Cameron ready to announce his panel of business advisers today September 30, 2010 TWO MORE business figureheads were named as part of David Cameron’s panel of business advisors, Sky News reported yesterday. Indian businessman Ratan Tata and Sony president and chief executive Sir Howard Stringer are set to join a raft of hand-picked industry heads in the government’s business interest group. Also in the frame are Centrica chief [...]
Chelsea can get back on track at the Bridge September 30, 2010 CHELSEA vs ARSENAL SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS IT isn’t often that Chelsea and Arsenal meet each other having both lost their previous league game but that’s exactly what will happen on Sunday. Chelsea were a little lacklustre at Eastlands against Manchester City last Saturday but, in fairness, Roberto Mancini’s side put in a very [...]
Cameron collects City stalwarts for his business panel September 29, 2010 BOSSES at several of the country’s largest companies are to join David Cameron’s panel of business gurus, it emerged yesterday. A source close to Centrica said its chief executive Sam Laidlaw would take a role on the committee, while Sky News named Andy Street, managing director of John Lewis, 3i Group chief Michael Queen and [...]
Government to meet suppliers to discuss cuts September 29, 2010 FRANCIS Maude, the Cabinet Office minister, will hold discussions on Friday with major defence, IT and other equipment suppliers aimed at shaving billions of pounds from its annual procurement bill. Companies such as Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Slaughter & May and Tata Consultancy Services are expected to be at [...]
Monty’s men ready to reclaim Ryder Cup September 29, 2010 ANTICIPATION for golf’s biennial battle has never been higher on this side of the Atlantic. After a hugely successful year for European golfers, expectation is also sky-high and it’s no surprise that Team Europe are listed as 4/6 favourites on Betdaq. Indeed, Paddy Power have already paid out on a European victory before a ball [...]
The Ryder Cup is special, it’s in the blood September 29, 2010 OUR MAN AT CELTIC MANOR WINNING the Ryder Cup as captain at the Belfry in 2002 was quite simply the best feeling I have ever experienced on a golf course. Nothing comes close. I didn’t think anything could top sinking the winning putt to win it as a player in 1985, but taking the trophy [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING September 28, 2010 FINANCIAL TIMES FOX SAVAGES TREASURY ON DEFENCE CUTS Liam Fox, the defence secretary, has launched a big assault on the Treasury’s attempt to slash his department’s budget, warning that “draconian” cuts to military spending cannot be implemented without “grave consequences” for the Conservative party and the government. In a head-on attack on chancellor George Osborne’s [...]
Redknapp tips Bale for top but faces defensive headache for Twente visit September 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM vs FC TWENTE Sky Sports 2, ko 7.45pm TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp expects Gareth Bale to become the world’s best left-back – but is happy to wait while he terrorises defences himself. Bale, 21, has carried last season’s scintillating form into the current campaign and will be expected to pose much of the Spurs [...]
The housebuilding chief executive who can see clear blue skies ahead September 26, 2010 FOR A MAN who took over a housebuilder in the middle of a devastating financial and property crisis, David Ritchie, the chief executive of Bovis Homes, looks remarkably relaxed. But it is certainly fair to say the pain has eased in recent months for the firm, even though Ritchie remains in the middle of turning [...]
Get ready for goal-fest at Eastlands tomorrow September 23, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA TOMORROW – 12.45PM SKY SPORTS 1 CHELSEA are now a best-priced 4/5 with Paddy Power to claim back-to-back titles after comfortably winning their opening five fixtures. They look the most likely winners to me at this stage, but the season has barely started and they have faced very weak opposition so [...]