‘I gave absolutely everything playing for my country to the point I now struggle to walk’ February 17, 2015 Matt Prior tells Ross McLean of his Test comeback hope and new cycling project HE MAY be a triple Ashes winner and a principal component of England’s surge to the summit of Test cricket in 2011 but deposed wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior accepts the greatest challenge of his sporting career may prove unconquerable. Prior is taking [...]
UK inflation: Last time it was this low, it was measured by the prices of swiss roll, tracksuits and luncheon meat February 17, 2015 The last time inflation was this low, shoppers' baskets were overflowing with Swiss rolls, shell suits and tins of luncheon meat. Yum. Prices rose just 0.3 per cent in January, the latest ONS figures reveal, the lowest since records began, and even slower than the previous low of December. Back in 1989 when those records [...]
Aldermore IPO: Challenger bank plans to cut flotation price February 16, 2015 Aldermore is planning to offer shares for a knock-down price to make sure the bank’s stock market debut goes smoothly this time around, City A.M. understands. The challenger bank tried to float last September, but sudden market turmoil spooked investors and forced the lender to cancel the sale. This time around Aldermore hopes that strong [...]
Three new ways you can improve your networks February 16, 2015 To expand your contacts, you may have to refresh your tactics. There are countless anecdotes that teach the importance of building a strong network. And whether you’re talking about old boys clubs or the ever expanding world of social media, the adage “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” has never been more [...]
Chinese names for British landmarks: Shard could be called “star plucking tower” and 100 other attractions christened with Mandarin monikers February 16, 2015 The Shard could soon be christened with a new name which means “A tower allowing us to pluck stars from the sky”. Zhai Xing Ta, which translates literally as the star plucking tower in Mandarin, is one of the suggestions made by the Chinese public to give London’s tallest building a Chinese name. The home [...]
The US’ new drone rules could completely scupper Amazon’s plans for drone delivery February 16, 2015 Amazon's hopes to deliver packages by drone may be dashed by the new rules (Source: YouTube) After almost four years of delays, the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has finally released its proposals for rules governing the use of "small drones" (anything under 55lbs). It's what US drone enthusiasts have been waiting for: until now, [...]
Could Archie Norman be Tesco’s new chairman? These are the runners and riders for the supermarket’s top job February 14, 2015 Archie Norman is the latest City boss to be touted as Tesco’s successor to Sir Richard Broadbent who left last year in the wake of a profit scandal. The current chairman of ITV and former boss of rival supermarket Asda where he gained the reputation of being the turnaround king, is in “active talks” with [...]
Could Archie Norman be Tesco’s new chairman? These are the runners and riders for the supermarket’s top job February 14, 2015 Archie norman is the latest City boss to be touted as Tesco’s new top boss and a successor to Sir Richard Broadbent who left last year in the wake of a profit scandal. The current chairman of ITV and former boss of rival supermarket Asda where he gained the tag of being the turnaround king, [...]
Red Devils hit by Champions League absence February 12, 2015 MANCHESTER United has found itself deeper in the red as its failure to qualify for the Champions League has seen debts spiral and revenues plunge. The UK’s biggest football club came seventh last season as David Moyes took over the role of manager from Sir Alex Ferguson who had managed the team since 1986, delivering [...]
Briton drops to fourth in Qatar February 12, 2015 BRITAIN’S Ian Stannard slipped to fourth place overall at the Tour of Qatar after Norway’s Alexander Kristoff seized third spot by claiming victory during the fifth stage in Madinat Al Shamal yesterday. Team Sky’s Luke Rowe also dropped a place to seventh overall as Slovakia’s Peter Sagan usurped him courtesy of the six bonus seconds [...]