The woes of Greece prove why it’s national reforms that matter most February 4, 2015 The sovereign debt crisis that gripped the Eurozone in 2011-12 threw into the spotlight the problems with a currency union lacking fiscal transfers between members and the mutualisation of their debts. Indeed, it was only when European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi vowed, in July 2012, to do “whatever it takes” to save the [...]
A Whitehall balance sheet will revolutionise the public finances debate February 4, 2015 With the General Election less than 100 days away, a central aspect of all party manifestos will be how best to reduce our public debt and deficit. In yesterday’s IFS Green Budget, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) contributed a chapter looking at the UK’s public finances. We believe that it [...]
Tech firms’ confidence will help us build a UK Facebook or Google February 4, 2015 Tech City’s UK’s Tech Nation report today confirms what many of us in the tech sector have long known to be true: the UK’s digital businesses are flourishing and are set to become even more vital to our economy in the next few years. Fortune favours the brave, and we have the potential in this [...]
How businesses can make their staff happier – saying “thank you” more often will help February 4, 2015 Did any of your staff take advantage of National Sickie Day this week and pretend to be unwell while secretly going to a job interview? The first monday of February saw an estimated 350,000 workers in the UK take the day off under the pretence of illness, with a quarter of the month’s job interviews [...]
Total Amateur: Boost your mobile photography and video skills with these super-snappy camera gadgets February 4, 2015 iBlazr £29.99 Ever wanted to take a selfie in the dark? With most smartphones it’s impossible, as the flash only works for the camera facing away from the screen. The multifunctional Iblazr flash can help. Four LEDs plug into the headphones jack and can be synced with iOS or Android smartphones and tablets using the [...]
Get even more from your smartphone pix February 4, 2015 You’ve taken the picture – but that’s just the beginning. Now you can make sure every aspect of it is perfect with these smart apps. Camera360 Free, iOS and Android This app not only allows you to put a host of filters on your pictures – it also allows you to improve your face. By [...]
McIlroy pays £15m to end legal dispute February 4, 2015 GOLF world No1 Rory McIlroy could end up paying out more than two thirds of his career prize money to date after agreeing a costly settlement with his former management company yesterday. No details of the deal were made public but it is believed McIlroy is to pay between £15m and £20m to Horizon Sports [...]
Caddies launch £33m lawsuit in PGA bib row February 4, 2015 CADDIES have launched a £33m lawsuit against the PGA Tour, claiming they should be entitled to compensation for being made to don sponsor-branded bibs while working alongside golf stars. The 81 caddies behind the action allege they were threatened with expulsion if they refused to wear the bibs at events on the Tour, America’s top [...]
Clement and McClaren emerge as rivals to Sherwood for QPR post February 4, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes plans to interview at least three candidates to succeed Harry Redknapp, who suddenly quit the Premier League strugglers on Tuesday. Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood remains the hot favourite for the role but QPR are also believed to be interested in speaking to Real Madrid No2 Paul Clement and [...]
Hammers fined for selecting Sakho but avoid FA Cup ban February 4, 2015 WEST Ham have escaped disqualification from the FA Cup but been handed a £71,000 fine and a warning in relation to their dispute with Senegal over striker Diafra Sakho. Senegal complained to world governing body Fifa after the Hammers fielded Sakho in the fourth round, having informed them that he was not fit to take [...]
