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.
Mortgage lending forecast to rise by nine per cent January 21, 2013 Mortgage lending will hit £156bn this year as lenders face fewer funding pressures, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said today. This marks a jump of nine per cent from last year’s £143bn total, and £141bn the year before that, according to figures released today. Bob Pannell, chief economist at the CML, said today that it [...]
HMV gift cards to be honoured January 21, 2013 HMV administrator Deloitte said this afternoon that gift cards can be redeemed in store from tomorrow. The administrator had previously said that gift cards couldn’t be redeemed in the music and DVD retailer, which collapsed into administration last week. Joint administrator Nick Edwards said that after assessing HMV’s financial position, it was able to honour [...]
Admiral leads FTSE 100 up January 21, 2013 As snow engulfed the City in white this morning, the leading share index was marginally up, although trading is expected to be quiet. Defensive shares were up on the FTSE 100 in early deals, as insurer Admiral lead gains, adding 5.3 per cent on the back of an upgrade from Goldman Sachs. Utility firms SSE, [...]
Huawei forecasts 2012 profit jump of 33 per cent January 21, 2013 Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said this morning it expects to report a 33 per cent year on year increase in net profits last year, and forecast stronger revenue growth for this year. Net profit for 2012 is slated to come in at 15.4bn yuan (£1.5bn), a 33 per cent increase from the previous year, boosted [...]
Crest Nicholson to return to stock market January 21, 2013 Housebuilder Crest Nicholson said this morning it would launch an IPO in a bid to return to the stock market five years after it was taken over during the housing crisis. Crest Nicholson, which primarily operates in the South of England, said the offer would comprise new and existing shares. The primary proceeds of the [...]
Pearson warns of tough market conditions January 21, 2013 Education company Pearson said this morning that its businesses would continue to face tough market conditions and structural industry change going into 2013, as it faced weak trading in the key fourth-quarter selling season. Market conditions remained weak in the fourth-quarter selling season for higher education, consumer publishing and corporate advertising, the FTSE 100 firm [...]
