Why we should beware Oxfam’s claims about the world’s richest 1 per cent January 19, 2015 Oxfam tells us that global wealth inequality is increasing, as the world’s 80 richest people are approaching the same cumulative wealth as the entire bottom 50 per cent of the planet. In fact, the top 1 per cent is about to end up with 50 per cent of everything. This is just terrible, of course, [...]
Is the EY Item Club right to predict that UK growth will significantly accelerate in 2015? January 19, 2015 Mark Gregory, EY’s chief economist, says Yes We believe growth will accelerate in 2015, largely due to income growth. The UK consumer has been lashed by rising fuel and food prices for so long, but is now emerging as the major beneficiary. Low inflation combined with cheaper commodity prices, as a result of falling food, [...]
Car review: The new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante – the same but better January 19, 2015 The new model Vanquish Volante shows that the only thing better than an Aston Martin is another Aston Martin. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that the Volante version of the Aston Martin Vanquish is a relatively new car. It first appeared late in 2013, with UK sales kicking off early in 2014, so [...]
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Five delusions holding business back January 19, 2015 From strategic planning to managing their staff, companies are following false dogmas. We're now several weeks into January, and many people’s well-meant New Year’s resolutions will have already fallen by the wayside. But how refreshing would it be if our businesses committed to ridding themselves of some common – but disastrous – delusions in [...]
Country’s best hold no fear for bullish Rodgers January 19, 2015 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers has labelled Chelsea the best team in the country but insists his side can beat them at Stamford Bridge next week if tonight’s Capital One Cup semi-final first leg goes awry. The Blues arrive at Anfield this evening having just extended their Premier League lead over Manchester City to five points [...]
Roberto Martinez defends Belgian Mirallas after penalty greed proves critical January 19, 2015 EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez refused to blame Kevin Mirallas after the Belgium playmaker spurned a first-half penalty as the struggling Toffees failed to break down a resolute West Brom at Goodison Park last night. The home side only carved out one clear-cut opportunity and that was the spot-kick which Mirallas screwed past the post after [...]
Defeat to United earns Redknapp a QPR reprieve January 19, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes believes that Saturday’s performance against Manchester United, which ended in defeat, is proof that under-fire manager Harry Redknapp should keep his job. AirAsia chief Fernandes yesterday attempted to quell speculation that Redknapp is set to be sacked by issuing a statement reaffirming his faith in the former Tottenham and [...]
Pardew eyes Gestede move January 19, 2015 CRYSTAL Palace boss Alan Pardew is closing in on further striking reinforcements after making a bid for Blackburn Rovers’ leading goalscorer Rudy Gestede. The Benin international has netted 25 goals in 52 appearances for the Championship side, while his 24 strikes in 2014 made him the second highest scorer in the Football League behind Chesterfield’s [...]
Mad Dog lies in wait for Murray after Briton’s Bhambri cakewalk January 19, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray is no stranger to hot-headed outbursts on the tennis court but looks positively Zen compared to his next opponent at the Australian Open, Marinko Matosevic. Bosnia-born Australian national Matosevic is nicknamed Mad Dog for a lively temper that last year saw him fined for spitting, kicking out at a camera and verbally [...]
