David Cameron misses his pal Sir Charles Dunstone’s lavish birthday bash October 13, 2014 PRIME Minister David Cameron was the surprise omission from billionaire phone shop founder Sir Charles Dunstone’s lavish 50th birthday celebrations in Venice over the weekend, fuelling speculation their relationship has soured. Guests included Sir Stuart Rose, Karren Brady and Lord Coe. Many other celebrity business figures were expected at the bash and sources said they [...]
City Moves for 9 June 2015 | Who’s switching jobs June 8, 2015 Deloitte Jonathan Gray has been appointed partner in the business advisory firm’s London-based financial services consultancy practice. A fintech expert, he has over 20 years’ experience working across retail banking, wealth management, credit cards and insurance. Tilney Bestinvest The investment and financial planning group has appointed Stuart Layzell as chief financial officer. He began his [...]
HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver warns George Osborne or Ed Balls tax hikes could drive bank from UK May 5, 2015 HSBC’S chief executive warned yesterday that the Conservative and Labour parties both risk driving the bank out of the country with tax hikes. The giant lender is looking at moving its headquarters out of the UK after more than 20 years in London, as its global business may be harmed by regulation and taxes. George [...]
Lancaster’s side lead way in top player election March 23, 2015 ENGLAND’S ultimately forlorn Six Nations title bid has not prevented Stuart Lancaster’s side snagging the largest representation on a 12-strong shortlist for player of the tournament. The Red Rose finished runners-up for the fourth year in succession after falling agonisingly short of holders Ireland on points difference, despite dispatching France 55-35 on a frantic final [...]
Lakehouse hits £140m on stock market flotation March 18, 2015 BUILDING maintenance and service group Lakehouse priced its shares yesterday as the firm pulled off a successful stock market flotation. The shares priced at 89p each, giving the firm an estimated market capitalisation of £140.2m. Stock in the float amount was £60m, with roughly half of that sum coming from newly issued shares. “We are [...]
Sir Stuart Rose joins HSBC as an advisor September 4, 2013 FORMER Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has taken on an advisory role at banking giant HSBC. The retail veteran has recently accepted a part-time role on the European advisory council in HSBC’s investment banking division. The council has around six members from different sectors that HSBC can draw on for advice, including BAE [...]
Karren Brady among 22 new peers as David Cameron fields accusations of cronyism August 8, 2014 West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady is among 22 new peers announced by the government today. The former Apprentice TV show judge is one of 12 new Tory peers, along with former chief executive of Marks and Spencer Sir Stuart Rose. Three new Labour peers, six from the Liberal Democrats and a Democratic Unionist [...]
Moody: Leave Robshaw out for Scotland match March 6, 2015 Time to audition England captaincy alternatives, says 2003 hero Lewis WORLD Cup winner Lewis Moody has called for England captain Chris Robshaw to be omitted when his side bid to resurrect their Six Nations challenge against Scotland at Twickenham next week. Robshaw has skippered England throughout Stuart Lancaster’s tenure as head coach, although the Harlequins [...]
Ireland set to equal winning record with victory over England February 26, 2015 HARRY MADLEY PREVIEWS THE CRUNCH SIX NATIONS CLASH AND BEN CLEMINSON LOOKS AT SUNDAY’S FOOTBALL SSINCE being installed as England head coach in 2012, Stuart Lancaster hasn’t managed to guide his team to a Six Nations Championship, let alone a Grand Slam. However, overcoming Ireland on Sunday in Dublin would be a significant step to [...]
England urged to build on their heroics in Wales February 10, 2015 ENGLAND forwards coach Graham Rowntree insists the new heights scaled by his side during their momentous victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium will count for little should they fail to be replicated throughout the Six Nations. The Red Rose have named an unchanged matchday squad to face Italy at Twickenham on Saturday after second [...]