Rate hikes ahoy or time to batten down the hatches? What eight analysts think of today’s UK GDP figures July 28, 2015 It's official: UK GDP grew 0.7 per cent during the second quarter, meaning the UK has now had 10 consecutive quarters of growth. But is it all good news? And what does it mean for the future of interest rates, which Bank of England governor Mark Carney has strongly hinted will begin to rise "around [...]
Ian Bell: Only big runs will save me from Ashes axe July 27, 2015 Under-pressure England batsman Ian Bell accepts that big runs are the only commodity that will end speculation over his international future as his side prepare for the third Investec Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, which starts tomorrow. Read more: Chris Tremlett – A big score from Ian Bell is just round the corner [...]
Finding the right partner for your growth July 26, 2015 ESTHER Marlow, finance director of Carmel Clothing, and Gary Edwards, Growth & Acquisition Finance at Investec, discuss why a fast-growth business needs the right funding partner to support its expansion. How did Carmel and Investec come to work together? EM: Carmel Clothing is a UK-based manufacturer that supplies clothes to supermarkets and high street retailers. [...]
Rogers remains a doubt despite training return July 26, 2015 AUSTRALIA opener Chris Rogers remains a doubt for the third Investec Ashes Test despite stepping up his recovery with an indoor net session yesterday. The 37-year-old was forced to retire from Australia’s second innings at Lord’s after suffering on-field dizziness. The episode has since been diagnosed as a delayed reaction to being struck on the [...]
These are the best British employers for work-life balance: Euromonitor International, Bank of England and MediaMath July 24, 2015 We all know that the 24/7 business cycle, a globalised working environment and technology such as smart phones pushes our workload outside of typical 9-5 hours. But if you're fed up of the blurred line between work and play, then Glassdoor has put together a list of Britain's best employers for work-life balance. A recent [...]
Marsh lifts Ashes selection hopes with timely ton July 23, 2015 CENTURION Shaun Marsh sailed through his audition to replace Chris Rogers at the top of Australia’s batting line-up amid lingering fears that the veteran opener could miss next week’s third Investec Ashes Test. Rogers is a doubt for the Edgbaston clash after struggling to recover from dizziness suffered while batting in Australia’s second innings at [...]
Eagle to come out on top in the battle for second place July 23, 2015 GOLDEN Horn bids to become only the fourth horse to win tomorrow’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.50pm) at Ascot, having already won the Investec Derby and Coral Eclipse in the same season. John Gosden’s unbeaten son of Cape Cross is a best-priced 1/2 with Betway to join the likes of Nashwan (1989), [...]
Ashes 2015: Nobody is safe from chop, says Adam Lyth July 22, 2015 Under-pressure opener Adam Lyth believes the axing of Yorkshire team-mate Gary Ballance from England’s squad for the third Investec Test against Australia next week is proof that nobody’s position in the team is safe. Read more: Bairstow into firing line as Ballance axed Selectors responded to England’s 405-run drubbing by Australia in the second Test at [...]
Chris Tremlett on Ashes 2015: A big score from Ian Bell is just round the corner July 22, 2015 Before the Ashes started I wrote that batsman Gary Ballance looked all at sea. I felt the Australian bowlers would work out his technique and find ways to get him out. It was the right decision for the selectors to drop him ahead of next week’s third Test. Equally, Ballance’s Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow [...]
Bairstow into firing line as Ballance axed July 21, 2015 RECALLED batsman Jonny Bairstow has been warned to expect a marked surge in the quality of opposition after replacing the axed Gary Ballance in England’s squad for next week’s third Investec Ashes Test against Australia. Selectors responded to a harrowing 405-run demise to Australia at Lord’s on Sunday, which levelled the series at 1-1, by [...]