Make 2013 the year for educating your children financially January 1, 2013 CREATING a New Year’s resolution is as much a tradition at this time of year as Auld Lang Syne or fireworks. Whether done in jest, or with serious commitment, setting resolutions can inspire us to be and do better in the year ahead. Unfortunately, waning willpower and seemingly insurmountable ambitions will likely conspire against our [...]
Are there reasons to be optimistic about the British economy over the year ahead? January 1, 2013 YES Anna Leach Last year was a difficult one, but the labour market proved remarkably resilient. Employment levels are back above pre-crisis levels and unemployment has fallen – although considerable slack remains, with wage growth remaining weak. Nonetheless, combined with a relatively stable outlook for inflation and the supportive stance of monetary policy, this should [...]
Rapid responses January 1, 2013 No green shoots [Re: Looking ahead to the 2013 markets] The UK economy will continue to underperform in this new year, skirting an unprecedented triple dip recession. Indeed, the Bank of England predicts that it will take until 2015 for UK GDP to return to its level prior to the 2008 credit crunch – representing [...]
A Fiat engine – but still an Alfa January 1, 2013 ALFA ROMEO is a brand based in sports cars and motor racing heritage. Its Mito has always been a looker since its introduction in 2008 and the new model is no exception. Its styling was inspired by the design of the 8C Competizione supercar, and it still looks fresh and uniquely characterful in a sporty, [...]
Car talk January 1, 2013 Calls for reintroduction of London Trolly Bus Motoring mag Autocar is calling on Mayor Boris Johnson to re-introduce the Trolley Bus to Oxford Street. Inspired by the reinvention of Exhibition Road in west London as a ‘shared space’, Autocar’s associate editor Hilton Holloway believes that part-pedestrianisation and the replacement of the regular buses with an [...]
There’s more to Nassau than relaxation and sun January 1, 2013 IN NASSAU, a red 1970 Gold Leaf Lotus Élan, zooms up the hill. A chequered flag waves and a yellow 1957 Ferrari 500 can be spotted up ahead, with a blue Aston Martin DB5 shimmering in the tropical sun in the distance. Someone who looks like Sean Connery is shaking hands with spectators. It could [...]
Adebayor could leave club this month, admits Spurs manager January 1, 2013 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 vs READING 1 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas fears he will lose Emmanuel Adebayor this month to the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Togo striker ended his scoring drought in yesterday’s victory over Reading. Defender Michael Dawson and midfielder Clint Dempsey also netted as Spurs came from behind to record their seventh [...]
Wenger no to Henry move as Gunners held January 1, 2013 SOUTHAMPTON 1 vs ARSENAL 1 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger last night ruled out a January move to re-sign club great Thierry Henry on loan after seeing his men lose further ground in the race for Champions League places. The listless Gunners mustered just one shot on target at Southampton three days after hitting seven against [...]
Van Gerwen feels the Power as Taylor roars back for title No16 January 1, 2013 ENGLAND’S Phil Taylor admits he is considering retiring from darts despite winning his 16th world title, beating Dutchman Michael van Gerwen 7-4 last night. Taylor surged back from 2-0 and 4-2 down in a pulsating PDC World Championship final, with both men averaging over 100, to reclaim the title he last won in 2010. “I’m [...]
Allardyce rues misfiring strikers despite adding to Canaries pain January 1, 2013 WEST HAM 2 vs NORWICH 1 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce warned his misfiring strikers they must be more clinical but praised his side’s mentality after the Hammers ended a poor run of results to consign Norwich to a fourth straight defeat. Mark Noble’s early penalty set West Ham on their way after Ryan Bennett [...]
