Sol Campbell could be the next MP for Kensington as ex-Arsenal and Tottenham defender discusses Tory candidacy March 1, 2015 Sol Campbell, the ex-England footballer, could be the next MP for Kensington succeeding Sir Malcolm Rifkind who resigned after the cash for access scandal. Campbell, a former Arsenal and Spurs defender, has indicated he is potentially being lined up to take the Conservative safe seat of Kensington, speaking to Sky News. The retired footballer replied [...]
The moment Lego’s CEO sings and dances to “Everything is Awesome” Lego Movie song February 27, 2015 Everything is awesome for Lego chief executive Jorgen Vig Knudstorp. Profits are up and the world loves building with lego bricks. Knudstorp is more than a little pleased with that- and he isn't afraid to show it. What was his reaction to a record breaking year of rising revenue, sky-high margins, having a bigger return [...]
French energy firm hammered by sunny skies and sliding oil prices February 26, 2015 FRENCH energy firm GDF Suez blamed warm weather and a decline in oil prices for a fall in profits, leading the company to announce a short-term restructuring plan. The group, which also experienced problems with its Belgian nuclear reactors last year, saw revenues for 2014 fall seven per cent to €74.7bn (£54bn). The firm said [...]
Focus on Hammersmith: The town where prices have grown by half February 26, 2015 When it comes to neighbours, Hammersmith has struck lucky. There can’t be another location in London that’s surrounded by such a cluster of affluent residential neighbourhoods. With Kensington to the east, Chiswick to the west, Fulham to the south and Shepherd’s Bush to the north, it’s a wonder this area is still known primarily as [...]
Sky share price reaches 15-year high of 1,005p on pan-European status February 25, 2015 Despite more cost pressure than ever on European pay TV broadcaster Sky, its shares touched a new high yesterday as investors remained optimistic about the group’s future. Shares rose 3.18 per cent to 1,005p on the London Stock Exchange, even as Sky prepares to swallow a huge £4.2bn bill to hold on to its Premier [...]
Why everything is awesome for Lego, in four charts February 25, 2015 Lego goes against all the stereotypes of a multinational company: partly because it's based in Denmark, and partly because when it comes down to it, it only has one product – little plastic bricks. But today it posted figures showing that, in the words of the blockbuster Lego Movie, everything is awesome. Last year represented [...]
Sky Sports wins US Major League Soccer TV broadcast rights February 24, 2015 Sky Sports will today announce it has added exclusive TV broadcast rights of live US Major League Soccer (MLS) in the UK, from March. The four-year deal to show at least two games a week comes as Sky prepares to swallow its huge £4.2bn bid to hold on to an improved package of Premier League football [...]
The Oscars are over, but popular culture is still a driving force behind inequality February 24, 2015 The Oscars have come and gone for another year. Winning an Academy Award is very often the basis for either making a fortune or turning an existing one into mega riches. Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of over $400m, and stars like Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro are not far behind. Even [...]
Wonga cuts 325 jobs in restructure amid payday lender crackdown February 24, 2015 Troubled payday lender Wonga, which became the face of sky-high interest rates, will cut 325 jobs in a significant restructure amid mounting regulatory pressure on the short-term loans industry. Its bid to save at least £25m over the next two years comes as the competition regulator announced new rules for lenders, after a price cap was [...]
Aldermore IPO: Challenger bank geared up to unveil £75m stock market float today February 23, 2015 Challenger bank Aldermore is set to reveal plans today for a stock market listing worth £75m. The company’s board met yesterday to rubber-stamp the announcement, a source close to Aldermore told Sky News. Backing is already provisionally in place from a number of blue-chip institutions. The initial public offering (IPO) to be announced will seek [...]