Dutch star Kervezee eager to catch England’s attention February 21, 2011 HOLLAND batsman Alexei Kervezee hopes to inspire his country to a famous World Cup victory over England today and in the process enhance his dream of ultimately representing the Three Lions. The 21-year-old (inset), who has already been compared to Graeme Hick, and not just because of his Worcestershire ties, becomes eligible to represent England [...]
Quarter of London opposes migrant cap February 21, 2011 LONDONERS are more likely to oppose the Conservatives’ proposed cap on immigration than people in other parts of the UK, a poll by Ipsos MORI has revealed. Almost one in four (23 per cent) Londoners oppose the policy – whereas across Britain as a whole, just 15 per cent are against the cap on migration [...]
Households downbeat on economy February 21, 2011 One in four Brits think their jobs are less secure than a month ago, while a majority expect prices to rise in the next year as inflation bites, a YouGov poll revealed yesterday. In a gloomy report, the survey found that over half of respondents expect their financial situation to worsen in the next year. [...]
Bank’s Weale calls for rise in rates February 21, 2011 Bank of England rate setter Martin Weale yesterday emphasised the need for higher interest rates to contain inflation expectations. A modest rise will “protect us from a squeeze later on,” Weale said.
Thailand bounces back from dip February 21, 2011 Thailand’s economy rebounded in the final three months of the year, following a contraction in the third quarter of 2010, official data showed yesterday. GDP rose 1.2 per cent on the previous quarter. Growth for 2010 as a whole came in at 7.8 per cent, the fastest gain in 15 years. The news increased expectations [...]
Plymouth handed a 10 point deduction February 21, 2011 LEAGUE?ONE strugglers Plymouth Argyle have incurred a 10 point deduction after they issued a ‘Notice of Intention’ to appoint an administrator. The move leaves Argyle, who have been the subject of three winding-up petitions from HM Revenue & Customs this season, bottom of League One five points adrift of Dagenham & Redbridge in 23rd position. [...]
Australia start defence with a win February 21, 2011 CRICKET: Australia began their defence of the World Cup with a commanding 91-run win over Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad. Zimbabwe’s spinners restricted their opponents to 262-6, Shane Watson top-scoring with 72 from 92 balls. Michael Clarke added an unbeaten 58 before Australia’s bowlers settled the game with Mitchell Johnson taking 4-19.
Afridi signs for Hampshire February 21, 2011 CRICKET:?Hampshire have signed Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi for their Friends Provident t20 campaign. The skipper of the Pakistan limited overs side becomes Hampshire’s second overseas signing following the capture of South Africa spinner Imran Tahir. “I hope very much to play a big part in the club’s success in 2011,” said the 30-year-old.
Shares take fright over Libya turmoil February 21, 2011 THE FTSE 100 closed at a two-week low yesterday after another day of chaos in Libya sent investors running for cover. The blue-chip index shed 1.1 per cent to close at 6,014.8 as fears over energy supplies sapped investor’s appetite for risk. Shares of blue-chip firms across Europe felt the bite, with banks and miners [...]
Bowe and Trimble back for Ireland February 21, 2011 RUGBY?UNION:?Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble are among eight additions to the Ireland 22 which lost to France for Sunday’s Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield. Lions star Bowe has recovered from a knee injury but flanker Stephen Ferris will miss out. Scotland, meanwhile, have suffered a treble injury blow with centre Joe Ansbro, full-back [...]
