Price could be right for Harrison May 29, 2012 BOXING: British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price could fight world-title challenger Audley Harrison next according to his promoter Frank Maloney. “It’s a fight we’re interested in,” said Maloney. “We’re looking to get in contact with him. There are a number of options we’re looking at and I can say that Audley Harrison is one [...]
Bonfire backed for Epsom Derby May 29, 2012 RACING: Trainer Andrew Balding has backed Bonfire’s temperament ahead of Saturday’s Derby at Epsom, despite concerns about some of his past antics. “There’s going to be a lot going on on Saturday and it will be a challenge for all of us, not just him,” said Balding. “Dan Jocelyn has had a couple of sessions [...]
Pound seeks shelter from troubles May 29, 2012 KATHLEEN BROOKS FOREX.COM Is sterling still the wallflower of FX? It certainly was for most of last year when it was essentially moving hand in hand with euro-dollar was doing. However, the Bank of England (BoE) has been much more important for sterling’s fortunes in recent weeks, and it was moves by the Bank that [...]
THE TIPSTER | Loonie flies on risk May 29, 2012 WIDESPREAD risk aversion during May meant that dollar-Canadian dollar surged higher, as traders bought the US dollar as a means of obtaining a degree of safety against the ructions in the Eurozone. Eurozone concerns had resulted in a wave of buying that lifted the US dollar, and saw the Canadian dollar slump in a similar [...]
Atkins showcases British design talent in support of London 2012 May 29, 2012 COUNTDOWN TO THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES 58 DAYS TO GO Atkins UK’s boss explains why it’s the Games’s engineering design consultant Q What was your brand’s primary reason for being involved with the Games? A It’s a superb platform for the company, our staff, our supply chain and the other companies and customers we [...]
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Jubilee weekend highlight: the ultimate Royal pageant May 29, 2012 Without doubt, the focus of the weekend is the Jubilee Pageant flotilla on Sunday 3 June, running from Putney past Tower Bridge. The procession will be led by the Gloriana, a £1m barge built for the occasion, with 18 oarsman including Olympic athletes Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent. The flotilla is so grand [...]
Kia’s new Cee’d cuts quite a dash May 29, 2012 The first thing you’ll notice with this car is its styling. It’s a product from Kia, a car brand that used only to attract the most rational of buyers: one that excelled at value, rather than glamour. Their cars only appealed to drivers who were focused on budget, rather than image. But its latest Cee’d [...]
CAR TALK May 29, 2012 Is the new Ford Focus ST a tangerine dream? The Ford Focus ST will cost from £21,995 when it goes on sale in June. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine, the new Focus ST develops 247bhp, yet can return 39.2mpg with CO2 emissions of 169g/km. The car has a unique suspension and upgraded steering [...]
Swiss National Bank fights the tide of safe haven inflows May 29, 2012 SINCE the Swiss National Bank (SNB) intervened in the euro-Swiss franc exchange rate in September last year, there have been few thrills to be had taking a position on the pair. But as the cracks in the Eurozone increase in size, the pressure on the pair has ramped up volatility and interest from traders. The [...]
