From stamp duty to the triple lock, Andy Haldane says bold Burnham leadership can usher ‘vibe change’ for UK economy
Is it time to think inside the box? Counterintuitive methods can generate fresh ideas and yield results May 18, 2015 Everyone knows that success in the modern world demands innovation and creativity. But generating innovative and creative ideas quickly and consistently can be difficult. Luckily, there are some sound alternatives to the traditional brainstorming session that could well come in handy next time you run into a creative block, or need to come up with [...]
Chelsea and Manchester City set to be unshackled by FFP as Uefa relaxes rules May 18, 2015 Chelsea and Manchester City could be given licence to return to free-spending ways this summer after European chiefs indicated they are ready to relax controversial financial fair play (FFP) rules. Michel Platini, the president of governing body Uefa and a driving force behind FFP, said yesterday that he expected the regulations, which have been [...]
Roberts to shape Quins history, says O’Shea May 18, 2015 HARLEQUINS boss Conor O’Shea believes new signing Jamie Roberts will make a considerable imprint on the history of the club after the Wales centre completed his move to the Twickenham Stoop ahead of next season. Two-time Six Nations Grand Slam champion Roberts, who has won 69 international caps, joins Harlequins after spending two years in [...]
Ex-England boss Woodward on French shortlist May 18, 2015 ENGLAND’S World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward could soon be plotting his former side’s downfall after emerging as a candidate to replace Philippe Saint-Andre in charge of France. Woodward is believed to have expressed a desire in taking over from Saint-Andre, who is set to leave his position with Les Bleus after the World [...]
Jose Mourinho blames City, United, Arsenal and Liverpool for his record-equalling Chelsea loss May 18, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted he was unsurprised by his team’s surrender against West Brom last night, insisting such results are a byproduct of being crowned Premier League champions with games to spare. England hopeful Saido Berahino took his tally for the season to 20 with two goals, either side of a bizarre red [...]
Liverpool transfer news: Raheem Sterling ready to leave Reds as Arsenal and Manchester City look on May 18, 2015 England forward Raheem Sterling looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in the summer following suggestions he has asked Reds manager Brendan Rodgers for a transfer. Sterling, whose existing contract expires in 2017, has already turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal, insisting his motivations centre on winning trophies rather than money. The 20-year-old is expected to [...]
Golf Comment: On this sublime form, Rory could win the year’s other three Majors May 18, 2015 AT THE start of every year Rory McIlroy jots down his targets for the season on a piece of paper, folds it up and puts it away in his wallet. Whatever he set himself in January, he ought to up it on current form. With a swing like his, McIlroy could win every week. I [...]
Barclays to settle £2bn forex-rigging case May 17, 2015 Barclays Bank is closing in on a major £2bn settlement with regulators around the world, drawing to a close its role in the deeply damaging foreign exchange markets rigging scandal. The bank, whose chief executive is Antony Jenkins, is attempting to settle with a number of regulators simultaneously. Last November it pulled out of a [...]
Post-election high: City broker pushes ahead May 17, 2015 THE BOSS of City broker Finncap is predicting an upswing in M&A activity and stock market listings later this year after the uncertainty of the UK’s domestic political future was laid to rest for another five years. Sam Smith, who founded the brokerage in 2007, said corporate activity would start to flourish again after a [...]
Infrastructure proves top priority for UK’s directors May 17, 2015 Business leaders say infrastructure should be the new government’s number-one priority, according to a survey out today. According to a poll conducted after the General Election, 47 per cent of Institute of Directors (IoD) members ranked infrastructure as the top priority for the government. The second most popular response was education, mentioned by 40 per [...]
