Revealed: The Treasury’s key role in the UK’s EU policy – and why it matters now January 6, 2015 Living up to its billing as the perennial “awkward partner” of Europe, Britain is once again articulating its unease with European economic integration. And previous decades contain plenty of examples of where defiant rhetoric has been swiftly followed by defiant action. The common explanation for this frequent uncommunautaire behaviour has been that UK governments have [...]
Prospect theory: Why the Greeks (and the Scots) may keep hold of Nurse January 6, 2015 Will 2015 be the year in which fantasy economics in Europe is finally put to the test? Somewhat to the surprise of many commentators, in December, the Greek political class failed to elect a new president even after three attempts. Parliament has now been dissolved and an election will take place on 25 January. The [...]
General Election 2015: This NHS spending arms race will not deliver the health service we need January 6, 2015 The NHS is unsustainable in its current form, but the remedy is reform rather than more money alone. This was the conclusion of the landmark report by Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, late last year. He argued that radical reform was needed to treat people quicker and prevent illness in the first place. [...]
As PMI figures show services growth slowing, should we be concerned by the UK economy? January 6, 2015 Rob Harbron is managing economist at the Centre for Economics and Business Research, says Yes Slowing UK growth is worrying for two reasons. First is the source of the slowdown: the latest ONS figures show business investment slumping in the second half of 2014, and falling business confidence levels suggest that this could continue in [...]
Who does the best New year detox lunch? From Leon’s super-healthy vegan quinoa pot to Pod’s “joyless” chicken box January 6, 2015 It’s January again, and your favourite City eateries are flogging super-healthy lunches. We tried them all so you don’t have to… Vital Ingredient Immunity Booster Vital Ingredient Immunity Booster £6.25 Chicken, beetroot, sweetcorn, pomegranate, spinach. Carrot and apple dressing HEALTHINESS: ★★★★☆ TASTINESS: ★☆☆☆☆ Dishes like these give detoxing a bad name. Weird [...]
Drink to your health January 6, 2015 KENSINGTON PLACE Four healthy cocktails are debuting in Kensington, including the Beetroot Blast (non-alcoholic), January Martini and a Light Mary. WRIGHT BROTHERS The Soho branch has created two mocktails to keep you firmly on the wagon known as the Immune Booster (lemon juice, fresh ginger and chilli) and the Mind Cleanser (apple juice, celery and [...]
Three ingredients of leadership success January 6, 2015 Don’t feel you have to be nice, but listening to your team’s experience pays dividends. In an ever more globalised knowledge economy, success in business is increasingly dependent on how far leaders can keep on top of key developments in their industries. But even more importantly, success also depends on how committed leaders are [...]
FA Cup: Big Sam irked by Hammers’ late collapse January 6, 2015 EVERTON 1 WEST HAM UNITED 1 WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce blamed a lack of composure in both penalty boxes for allowing Everton to snatch a replay from the jaws of FA Cup elimination during last night’s third-round clash at Goodison Park. The Hammers had not beaten Everton in 14 matches dating back to 2007 [...]
Prince seeks new power generation at Fifa January 6, 2015 THE MAN credited with giving women’s football the hijab has emerged as the leading challenger to the reign of the man who notoriously said female players should wear tighter shorts. Prince Ali of Jordan, the head of the West Asian football and a Fifa vice-president, yesterday declared his intention to stand against the world governing [...]
Zarate to prove doubters wrong during QPR loan January 6, 2015 NEW Queens Park Rangers striker Mauro Zarate has vowed to show his true worth after completing a loan move until the end of the season from Premier League rivals West Ham yesterday. Zarate’s temporary move to Loftus Road follows a disappointing start to life at the Hammers, with the 27-year-old Argentine scoring just twice in [...]
