Redknapp ready to take England job part-time February 15, 2012 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admits he would be willing to take the England job part-time until the end of the season, while remaining in charge at White Hart Lane. But the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello insists he would not take the job now if it meant having to abandon Spurs’ hugely promising season. [...]
Stars descend on London for Velodrome’s big debut February 15, 2012 LONDON 2012 medal hopes Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton will give the striking Olympic Velodrome its first taste of competitive action this weekend at the Track Cycling World Cup, which begins today. The competition is not only the final leg of the four-event World Cup calendar, but also acts as a test event for [...]
Robshaw to be captain for rest of Six Nations February 15, 2012 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has decided to stick with a winning formula by confirming Harlequins’ Chris Robshaw as his captain for the rest of the Six Nations. Flanker Robshaw, handed the armband in the absence of Tom Wood, led the side to victory in Scotland on his second Test cap and followed up by beating [...]
See Long Run for free at Newbury February 15, 2012 HORSE RACING: Newbury chiefs are opening their doors for free tomorrow, with Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run competing in a rescheduled fixture. Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre is also in action at the seven-race meet, postponed by cold weather last weekend.
United and City face Europa ties February 15, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester United welcome back Nani, Phil Jones and Ashley Young for tonight’s Europa League trip to Ajax, but Patrice Evra is rested. Rivals Manchester City visit Porto.
Kellogg’s buys up Pringles for $3bn February 15, 2012 CEREALS giant Kellogg Company moved closer to becoming the largest snacks company in the world yesterday when it agreed to pay $2.7bn (£1.7bn) to buy potato chips maker Pringles. The deal ends months of uncertainty for vendor Procter & Gamble as a planned sale to popcorn maker Diamond Foods finally fell through amid a scandal [...]
Bank hints that easing is finished February 15, 2012 THE BANK of England hinted yesterday that it is coming to the end of its mass asset purchasing programme. Asked if more quantitative easing would be required to stop inflation falling below its targeted two per cent rate, deputy governor Charlie Bean said: “The risks around the target are equally balanced at the forecast horizon” [...]
Greek leader slams critics February 15, 2012 FRICTIONS between Greek and other Eurozone politicians escalated yesterday, after it emerged that Greece’s second bailout package could be postponed and replaced by a temporary injection of rescue funds. Greece could receive emergency funds purely to cover the €14.5bn redemption payments (plus coupons) due on 20 March, possibly via a debt swap deal with private [...]
Flawed euro is tearing Europe apart February 15, 2012 REMEMBER how the European Union was meant to create peace and goodwill across the continent, bring ordinary folk closer together and help forge a sense of common belonging among 300m Europeans? How it was meant to make sure that the horrors of war and aggression were banished forever, to close a vile and despicable chapter [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING February 15, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES FOREIGN OFFICE PLANS £240M WORTH OF PROPERTY SALES The Foreign Office has drawn up plans to sell hundreds of embassies and homes worth nearly a quarter of a billion pounds as it increases its presence in fast-growing countries such as China and Brazil. The Foreign Office has hired property agents CBRE and DTZ [...]
