London Report: Supermarket fears lead FTSE to a fifth consecutive drop March 13, 2014 BRITISH shares fell for a fifth straight session yesterday, dragged down by supermarket stocks after WM Morrison cut its profit outlook, as well as by escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Morrison’s was the worst performer on the FTSE 100 index, plunging 11.9 per cent, and its revised outlook triggered a sell-off [...]
New York Report: Tensions over Ukraine hit US March 13, 2014 US stocks tumbled yesterday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 suffering their worst day since early February, on rising concerns over Ukraine and Russia and new signs of a slowdown in China. Selling accelerated in afternoon trading after Russia launched military exercises near its border with Ukraine, showing no sign of backing down in [...]
Letters to the Editor – 14/03 – Splitting debts, Best of Twitter March 13, 2014 Splitting debts [Re: The big independence lie: Scotland could keep the pound, Wednesday] Is Scotland walking away from its “share” of UK debt really that absurd? Did the Baltic states take any Russian debt after the breakup of the Soviet Union? No. Of course, independence supporters have proposed that Scotland would indeed take on its [...]
Focus on… Kings Cross: Creating the king of regeneration March 13, 2014 IN TWO years’ time, around 30,000 Londoners will be working or studying in King’s Cross every day. At least, this is what is envisioned by Argent, the property developer behind one of the biggest regeneration projects in London. The site encompasses 67 acres of mixed use development, half of which has been completed or committed. [...]
Homes in homage to enterprising MP March 13, 2014 New homes alongside Regent’s Canal are a natural haven away from the hustle and bustle A TRIBUTE to the historical figure who inspired the London Underground logo lies in the bricks and mortar of contemporary London. The industrial architecture of the newest homes to arrive in King’s Cross pay homage to Liberal MP Samuel Plimsoll [...]
Hitchcock’s studio exudes theatrical chic as new home March 13, 2014 Melissa York goes behind the scenes in Hoxton to discover what’s become of a former film set WHAT do you get when you combine the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s film studio with one of the most dramatic views over London? Answer: Gainsborough Studios West, based alongside Regent’s Canal in Hoxton. Everything from its rooftop terrace [...]
Hand-painted, wall-to-wall art for the home March 13, 2014 Meet the designer bringing back affordable, quality wallpaper MOVING house is said to be one of the most stressful things you can go through. But one busy professional turned her decorating frustrations into an idea for a business start-up that brings ancient Chinese art into London homes. Over a year ago, Nina Tryon, formerly head [...]
Scarlett fever: Under The Skin is a classic March 13, 2014 FILMUNDER THE SKINCert 15 | By Alex DymokeFive Stars IF YOU were considering the filmic potential of Scotland, first to come to mind would probably be the highlands; the dramatic barrenness of the western isles, the bronze light that illuminates the Grampians every evening. You probably wouldn’t think of Asda, Tescos, or obscure ring-roads on [...]
Baby drama won’t hinder England bid March 13, 2014 ENGLAND’S quest to win a first Six Nations title in three years will not be hampered by the last-minute loss of prop and expectant father Joe Marler, according to head coach Stuart Lancaster. Marler was initially included in Lancaster’s starting XV to take on Italy tomorrow, but doubts over his ability to join his team-mates [...]
Exclusive: Ecclestone: I’m surprised teams haven’t quit F1 March 13, 2014 FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes teams have emerged unscathed from a financial crisis last year but warned that several outfits almost brought the sport into disrepute by not paying their drivers. Lotus endured financial difficulties, including a failed attempt to bring in a major new investor and a high-profile pay dispute with driver Kimi [...]
