Return of the Master November 6, 2013 The classic travellers’ watch from Rolex is back in favour THERE’S an argument sometimes trotted out by fashion “aficionados” that blue and black simply don’t go, whatever the outfit, and should never be worn side by side. That’s a theory Rolex is putting to the test with the latest update to its long-standing duel time [...]
A masterclass from IWC in the art of watchmaking November 6, 2013 Watch newbie Alex Dymoke visited an F1 team HQ to try his hand with tweezers and loupe Shortly after my grandfather died, my dad told me I was to inherit something. He handed me a small wooden box, which contained an elegant watch with a black leather strap. I knew nothing about watches, but no [...]
Geek Speak: Hands-on review: The iPad Air November 6, 2013 @steve_dinneen iPad Air From £399 for 16GB wi-fi only Five stars Every time Apple releases a new version of the iPad, it gets harder to review. Here’s a good starting point: the iPad Air is the best tablet in the world. That’s not even a subject for debate, unless you’re the most ardent of Android [...]
Five next-gen console games to look forward to November 6, 2013 Knack | PS4 Knack is published by Sony and was made in cooperation with legendary game designer Mark Cerny. The plot is based on a war between mankind and Goblins. Knack is a peculiar creature with mysterious powers – and he’s on the humans’ side. It’s an action platform extravaganza. The Order 1886 | PS4 [...]
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Buoyant Britain: Growth forecasts rise November 5, 2013 Growth forecasts rise as services improve at best rate in 16 years UK SERVICES posted their strongest growth in over 16 years during October, with the economy’s biggest sector showing no signs of slowing down as the fourth quarter kicked off. A major survey of firms revealed yesterday suggested that the economy could grow by [...]
Experts pour cold water on HS2 benefits November 5, 2013 EXPERTS yesterday picked apart key figures used to justify the benefits of the High Speed 2 project, with one describing the modelling methods as “essentially made up”. MPs heard from several academics who doubt that the rail link will generate £15bn a year for the British economy, and Treasury select committee chair Andrew Tyrie said [...]
The UK is bouncing back – now is the time for the first rate hike November 5, 2013 IN the long run we are all dead – that was John Maynard Keynes’ excuse when justifying short-termist policies to boost the economy. In the same vein, one of the reasons why the UK is doing so well today is a series of demand-bolstering initiatives that will leave the economy with a massive hangover in [...]
Fears for London as listing regulations are tightened November 5, 2013 THE Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday strengthened its listing rules to protect minority shareholders in the wake of the scandals surrounding ENRC and Bumi, two companies that floated in London and became mired in controversies over corporate governance. The new rules, which will eventually affect already listed companies with large shareholders such as Sports Direct, [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 06 November 2013 November 5, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES NHS chief says service bogged in law The NHS is becoming “bogged down in a morass of competition law” which is leading to higher costs and making it harder to reorganise services in the interests of patients, its chief executive said yesterday. Giving evidence to the health select committee, Sir David Nicholson suggested [...]
