New colleague from hell? How to avoid a hiring disaster October 18, 2015 The people you work with make a huge difference to life at the office. If you get on with your team, the work seems easier and every day is that bit brighter. We’ve all been there when a new team member doesn’t quite fit or isn’t really right for the job. Having the wrong [...]
Forget Syria: Putin is on the verge of victory in Ukraine October 18, 2015 The western commentariat doesn’t know what to do with Russian President Vladimir Putin, or the enigmatic country that he leads. This can be seen in the comically diverse opinions presently being gravely intoned as to what Putin is doing in both Syria and Ukraine. “Putin is a genius”; “Putin is a fool”; “Russia is regaining [...]
It’s a golden era for UK-China relations: Our transparent markets are at its heart October 18, 2015 On Wednesday night, I have the great privilege of hosting a Chinese delegation for a State Banquet at the Guildhall. I am delighted to return the wonderful hospitality that I, and my delegation of British business leaders, received in China last month, to celebrate the strong relationships that have been forged between our countries’ financial [...]
London can revive its industry and double house-building by getting creative with its space October 18, 2015 The average Briton spends eight hours and 41 minutes using digital devices each day, according to Ofcom – more than they sleep. It is therefore little surprise that we are also the biggest online shoppers in Europe, and this rapid growth in e-commerce partly explains London’s resurgent industrial sheds market, required to stock goods. Transactions [...]
As the Tories come under pressure over tax credit cuts, should Osborne reconsider his decision? October 18, 2015 Harry Fairhead is a policy analyst at the TaxPayers’ Alliance, says Yes. The government should reconsider where it tries to make savings. The working tax credit bill is huge, continues to grow rapidly and so does need to be brought under control. However, tax credit reforms will hurt those on low incomes, and there are [...]
FTSE led higher by Hargreaves and Arm results – London Report October 16, 2015 THE FTSE 100 closed higher yesterday after three consecutive sessions of closing down, as investors concentrated on company earnings. The FTSE closed 1.1 per cent up, at 6,338.67 points, led by gains in Arm and Hargreaves Lansdown. Arm, the semiconductor and software design company, ended 4.78 per cent up on the back of strong results [...]
Best of the Brokers for 16 October 2015 October 16, 2015 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com ASOS ASOS is still “overweight”, according to Barclays, but the broker says that while investor confidence remains low, thanks to under-performing the FTSE 250, it believes shares can “materially outperform” as sales accelerate on price investments, margins are unlikely to fall below four [...]
The secrets of presenting to the boss: Off-the-wall is fine but prepare answers before you go in October 16, 2015 As a former director, I recall the time when a newly appointed member of the executive team was “called in” to present to the chief executive for the first time. Needless to say, she was a little anxious, so I did my best to encourage her. Afterwards, I asked how it went, and she [...]
QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot preview: Jack Hobbs to give Gosden yet another big win October 16, 2015 What a season it’s been for John Gosden. The master of Clarehaven has plundered big prizes almost on a weekly basis and the trainers’ championship is now in the bag. He’d love to end the campaign on a high and he has a massive chance of winning his first QIPCO Champion Stakes tomorrow (3.05pm). [...]
Spurs can wipe the slate clean against bogey boys Liverpool October 16, 2015 Ben Cleminson gives his best bets for this weekend’s Premier League action HARRY Kane reckons Jurgen Klopp’s arrival could give Liverpool an extra 5% when they visit White Hart Lane tomorrow – but it’s his side that needs the boost in this fixture. Liverpool have had the upper hand against Tottenham in recent years. They [...]
