Quins to feel Wasps’ sting at London Double Header August 30, 2012 The Aviva Premiership kicks off tomorrow with a fantastic double header at Twickenham featuring the four leading sides from the capital. Wasps take on Harlequins while Saracens are up against London Irish in what promises to be an informative day in regards to each club’s title aspirations. First up is Wasps versus Harlequins (2pm) and, [...]
What the other papers say this morning August 27, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES Ryanair seeks rivals’ help in bid Ryanair is seeking regulatory approval for its proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by asking at least six airlines to operate alternative services on some of the Irish flag carrier’s routes. Ryanair has approached competitors, asking them to consider providing competition on routes to and from Dublin. Aviva [...]
Aviva to cut 800 jobs at its UK businesses August 23, 2012 INSURANCE giant Aviva last night confirmed plans to cut 800 jobs in the UK this year as part of a shake-up aimed at reducing the number of middle-managers in the company. Aviva currently employs 18,500 staff in Britain and a spokesman confirmed to City A.M. that “up to 800 roles” are at risk. “In practice [...]
City Moves | Who’s switching Jobs August 23, 2012 Montagu Evans The property consultancy firm has appointed Jonathan Manley as a partner in its professional services team. He has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, and was previously a partner at King Sturge, and a director at Jones Lang La Salle. In his new role, Manley will focus on expanding Montagu Evans’s market [...]
Household incomes slip August 22, 2012 HOUSEHOLD incomes shrunk between May and June, while debt levels grew quickly, according to a report released by Aviva yesterday. Average monthly family incomes slumped seven per cent between May and August this year, from £2,150 to £2,003. The insurance company suggests this is likely to be due to the increased responsibilities acquired by parents [...]
Gemili to compete over 200m August 15, 2012 ATHLETICS: Teenage sprinter Adam Gemili will compete in the 200m at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix later this month. He said: “I am keen to show that I can make that transition from the 100m and compete against the best.”
China trade data weighs on FTSE August 10, 2012 Britain’s top share index dipped this morning, weighed down by weakness in mining stocks and demand concerns following poor trade data from China. The FTSE 100 was down 0.1 per cent following weak trade figures and a nine-month low in crude oil imports which painted a picture of a slowing economy. Meanwhile, disappointing economic data [...]
Aviva aims to sell divisions by end of year August 9, 2012 INSURANCE giant Aviva hopes to sell some of its underperforming units by the end of the year, its executive chairman said yesterday. John McFarlane confirmed that his firm has appointed investment banks to advise on the disposal of 10 units, telling analysts that some of the deals are set for completion in the next six [...]
Mining gains prop up FTSE August 9, 2012 Gains in heavyweight miners kept Britain’s main share index flat this morning, as solid results from Randgold Resources and expectations of fresh stimulus measures from China propped up the equity markets. The FTSE 100 was down 0.08 per cent, as Randgold rose 3.1 per cent after reporting a 10 per cent rise in second-quarter profit. [...]
Aviva profit down on restructuring costs August 9, 2012 Aviva, Britain’s second-largest insurer, reported a 10 per cent drop in half-year profit, blaming higher costs as it pushes through reorganisation aimed at improving its financial performance. Aviva made an operating profit of £935m in the first six months of 2012, down from £1.035bn a year earlier, it said today. Analysts had expected a profit [...]