WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING June 21, 2011 THE FINANCIAL TIMES JUSTICE SHAMBLES ATTACKED BY LABOUR The coalition’s strategy on criminal justice was said to be “in shambles” yesterday after the government scrapped its cost saving plans to halve prison sentences for offenders who plead guilty. Ken Clarke, justice secretary, came under fire for creating a £130m hole in his departmental budget. MADOFF’S [...]
THE TIPSTER May 16, 2011 THE Nikkei was sold off a little on Monday following some disappointing consumer confidence data. The country is still struggling back to normality following the terrible earthquake, but for contrarian investors, Japanese stocks could look good value. Capital CFDs quotes a price of 9,540-9,550 for the Nikkei 225. Mothercare reports its earnings on Wednesday. Its [...]
LAWYER OF THE YEAR | June 26, 2011 FROM up-and-coming dealmakers to City stalwarts, our shortlisted lawyers represent the vast pool of legal talent that London has to offer both domestic companies and those from further afield. Our diverse list may appear difficult to compare at first glance, but with their combined talents they represent a group of people who’ve made the most [...]
British Airways plans to boost its London City Airport service September 6, 2010 British Airways is planning to boost its investment at London City Airport with the launch of new transatlantic services. The Flag-carrier introduced a 32-seat all-business service from the docklands airport to New York’s JFK just over a year ago. But yesterday chief executive Willie Walsh said: “This route has exceeded our expectations. We are now [...]
British Airways plans to boost its London City Airport service September 6, 2010 British Airways is planning to boost its investment at London City Airport with the launch of new transatlantic services. The Flag-carrier introduced a 32-seat all-business service from the docklands airport to New York’s JFK just over a year ago. But yesterday chief executive Willie Walsh said: “This route has exceeded our expectations. We are now [...]
DEALMAKER OF THE YEAR June 23, 2011 Recessions are when reputations are made, they say, and that has been true in the world of fund managers. While some have battened down the hatches, the ones on our list have seen opportunity in crisis, and pushed ahead with flotations and expansions, or have just taken the chance to expand. All are stars in [...]
INVESTMENT BANK OF THE YEAR | The Shortlist day 3 June 21, 2011 This hasn’t been the easiest of times for investment banks but there are signs that deal activity, at least, is picking up to more normal levels. We have chosen JP Morgan because, as ever, it has shown itself to be strongly placed in most markets. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is something of a recovery [...]
INVESTMENT BANK OF THE YEAR | The Shortlist day 3 June 21, 2011 This hasn’t been the easiest of times for investment banks but there are signs that deal activity, at least, is picking up to more normal levels. We have chosen JP Morgan because, as ever, it has shown itself to be strongly placed in most markets. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is something of a recovery [...]
Report slams BAA delays March 24, 2011 HEATHROW operator BAA said it plans to invest £50m on revising its snow plans after an independent report into the winter travel chaos yesterday found that a lack of preparation, equipment and communication caused most of the disruption. The report by BAA non-executive David Begg said the firm’s slow response to the snowy weather must [...]
Be amazed by Africa’s stunning wilderness January 8, 2012 WE set off from London hotly anticipating both the serenity of the Mozambican beach and the rugged landscape and heart-pounding thrill of hunting (seeking not shooting) big game in the Tanzanian bush. It’s a trip that perfectly encapsulates the word “safari” – “long journey” in Swahili – for it takes in seven flights, five boat [...]