Lancaster backs Robshaw to end debate over his England future October 22, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has backed Chris Robshaw to cast aside constant speculation over his role in international rugby and prove his pedigree after re-naming the Harlequins flanker as skipper for the autumn internationals. Lancaster has included a trio of uncapped players – Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni, Saracens second row George Kruis and Northampton [...]
PM talks tough on EU as Clegg pledges reform October 20, 2014 DAVID Cameron has defended his plan to curb the number of EU migrants coming to the UK, following heavy criticism from outgoing European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso and a strong warning from Cameron’s coalition partner Nick Clegg. Speaking at a Ford factory yesterday, Cameron said he would answer only to the British people, who [...]
Now Shire loses finance chief after deal fails October 20, 2014 SHIRE’S chief financial officer (CFO) James Bowling is leaving the company at the end of the first quarter of 2015 to take up the top finance role at water company Severn Trent, replacing retiring CFO Mike McKeon. Flemming Ornskov, Shire’s chief executive, said: “James has helped build and lead a high-quality finance team at Shire. [...]
Film review: Palo Alto October 20, 2014 ★★★★☆ Cert 15 In Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age film Boyhood, being a teenager looks like a lot of fun. The sense of possibility is palpable, and the world seems like an endless stream of opportunities for the taking. In Palo Alto, being a teenager looks bewildering and the world seems utterly incomprehensible. Adapted from [...]
David Cameron: FTSE 100 must employ teenagers through new apprenticeship schemes October 20, 2014 The Prime Minister will today call on FTSE 100 employers to step up their efforts to employ apprentices as part of a UK-wide scheme backed by Airbus, Ford and a number of others. David Cameron will call on some of the biggest employers in the country to do more to help young people get a [...]
US earnings season enters second week – The week ahead on Wall St October 19, 2014 INVESTORS are hoping for a bit more in the way of calm this week, though recent volatility is not likely to abate entirely, especially with equity options expiring at the end of the week. As earnings season kicks into gear, a slew of companies are expected to report results. Tomorrow Coca-Cola, United Technologies and Verizon [...]
Ford still retains hope of landing star Armitage October 14, 2014 BATH head coach Mike Ford has refused to give up hope of striking a deal to lure reigning European player of the year Steffon Armitage to the Recreation Ground, despite admitting negotiations with Toulon have stalled. Bath are currently in the market for back-row cover with Francois Louw, Matt Garvey, Alafoti Fa’osiliva and Carl Fearns [...]
2014 Nobel Prize in economics: Who’s in the frame to win? October 13, 2014 Later today the Nobel Prize in economics will be announced. Winners of the prestigious award are notoriously hard to predict but a slew of gifted economists have been mentioned as strong contenders. Last year, the prize in economic sciences was awarded to Eugene Fama, Lars Hansen and Robert Shiller for their work in predictions. Or [...]
Front row key to victory, insists Wasps boss Dai October 12, 2014 WASPS boss Dai Young lavished praise on unheralded front row forwards Matt Mullan, Carlo Festuccia and Lorenzo Cittadini after the home side’s scrummaging strength proved the catalyst for victory against an ill-disciplined Bath at Adams Park. Former England fly-half Andy Goode kicked 16 points as a penalty try added to Sailosi Tagicakibau’s touchdown, while a [...]
September car sales rocket on confidence rise October 6, 2014 CAR SALES had their best September since 2004 as rising consumer confidence encouraged spending on big ticket items. There were 425,861 new cars registered last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which is 5.6 per cent higher than last September. This follows a climb of 9.4 per cent year on [...]