Simpsons eyes Saints victory September 27, 2012 WASPS must tonight make a fast start if they hope to end Northampton’s 100 per cent start to the Aviva Premiership season, admits scrum-half Joe Simpson. “We don’t take heart from the fact that Northampton have let a few teams back into it late on recently because we don’t want to find ourselves in that [...]
Watson: Poulter’s right, the US vs Europe rivalry will remain September 27, 2012 AMERICA’S Bubba Watson has joined England’s Ian Poulter in insisting, ahead of today’s start, that the Ryder Cup will never lose its edge. Watson is largely thought to be key to the home side’s hopes of defeating Europe and, like Poulter – who said “it means too much to us for it to ever lose [...]
Price will not be stopped by Harrison September 27, 2012 BOXING: British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price insists his previous admiration for Audley Harrison will not change his desire when they fight on 13 October. “It is strictly business now and I am not going to let him stand in my way because I want bigger and better things,” said Price.
Jenas returns to City ground September 27, 2012 FOOTBALL: Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has returned to former club Nottingham Forest on a month-long emergency loan deal and is expected to be available for their next six games.
Pardew signs eight-year deal September 27, 2012 FOOTBALL: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has signed a staggering eight-year contract to keep him at the club until 2020.
QPR and Blackburn agree Hoilett deal September 27, 2012 FOOTBALL: QPR have agreed to pay Blackburn up to £4m in compensation for the signing of winger Junior Hoilett.
Tate & Lyle eyes Splenda profits September 27, 2012 TATE & LYLE’S shares were lifted yesterday after the company saw improved performance at its special food ingredients arm and said half year profit will be similar to last year’s level. The group’s first half ending 30 September is being held back by the cost of re-opening a second plant for its zero-calorie sucralose sweetener [...]
Out of the three point plan came forth sweetness September 27, 2012 THERE’S nothing candy-coated in current European economic conditions, and Tate & Lyle has a trading update to prove it. But the erstwhile sugar giant, now a sweetener and starches supplier, still looks on track for its global plan. Tate & Lyle sold its EU sugar refining business back in July 2010, all part of its [...]
Analyst Views | How did Tate & Lyle fare in the first half? September 27, 2012 MARTIN DEBOO INVESTEC Tate’s second quarter represents something of an amuse-bouche ahead of feasts to come. But with the first half now in the bag, this reads as an upbeat statement to us, subject to the proviso that we are at the bottom end of consensus. ALICIA FORRY CANACCORD GENUITY Difficult market conditions in Europe [...]
Michelin star leak is perfect birthday gift September 27, 2012 RED faces at the Michelin guide yesterday as the publication’s website inadvertently revealed which restaurants have been awarded its famous stars – a week earlier than planned. The list shows that London foodies are spoilt for choice, with eight restaurants receiving their first star this year, including Alyn Williams at the Westbury Hotel, St. John Soho, [...]