London drives prime results at Land Securities May 18, 2011 COMMERCIAL property firm Land Securities yesterday posted a better than expected set of results, which chief executive Francis Salway credited to an improving London market and smart forward-planning. The results, described as “blow-out” by one property analyst, saw Land Securitie’s pre-tax profit for the year to the end of March rise 14.8 per cent to [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING November 3, 2011 FINANCIAL TIMES NEWS CORP LOSES HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES Beryl Cook is stepping down as head of human resources at News Corp, robbing James Murdoch of an ally in head office and becoming the latest figure to leave his father’s top team without being replaced in the office of the chairman. Ms Cook has worked [...]
Architects oppose listing of Broadgate June 6, 2011 A POLL of architects suggests that most in the industry are against protecting buildings on the Broadgate estate from redevelopment. An online survey by the Architects’ Journal yesterday showed that 68 per cent think that Broadgate Square near Liverpool Street should not be the second-ever postwar City building to be given listed status, as recommended [...]
FTSE up but investors jittery over Greek crisis June 27, 2011 The FTSE 100 was up this morning but investors remained wary ahead of yet another chapter in the Greek financial crisis. Greek MPs are due to debate a fresh package of austerity measures later. The euro slipped as confidence in the eurozone continued to be sapped by Greece’s debt pile. Meanwhile France’s Christine Lagarde was [...]
Markets flee risk over eurozone debt contagion July 12, 2011 Fresh fears that the eurozone sovereign debt crisis could spread to states such as Italy and Spain sent shockwaves through stock markets today. The FTSE 100 fell rapidly this morning on fears that the debt contagion could engulf Italy, which is heavily indebted with a sluggish economy. It and other European markets recovered a little [...]
Markets flee risk over eurozone debt contagion July 12, 2011 Fresh fears that the eurozone sovereign debt crisis could spread to states such as Italy and Spain sent shockwaves through stock markets today. The FTSE 100 fell rapidly this morning on fears that the debt contagion could engulf Italy, which is heavily indebted with a sluggish economy. It and other European markets recovered a little [...]
FTSE buoyed by commodity price rebound May 18, 2011 The FTSE came within a nudge of 6,000 today as strong gains by commodity prices strengthened mining stocks, while property companies topped the gainers. The FTSE 100 closed at 5,923.49, above the 5,860 support level, as risk appetite returned to the market, helped by positive economic data showing UK unemployment fell for a second consecutive [...]
FTSE hits a five-week high on hope of a euro debt plan December 5, 2011 BRITAIN’S FTSE 100 hit a five-week closing high yesterday with optimism rising that politicians can finally agree a deal to solve its debt crisis in a crunch week for the Eurozone. European Union leaders, urged on anxiously by the United States, are seeking agreement on a convincing rescue plan that has eluded them for two [...]
Olympic torch: London route is revealed November 6, 2011 LONDON 2012 organisers today reveal the route for next summer’s Olympic torch relay, which will culminate in a comprehensive seven-day tour of the capital’s 32 boroughs and the City. The flame will be transported on horseback, bicycle, tram and steam-train during a 70-day route through every corner of the British Isles, from the Shetlands to [...]
Olympic torch: London route is revealed November 6, 2011 LONDON 2012 organisers today reveal the route for next summer’s Olympic torch relay, which will culminate in a comprehensive seven-day tour of the capital’s 32 boroughs and the City. The flame will be transported on horseback, bicycle, tram and steam-train during a 70-day route through every corner of the British Isles, from the Shetlands to [...]