Has the London Marathon left you wanting more? These are some of Europe’s most stunning challenges for runners April 27, 2015 Whether you're feeling fresh from yesterday's marathon triumph or you've made a solemn vow never to to look at another running shoe, it's worth thinking about next year's challenge. As thousands discovered to their chagrin this year, places on the biggest runs go quickly – and in many cases, ballots make clinching a place [...]
UK weather set to become much colder with wind arriving from North Pole April 26, 2015 What looked as though it might turn out to be one of the warmest Aprils on record is about to become much chillier, thanks to an icy wind making its way down from the North Pole. Overnight, temperatures in the north of England, Scotland and northern Ireland are expected to drop below freezing, while being [...]
Yanis Varoufakis may not be involved in Eurogroup talks for much longer, as ministers try to speak directly to the Alexis Tsipras April 26, 2015 Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis is being sidelined by Eurozone officials, as they choose to speak directly to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras instead. This weekend, talks were held in the Latvian capital Riga to discuss the struggling nation's bailout situation. But following an unsuccessful meeting on Friday, in which Varoufakis was turned on by many [...]
Life after the London Marathon 2015: How to make a speedy recovery April 26, 2015 It's over – after months of fear, excitement, and an intense training, you managed to run the London Marathon, and now it's time for a well-deserved rest. But if you're the type to put yourself up for a 26-mile race, you may well be trying to plan your next run. This is a [...]
General Election 2015: Tory donors want Boris Johnson to replace David Cameron as party leader April 26, 2015 David Cameron's days as head of the Conservatives may be limited, if party donors have it their way. Two supporters who made substantial contributions in recent years have expressed dissatisfaction at the way he is leading the party, and say they want Boris Johnson to replace him if he loses the General Election on 7 [...]
Low oil prices lead to highest number of first-quarter profit warnings since 2009 April 26, 2015 The low price of oil has caused the number of profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies to go up, according to a report by Ernst & Young (EY). Since June last year, the price of the commodity has dropped by over 40 per cent and currently stands at $65 per barrel. It's an improvement from [...]
European markets rise as optimism over a possible Greece deal strengthens April 24, 2015 Shares went up across European markets today, as signs of a possible deal between Greece and its creditor nations boosted confidence. Eurozone finance ministers are currently meeting in Riga, Latvia, to discuss a bailout for the southern European nation, which is approaching another deadline over its debt crisis. Today German Chancellor Angela Merkel [...]
The future of London: New 3D model allows you to see how the capital will change over time April 24, 2015 The future of London's skyline lies in the hands of its architects, and there are plenty of exciting plans on the horizon. So what will the capital look in two years, five years, or even 20 years? To answer these questions, a huge interactive installation has been opened at the Building Centre near Goodge Street. [...]
Switzerland is voted the happiest country in the world, while the UK falls into 22nd place April 24, 2015 Chocolate, mountains and cheese go a long way when it comes to making us feel jolly, so it should come as little surprise that Switzerland, home to an abundance of all three, is ranked the happiest country in the world by a new poll. The latest edition of the World Happiness Index didn't just put [...]
AstraZeneca share price dips despite rise in profits and unchanged outlook April 24, 2015 AstraZeneca had a successful start to the year, but competition means growth will be slow. The figures The Anglo-Swedish drug maker's operating profit went up by 15 per cent to $933m (£620m) during the first three months of the financial year, with revenue also rising by one per cent to $6bn. This is a [...]
