We struggle to cope with Stoke, admits Wenger December 7, 2014 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits his team struggle to cope with playing at Stoke, following a fifth defeat in their last eight visits to the Britannia Stadium. Wenger believes Saturday’s 3-2 reverse – the Gunners’ fourth in the Premier League already this season – was also further evidence that the Potters try harder against his [...]
Alex Salmond confirms he will stand for seat in UK parliament at general election December 7, 2014 The former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has confirmed plans for a return to Westminster by standing for a seat in UK parliament at next year’s general election. The Scottish politician who stood down as leader of the SNP after being defeated in the independence referendum, announced his candidacy for the constituency of Gordon in [...]
Small Business Saturday 2014: High street stores are not keeping up with the online era, research claims December 6, 2014 As Brits are being urged to get out onto the high street to mark Small Business Saturday new research shows consumers aren't too impressed with the pace of change in the country's small shops. Only six per cent of the public think local shops are sufficiently equipped for an era of online retail and more [...]
Christmas charity: Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow calls on City to support disabled children December 4, 2014 This Christmas, City A.M. is presenting five of our favourite charities to provide our readers with some inspiration for festive charitable giving. Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow is still settling into his new role, but he’s already put in place a strong case for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and the main charities it is [...]
God’s Own ready to continue upward curve at Tingle Creek December 4, 2014 Bill Esdaile previews tomorrow’s racing at Sandown and Aintree THERE may be no Sprinter Sacre or Sire De Grugy in tomorrow’s 888sport Tingle Creek (3.00pm), but Sandown Park is still set to stage a mouth-watering renewal of the Grade One two-mile contest. Alan King saddles favourite Balder Succes who is sure to strip much fitter [...]
Boris Johnson launches £85m fund to lift London’s tech start-ups December 4, 2014 The Mayor of London has launched an investment fund which will make up to £85m available to the capital's most exciting science, technology and digital start-ups. Boris Johnson has pledged an initial £25m towards the London Co-Investment Fund, which will help new businesses looking for a cash injection between £250,000 and £1m. The fund, which hopes [...]
Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert cashes in December 4, 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management executive directors including chief executive Martin Gilbert and deputy chief executive Andrew Laing have cashed in on the company's highest share price in six months by selling off just over three million shares. Gilbert's sale of 1.3m shares at 461p netted him just over £6m, although he still holds £24m of shares. [...]
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne hits banks to help home buyers December 3, 2014 Chancellor plays Robin Hood by grabbing from the wealthy to fund stamp duty sweetener for those lower down property ladder. THE UK ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ● The UK’s economic growth has outperformed the March forecast of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), giving Britain the fastest growth rate in the G7. ● Unemployment has fallen [...]
Abercrombie & Fitch feels the pinch December 3, 2014 STRUGGLING clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch cut its full-year profit forecast yesterday as higher discounts and efforts to refresh its merchandise by dropping its logo-centric approach failed to attract young customers.
Autumn Statement 2014: Reactions to George Osborne’s announcement – from the City economist to the property expert December 3, 2014 THE BUSINESS GROUP Confederation of British Industry director general John Cridland Growing firms will benefit from business rates reform. We welcome continued commitment to deficit reduction. “These major changes on stamp duty and business rates will be a shot in the arm for families and growing firms as they look towards 2015. [...]