Anderson prepared to wait to complete Australia series win July 23, 2013 SWING bowler James Anderson insists England are in no hurry to turn the screw on Australia as they enjoy a week off ahead of the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford. England need to win just one of the three remaining Tests to retain the Ashes. However, having been able to enjoy just three days [...]
Westwood eyes Ryder captaincy July 23, 2013 FORMER world No1 Lee Westwood says captaining Europe at a future Ryder Cup would be an honour, but hopes he still has plenty to offer as a player first. Westwood, who threw away a final round lead to finish third in the Open on Sunday, has played in eight Ryder Cups, helping to defeat America [...]
United and Blues rake in Euro cash July 23, 2013 MANCHESTER United earned more than any other English team in central payments for playing in the Champions League last season, but Chelsea topped them when Europa League revenue was included. United received £30.5m in prize money and broadcast income, while Chelsea made £26.4m from the Champions League plus £9.2m from their triumphant Europa League run [...]
Olympic Stadium to be UKA home July 23, 2013 ATHLETICS: UK Athletics and the E20 Stadium LLP have agreed a 50-year deal to make the Olympic Stadium in Stratford the sport’s new national home. UKA will be given priority to stage annual events from the end of June to the end of July from 2016.
Henry completes QPR switch July 23, 2013 FOOTBALL: Midfielder Karl Henry has agreed a two-year deal to join QPR from Wolves for an undisclosed fee.
Eurozone consumer confidence picks up to hit 23-month high in July July 23, 2013 Eurozone consumer confidence has improved slightly in July, rising from -18.8 to -17.4, a 23-month high. Analysts had forecast an improvement to -18.3, but this beat remains markedly lower than a long-term 1990-2013 average of -13.2. Howard Archer, chief UK & European economist, IHS Global Insight: It is notable that in the European Commission’s full [...]
US manufacturing shows dramatic signs of weakening July 23, 2013 The US Richmond Fed manufacturing index has plunged from 8 to -11 in July, implying that the picture for sector is much darker. Analysts had predicted a slight fall to just 7.
US house price growth accelerates in May July 23, 2013 US house prices have risen by 0.7 per cent in May, according to the FHFA. That's an acceleration from last month's 0.5 per cent rise (revised down from 0.7 per cent), but falls short of the 0.8 per cent growth expected.
Bentley to create over 1,000 jobs July 23, 2013 LUXURY car manufacturer Bentley Motors today revealed its plans to develop a new model, which will create over 1,000 jobs in the UK. The Crewe-headquartered firm is developing an SUV – sports utility vehicle – that will go on sale in 2016. Bentley plans to invest more than £800m over the next three years. “This [...]
Help to Buy not for second homes, says Osborne July 23, 2013 THE EXTENSION of the Help to Buy Scheme will be closed to second home buyers, the chancellor confirmed today. George Osborne met with lenders and housebuilders at Number 11 to discuss the second stage of the scheme, which enables people to buy new homes with just a five per cent deposit. In addition to the [...]
