Greece is fast running out of money May 23, 2011 IT is looking worse by the day for Greece as the debt crisis trundles towards its inevitable and disastrous endgame. A default, however dressed up, can now only be a matter of time: the cash is fast running out. There is growing panic in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank (ECB), which has emerged [...]
The St David’s Hotel & Spa 5* May 23, 2011 A modern icon of the city, The St David’s Hotel & Spa stands proudly on the edge of bustling Cardiff Bay. With its striking glass-fronted design every room here enjoys spectacular floor-to-ceiling views across the water, creating a real tranquil atmosphere throughout. And for real relaxation, the Marine Spa provides probably the finest pampering experience [...]
The Imperial Hotel 4* May 23, 2011 A grand Victorian façade and fantastic sea-fronting position on Llandudno’s promenade makes The Imperial Hotel a real seaside classic. Relax in the elegant surroundings, enjoy the stunning sea views and taste mouthwatering dishes in the AA Rosette awarded Chantrey’s Restaurant, well known for its delicious food made with seasonal Welsh produce. Lovely. Book at Laterooms.com
Village PREM Swansea 4* May 23, 2011 As with all Village Hotels, the range of facilities at the Village PREM Swansea is fantastic. This cool and stylish hotel offers a great Health & Fitness club, a grill restaurant, a pub and even a Starbucks. Being a ‘PREM’ a high spec stay is on offer, and with so much going on there’s a [...]
British Land asset value rises May 23, 2011 British Land posted a 12.5 per cent increase in its net asset value per share and said it expected strong demand for prime office and retail property to continue. The property company confirmed a full-year NAV per share of 567 pence, from 504 pence a year earlier. Its underlying pre-tax profit was £256m, up 2.8 [...]
Ryanair profit up – but forecast flat May 23, 2011 Ryanair has reported a 26 per cent rise in annual profit to 401m euros £348m. But the airline says high fuel cost, and a lack of growth in capacity, will mean no increase in profit next year. It forecast a four per cent growth in passenger numbers in 2012, to 75m, and said that average [...]
Banking set for Asian jobs boom May 22, 2011 CITY workers are looking towards the Far East for the fastest expanding job opportunities, a survey from a top headhunting firm out today reveals. Almost three quarters of banking or hedge fund staff named eastern Asian cities as the leading job-creators for financial services, according to recruiters Astbury Marsden. Singapore will create the most financial [...]
London top for female fund heads May 22, 2011 LONDON has emerged as the equal top location for female hedge fund managers, a new study published today finds. The capital hosts 16 of the top 50 leading women in hedge funds, who between them manage several billion pounds worth of assets, according to the study by the Hedge Fund Journal in association with professional [...]
UK ready for Obama visit May 22, 2011 President Obama will hold crunch talks with David Cameron on Wednesday to discuss the global economy and the allied response to the conflicts in the Middle East. Obama will arrive in the UK tomorrow morning, when he is scheduled to meet with the Queen in Buckingham Palace. He will then go to Westminster Abbey to [...]
Greece is fast running out of money May 22, 2011 IT is looking worse by the day for Greece as the debt crisis trundles towards its inevitable and disastrous endgame. A default, however dressed up, can now only be a matter of time: the cash is fast running out. There is growing panic in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank (ECB), which has emerged [...]
