From stamp duty to the triple lock, Andy Haldane says bold Burnham leadership can usher ‘vibe change’ for UK economy
Armstrong set for Hollywood January 21, 2013 DISGRACED former cyclist Lance Armstrong, who last week admitted cheating his way to seven Tour de France titles, is set to be the subject of a Hollywood blockbuster by Star Trek director JJ Abrams. Abrams, the man behind TV series Lost and box office hits Cloverfield, Super 8 and Mission Impossible 3, has bought the [...]
Robshaw retains England captaincy January 21, 2013 HARLEQUINS skipper Chris Robshaw has been re-appointed England captain for the Six Nations, which begins next month. The flanker’s decision making was called into question during a mixed autumn internationals campaign, but head coach Stuart Lancaster said: “He’s grown as a leader on and off the field. He showed those qualities this autumn, especially against [...]
Fergie faces rap for officials rant January 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been asked by the Football Association to explain his criticism of assistant referee Simon Beck following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Tottenham. Ferguson, who blamed the linesman for failing to award a penalty, faces a fine or touchline ban if found guilty of misconduct.
Shingler quits Exiles for Scarlets January 21, 2013 RUGBY UNION: London Irish fly-half Steven Shingler is set to be reunited with brother Aaron after agreeing to rejoin the Scarlets in the summer. Steven, the subject of an eligibility row between Scotland and Wales last year, has signed a three-year deal, while Aaron has also committed to the Llanelli side until 2016.
Shoppers desert UK high streets January 20, 2013 BRITISH shops were abandoned in the run up to Christmas, new figures showed today, with hard-pressed consumers increasingly staying away from the high street, out of town retailers and shopping centres. Online sales soared upwards to account for over 10 per cent of total sales, leaving traditional shops to bear the brunt of the country’s [...]
Commuters battle against snow as airports forced to cancel flights January 20, 2013 COMMUTERS and holidaymakers were expecting further travel disruption today as snow settled across London and the home counties, with Heathrow airport cancelling one in 10 flights and train operators changing timetables in anticipation of delays. Despite the Met Office dropping its amber weather warning for London and the south east over the weekend, temperatures overnight [...]
From Britain’s triple-dip to a three-speed global economy January 20, 2013 BUSES come in twos – when there is no snow involved, that is – but economics in 2013 seems to be all about threes. Britain is dangerously close to being in a triple-dip recession – and partly as a result we are now seeing a three-speed world economy. We will know on Friday whether UK [...]
What the other papers say this morning January 20, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES AllianzGI to launch UK building fund Allianz Global Investors is to launch a pioneering infrastructure debt fund in the UK – the first of its kind – to help build schools, hospitals and roads in a landmark initiative designed to create jobs and stimulate the faltering economy. Tax crackdown to target middle class [...]
Merkel faces challenge from FDP January 20, 2013 Angela Merkel’s conservatives appeared to be struggling to hold onto power in a German state election yesterday against a centre-left opposition showing it could yet mount a strong challenge to her chancellorship in September national polls. In exit polls released after voting ended, Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) remained the biggest party but their Free Democrat [...]
Dreamliner probe is widened January 20, 2013 The US National Transportation Safety Board yesterday ruled out excess voltage as the cause of a battery fire last month on a Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner jet operated by Japan Airlines Co (JAL) and widened its investigation to include the Arizona-based manufacturer of the battery’s charger. Last week, governments across the world grounded the Dreamliner [...]
