Tax programme lures high achiever August 18, 2011 PEOPLE always assumed Jasmine Cope, a high achiever who skipped a year at the Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury, would go on to university. But Cope, who turns 17 tomorrow, turned her back on higher education after the tuition fees increase left her “unable to justify” finishing her studies with so much debt, [...]
Lawes faces battle to win back England starting spot September 26, 2011 ENGLAND lock Courtney Lawes concedes he faces an uphill struggle to win back his starting place at the World Cup, with the team having gone from strength to strength in his absence. Lawes has missed the last two games, a flawed thrashing of Georgia followed by an impressive demolition of Romania, after being cited for [...]
Wilkinson’s World Cup boost August 25, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has declared Jonny Wilkinson his first choice fly-half after selecting the veteran No10 for tomorrow’s final World Cup warm-up against Ireland. Johnson has opted for Wilkinson over Toby Flood, who disappointed in the defeat to Wales last time out, in a move that puts the 2003 World Cup winner in pole [...]
Wilkinson’s World Cup boost August 25, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has declared Jonny Wilkinson his first choice fly-half after selecting the veteran No10 for tomorrow’s final World Cup warm-up against Ireland. Johnson has opted for Wilkinson over Toby Flood, who disappointed in the defeat to Wales last time out, in a move that puts the 2003 World Cup winner in pole [...]
Moody blues won’t lessen Stevens World Cup hunger September 5, 2011 ENGLAND front-row Matt Stevens cannot wait to put his scrummaging powers to what he considers to be the ultimate test, a World Cup clash against Argentina – with or without captain Lewis Moody. Flanker Moody will not be ready to return from a knee injury when Martin Johnson’s men begin their tournament against the Pumas [...]
Greenwood: England must utilise Foden and Ashton September 12, 2011 FORMER England centre Will Greenwood has urged Martin Johnson’s side to throw off the shackles and return to the expansive style of rugby that saw them brush Australia aside last autumn if they are to make a major impact at the World Cup. The error-strewn performance against Argentina on Saturday could not have been further [...]
Entertainment One soars on bid interest September 14, 2011 SHARES in Entertainment One leapt by up to 25 per cent yesterday after the Peppa Pig owner confirmed it was mulling a sale, adding almost £75m to the company’s market capitalisation. Entertainment One said yesterday it was “considering its strategic options… in response to interest it has received from various parties”. Though a spokesperson for [...]
You can still be a millionaire despite volatility September 18, 2011 THIS column starts with market volatility and ends up with me accompanying you on a free holiday. Bear with me. Markets around the world have been incredibly volatile recently. Risk seems to come on and off on a whim, with markets reacting wildly to rumours of financial salvation and Armageddon. Sovereign debt has dominated the [...]
Williams saves Wales September 18, 2011 WALES (17) vs SAMOA (10) Gatland’s men on course for Ireland clash after dodging World Cup upset WALES captain Sam Warburton dedicated victory to the families of the four miners killed in last week’s accident in Pontardawe after his side took a major step towards the World Cup quarter-finals. An upset loomed after Samoa went [...]
Williams saves Wales September 18, 2011 WALES (17) vs SAMOA (10) Gatland’s men on course for Ireland clash after dodging World Cup upset WALES captain Sam Warburton dedicated victory to the families of the four miners killed in last week’s accident in Pontardawe after his side took a major step towards the World Cup quarter-finals. An upset loomed after Samoa went [...]