Dallaglio: Hape shouldn’t be allowed to play for England November 24, 2010 WORLD CUP winner Lawrence Dallaglio believes the law that allows the likes of Kiwi-born duo Shontayne Hape and Dylan Hartley to represent England is deeply flawed and in urgent need of review. Hape, a former New Zealand rugby league international, has starred at centre during England’s impressive autumn campaign, while Hartley appears to have stolen [...]
Tickets unsold as Barmy Army hit in the pocket November 24, 2010 EVEN as the first ball of the Ashes was being bowled last night travel agents admitted tickets were still readily available for the series, after experiencing slow sales. Fluctuations in exchange rates mean this winter’s trip will hit England followers far harder in the pocket than in previous years. Cricket Australia, the game’s governing body [...]
Spurs make history as easy victory earns last 16 place November 24, 2010 TOTTENHAM(3) vs WERDER BREMEN(0) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp urged his side to go on and clinch top spot in Group A after securing a historic place in the knockout stages with a comfortable victory over Werder Bremen. Goals from Younes Kaboul, Luka Modric and Peter Crouch helped Spurs sweep the Germans aside, despite the otherwise [...]
Returning Rooney ends Rangers hopes November 24, 2010 RANGERS(0) vs MANCHESTER UTD(1) STRIKER Wayne Rooney celebrated his return to the Manchester United starting line-up by converting the late penalty which ended Rangers’ hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League. United now need just a point at home to Valencia in a fortnight’s time to ensure top spot in Group C, while [...]
United in plea to watchdog November 24, 2010 THE outgoing boss of United Utilities yesterday backed an investor’s plea to the water industry regulator to keep shareholders sweet as it posted lower profits, but voiced confidence on its outlook. Philip Green, who is leaving in March, supported Invesco Perpetual fund manager Neil Woodford after he said regulation may cause inadequate investor returns. Woodford, [...]
Catalyst demand and price hikes lift Johnson Matthey November 24, 2010 GROWING demand for vehicle catalysts and higher metal prices yesterday helped speciality chemical group Johnson Matthey to boost profits by nearly half, beating forecasts. The platinum refiner and world’s largest supplier of catalytic converters posted underlying pre-tax profit of £164.3m in the six months to 30 September, compared to £114.4m the previous year, against an [...]
Emirates maintenance agreement boosts Rolls after plane accident November 24, 2010 ROLLS-ROYCE got another boost yesterday – a deal worth $1.2bn (£760m) with Middle Eastern airline Emirates to maintain engines on 50 Airbus and Boeing jets. Rolls, which faced an engine fire on a Qantas Airbus A380 superjumbo on 4 November, will service Trent 700 engines on 29 Airbus A330 jets and Trent 800 turbines on [...]
CSC closes in on Trafford Centre mall November 24, 2010 CAPITAL Shopping Centres (CSC) confirmed yesterday it was close to buying the Trafford Centre in Manchester for a total of £1.6bn. The retail property group said it was in advanced talks with current owner Peel Holdings, which has held the shopping centre since it was built in 1998 at a cost of £600m. CSC plans [...]
CSC closes in on Trafford Centre mall November 24, 2010 CAPITAL Shopping Centres (CSC) confirmed yesterday it was close to buying the Trafford Centre in Manchester for a total of £1.6bn. The retail property group said it was in advanced talks with current owner Peel Holdings, which has held the shopping centre since it was built in 1998 at a cost of £600m. CSC plans [...]
Lord Sugar bids Auf Wiedersehen once again November 24, 2010 SQUEALS of excitement this week as the candidates were instructed to pack a bag for a foreign trip. While everyone’s thoughts turned to beaches and suntans, Stuart wondered if they’d be sent to a warzone. While unleashing Stuart Baggs on Afghanistan is an appealing thought, I’m pretty sure the UN would class it as a [...]