Race hots up to host 2020 Games January 7, 2013 TOKYO, Istanbul and Madrid submitted their bids to host the 2020 Olympics to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday. The three cities will host an IOC delegation led by British vice- president Craig Reedie for four days before the winning bid is revealed in September. All three are due to publish details of their submissions [...]
Broadgate Circle to get makeover May 8, 2012 The owners of the Broadgate estate in the City have lodged plans to overhaul its main shopping area, in a move that could revive last year’s battle to preserve the area’s post-war architecture. The developer British Land and private equity firm Blackstone said yesterday they aim replace some of the existing office space around Broadgate [...]
UK car exports hit record high January 17, 2013 THE UK exported more cars than ever before in 2012, figures revealed yesterday, providing a much-needed boost for the country’s manufacturing sector. British factories made 1.46m cars last year, a rise of nine per cent and the highest number since 2007 – and experts predict further growth in the years ahead, Of these, 1.21m were sold [...]
LONDON REPORT July 8, 2012 ALL eyes will be focused on the Treasury Select Committee hearing today, as deputy Bank of England governor Paul Tucker presents his side of the story in the Barclays/ Libor scandal. His appearance will be followed tomorrow by one from Marcus Agius, the former Barclays chairman. Today sees trading updates from housebuilder Bovis – expected [...]
High Jinx can land Doncaster Cup glory on wet Town Moor September 12, 2013 THE WEATHER up at Doncaster has completely changed the complexion of the Ladbrokes St Leger meeting and, as we’ve seen over the last couple of days, it generally pays to stick with horses proven on a slower surface. We were hit with a raft of non-runners yesterday but today’s feature, the Group Two Doncaster Cup [...]
Land Securities to pay £95m for Manchester Printworks complex November 4, 2012 LAND SECURITIES is to acquire Manchester’s largest leisure complex the Printworks in a £95m deal. The FTSE-listed firm is today expected to announce it has struck a deal with owner Resolution Property, to buy the site, which includes an Imax cinema, a Virgin Active fitness club and night clubs Tiger Tiger and Entourage. Land Securities [...]
Land Securities to pay £95m for Manchester Printworks complex November 4, 2012 LAND SECURITIES is to acquire Manchester’s largest leisure complex the Printworks in a £95m deal. The FTSE-listed firm is today expected to announce it has struck a deal with owner Resolution Property, to buy the site, which includes an Imax cinema, a Virgin Active fitness club and night clubs Tiger Tiger and Entourage. Land Securities [...]
What the other papers say this morning November 25, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES Microsoft in talks over Europe stores Microsoft is exploring the possibility of extending its showcase stores strategy to Europe as it bolsters the number of devices and appliances on its software platforms. Jenkins urged to axe Barclays unit Some of Barclays’ biggest investors have urged Antony Jenkins, the bank’s new chief executive, to [...]
TV makers battle for survival in Las Vegas January 7, 2013 THE WORLD’S biggest TV manufacturers yesterday staked their claims for dominance of the next generation of sets, unveiling a host of super-detailed and internet-connected sets they hope will revitalise a struggling market. Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba and LG all used yesterday’s curtain-raiser to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to debut bigger and brighter [...]
HMV boss vows brand has high street future January 15, 2013 THE BOSS OF HMV said yesterday he was “convinced” the crisis-hit music chain still has a future on the high street, as a number of firms emerged as potential bidders for the company. Deloitte was officially appointed as administrator to HMV yesterday morning, putting 4,123 jobs at its headquarters and 223 stores at risk. But [...]