of London has begun the biggest strategic review it has undertaken this decade in an attempt to ensure the more than 320-year-old insurance market does not fail in exploiting the gaps in the market thrown up by the financial crisis. The institution, which deals in insurance risks from all over the [...]
GM gears up to exit bankruptcy July 9, 2009 General Motors is preparing to today announce its exit from bankruptcy after a 40-day rejig under US government backing that has wiped away most of its debts and recurring costs. A court order allowing GM’s key assets to be sold to a new company that will be more than 60 per cent-owned by the US [...]
New York Times considers fees July 9, 2009 US publishing giant the New York Times is considering bringing in a $5 a month fee for access to its news website. The group said results of a survey of its print subscribers suggest the fee would go down well. The group is keen to bring in new revenue streams after its income through online [...]
Rio’s packaging talks continue July 9, 2009 Australian packaging group Amcor is still in discussions with global miner Rio Tinto to buy parts of its packaging assets, Amcor said in a statement last night. “Those discussions continue to be incomplete in nature, and there can be no assurance that any binding proposal or transaction will result,” Amcor said.
Credit Suisse u-turn boosts Four Seasons July 9, 2009 FOUR Seasons, the care home company, last night came back from the brink after convincing its senior lenders to back its latest restructuring proposal. The group is currently struggling with its £1.5bn debt pile and has proposed a restructuring plan that would have seen most of its lenders’ debt converted to equity. And earlier this [...]
