Under the bonnet of peer-to-peer returns February 25, 2014 Whether democratic finance or risky product, the market for P2P investments is becoming increasingly diverse The peer-to-peer lending debate tends to be dominated by extremes. On one side, we hear claims that direct lending platforms are at the forefront of a radical democratisation of finance, cutting out the “middle man” of traditional banking altogether. To [...]
Top fund picks to spice up your Isa portfolio February 25, 2014 WITH the end of the tax year fast approaching (on 5 April), there is still time to invest up to £11,520 in a stocks and shares Isa. For higher or additional rate taxpayers, sheltering your money in the tax-free wrapper means avoiding income tax at 40 or 45 per cent on any interest. But while [...]
Letters to the Editor – 26/02 – Peak holidays, Fantasy oil, Best of Twitter February 25, 2014 Peak holidays [Re: Holidays cost more at peak times. The reason is basic economics, yesterday] My argument is that companies don’t charge “extra” during school holidays. That’s the normal price. Instead, they offer discounts out of season. Mark Wadsworth It’s not just about supply and demand, but about when parents can take their kids on [...]
Champions League: Boss Moyes left stunned by United’s Euro collapse February 25, 2014 OLYMPIACOS 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes admitted his shock at the abject performance which left his side on the brink of a Champions League exit last night. Goals from Alejandro Dominguez and Joel Campbell, on loan from Arsenal, decided the last-16 first leg tie, with United unable to test goalkeeper Roberto [...]
Cricket Comment: Young trio hold key for England February 25, 2014 CHANGE is in the air for the England team as they embark on their first series since the disastrous Ashes tour, and without stars such as Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook. The tour to the West Indies, comprising three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches, is being seen as a chance for England newcomers Moeen [...]
Picamoles axed for ref mockery February 25, 2014 FRANCE have dropped No8 Louis Picamoles for their next Six Nations match for mocking the referee – but recalled scrum-half Morgan Parra despite his red card for head-butting last weekend. Picamoles will sit out the trip to Scotland after sarcastically applauding when official Alain Rolland sent him to the sin bin in Friday’s defeat by [...]
Wiggins eyes Glasgow gold February 25, 2014 FOUR-TIME Olympic cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has confirmed his intention to compete at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Wiggins, 33, won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester 12 years ago and team pursuit silver in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. The time trial at this summer’s Games takes place on 31 [...]
Murtagh hangs up riding boots February 25, 2014 IRELAND’S three-time Derby winning jockey Johnny Murtagh has announced his retirement in order to concentrate on his training career. The 43-year-old, who rode more than 100 Group One winners, took out his training licence in May and is responsible for 45 horses based at Fox Covert Stables in County Kildare. Murtagh said: “I wasn’t happy [...]
Root inspires first tour win February 25, 2014 ENGLAND batsman Joe Root hit an unbeaten century to steer his team to a 29-run victory in yesterday’s first tour match in the West Indies. The hosts, a University of West Indies Vice Chancellor’s XI, won the toss and chose to bowl first, but struggled against all-rounder Ben Stokes, batting at three, who scored four [...]
Mourinho denies Eto’o falling out over unguarded age comments February 25, 2014 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho went on the offensive on the eve of tonight’s Champions League match against Galatasaray, accusing a French television channel of being unethical for broadcasting his unguarded remarks about Blues striker Samuel Eto’o. Mourinho called it “a disgrace” that Canal Plus had shown footage of him saying “the problem is I lack [...]
