The EU’s decision process: It’s not rocket science October 30, 2011 AS THE EU’s leaders struggle to reach a comprehensive and credible plan to contain the sovereign debt crisis, there is much they could learn from the scientific world. It’s time our leaders changed their way of thinking, or at least hired a rocket scientist or two to help. From our first physics lessons, we are [...]
Let’s see the City as a solution not a problem October 30, 2011 AS A civil engineer, I come from the demand side of financial services – a client. So when I came into office last November, I brought with me a fresh perspective on the role of the mayoralty with my business theme – City of London: City of Choice. This has involved promoting the importance of [...]
RAPID RESPONSES October 30, 2011 @cityamforum Great article by Claire Fox [Happy Birthday, Baby Seven Billion, Friday]. There is at least one finite resource on “Earth”. The vision and imagination of the eco warriors. Mark Adams, head of public affairs, Lansons Don’t tar all eco warriors with the same brush: some of us do vision and imagination for breakfast. Martin [...]
Batten down the hatches: Main St. braves the storm October 30, 2011 THREE months after the debt ceiling wranglings on Capitol Hill that drove S&P to downgrade America’s AAA rating, there have been some chinks of light shining through the grey clouds that until now have enveloped the US economy. Figures released last week by the US Commerce Department indicated that the US economy had grown by [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD October 30, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Barclays announces today. It traces its origins back to 1690, when John Freame and Thomas Gould traded as goldsmith bankers in Lombard Street. Eagle eyes await results. ● Imperial Tobacco announces tomorrow. Its brands include Davidoff, West, Gauloises Blondes, Montecristo and Drum. It was created in 1901 through the amalgamation of thirteen [...]
THE TIPSTER October 30, 2011 TRICK or treat? Marstons – brewer of Hobgoblin beer and pub owner – has like the rest of the market, enjoyed a frightfully good October, with shares rallying close on 20 per cent. Although the market is becoming increasingly dominated by a handful of giants, earnings are expected to be in line with expectations when [...]
No holiday in sight for Club Med debtors October 30, 2011 KATHLEEN BROOKS | FOREX.COM Italy’s debt auction on Friday reminded us that the Eurozone’s third largest economy is still its weakest link. It had to pay the highest price since joining the euro-area to sell 10-year bonds, as investors’ charged a higher risk premium to hold Rome’s debt, 6.06 per cent. So far this year [...]
Knits and the City: how to rock the season of toasty jumpers October 30, 2011 1 Cashmere fair-isle V-neck sweater For him: wear on the weekend. Brora, £299, brora.co.uk 2 Wool blanket-scarf All-purpose for the rustic cottage. National Trust shop, £12. nationaltrust.org.uk 3 Ribbed wool cardigan For him: cosy glass of wine after work. J Crew at Mr Porter, £170, mrporter.com 4 Wolsey tank For her: wear to work with [...]
“Mandigans”: what women really think October 30, 2011 THE topic of men and knitwear has always aroused strong reactions in women – it’s like marmite: you either love it or hate it. The ski slopes are a particularly divisive arena for observing the male in action sporting knits. Even resorts as chi-chi as Verbier and Courchevel become a jamboree of outlandish bobble hats [...]
Affjordable Norway: a mountainous trekker’s paradise October 30, 2011 IF you want to turn back at any point, you can.” Our sympathetic Norwegian host was suddenly full of reassurance. She was looking across the breakfast table with the concerned expression of a mother observing her sick, ailing child. Fear, dread. Pity. Maybe a hint of disdain for being put in this position. With a [...]
