Khan targets Mayweather fight to replace Peterson washout May 10, 2012 BRITAIN’S Amir Khan is once again targeting a superfight with American Floyd Mayweather after the cancellation of his 19 May rematch with Lamont Peterson. Khan had previously hoped to face Mayweather before December’s surprise controversial defeat to Peterson forced him to realign his ambitions. But after learning of Peterson’s failed drugs test, essentially clearing Khan [...]
England Lions expose Windies batsmen to show seniors way May 10, 2012 WEST Indies’ prospects of providing stern opposition when the Test series begins next week show few signs of improvement after they struggled on day one of their warm-up against England Lions yesterday. Darren Bravo’s 51 was a rare highlight for the tourists, who were dismissed for just 147 before the hosts ended the day 40-1 [...]
Mark set in Giro d’Italia stage May 10, 2012 CYCLING: Great Britain’s world road race champion Mark Cavendish yesterday won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia in Fano, his second stage victory of the race. Australian Matt Goss finished second, with Italy’s Daniele Bennati third.
Malinga set for Middlesex May 10, 2012 CRICKET: Sri Lanka international fast bowler Lasith Malinga will join Middlesex for their Twenty20 campaign after Sri Lanka’s one day and T20 series against Pakistan. The 28-year-old arrives on 21 June.
Archaic restrictions choke London and hinder its sustainable growth May 10, 2012 NINETEENTH century London grew as no city had ever grown before, from 1m people in 1800, to 7m by 1900. Growth was spontaneous. People across the country saw London’s opportunities and moved to the big smoke. And yes, it was smoky then! Builders responded to increased demand, creating the terraced houses, Victorian villas, and mansion [...]
The untamed imagination remains at the heart of true business success May 10, 2012 MAURICE Sendak, the groundbreaking author of Where The Wild Things Are died this week, leaving the world a tamer place. Sendak wrote books for children, but his influence has been far wider and deeper, reaching from Spike Jonze’s recent blockbuster film to many adult authors. His art was distinguished by both courage and originality. He [...]
Investors beware: Politics is driving how firms are run May 10, 2012 AS INVESTORS, we need to be aware about how what is happening around them shapes and influences our investments. And right now that means keeping a close eye on politics.What’s more, it is worth bearing in mind that macro-environmental influences are dynamic. A political decision that may not have an immediate impact could have a [...]
Was the Spanish government justified in its move to part-nationalise the ailing Bankia? May 10, 2012 YES Jason Gaywood This is a pragmatic and realistic attempt by Spain to shore up its beleaguered banking sector without overburdening government coffers. But it is likely to spell trouble for the wider Eurozone. Spain has grasped the nettle by taking a 45 per cent stake in the troubled institution. Parallels can be drawn with [...]
RAPID RESPONSES May 10, 2012 Fair regulation [Re: Is the Queen’s speech likely to reassure business?, yesterday] The Speech is a clear sign to business that the government supports fair and strong regulation. Many employers want to reduce the burden of unnecessary employment tribunal litigation and the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill is a step in that direction. However not [...]
MINT POLO IS BACK IN TOWN May 10, 2012 MINT Polo In The Park, taking place this year between June 8-10, is London’s ultimate summer networking and socialising event. What better way to spend a Friday with clients and colleagues than in the glorious sunshine of Hurlingham Park – the crowd cheering as ponies thunder past on perfectly manicured lawns, whilst you sip champagne [...]
