Doubles revival keeps Jamie Murray quit thoughts at bay October 30, 2013 BRITAIN’S Jamie Murray is ready to step out of the shadow of his elder brother having finally rediscovered a winning doubles formula after 43 different partners in six years. Teaming up with Australian John Peers has seen the 27-year-old enjoy his best season since 2007, when he won Wimbledon mixed doubles alongside Jelena Jankovic. Murray [...]
Merlin set to close books early after strong demand November 4, 2013 MERLIN Entertainment is planning to close the books on its £3bn stock market flotation ahead of schedule thanks to the strength of demand from institutional investors. The operator of Legoland, Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds is now expected to close the book on its initial public offering (IPO) later this week, instead of 11 November [...]
11 things to know about Val d’Isere January 12, 2014 It’s the ski destination to the great and good. Slopes veteran Cally Squires gives the lowdown on how to get the most out of this stunning downhill paradise 1. Ski with the crème de la crèmeThe resort hosted the Alpine Skiing World Cup last year, which saw golfer Tiger Woods turn out to support girlfriend [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 27 November 2013 November 26, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES RBS faces possible criminal probe The Serious Fraud Office is considering a criminal investigation into allegations Royal Bank of Scotland defrauded companies by forcing them out of business, amid growing pressure on the bank over its treatment of SMEs. The SFO has conducted interviews with former executives of UK firms affected by RBS’s [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 18 December 2013 December 17, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES French seek EU defence fund Plunged into its second African military mission in under a year, France is showing increasing frustration at what it sees as a lack of spine among European partners on defence issues. In an effort to put its allies on the spot, President François Hollande is poised to demand, [...]
A Marvel-ous second outing October 31, 2013 FILM THOR: THE DARK WORLD Cert 12a | Four stars ONCE every five thousand years the nine realms align, and the dark elves use the opportunity to plunge the universe into darkness. To do this, they need the Aether, an ancient force of evil which – for inexplicable plot reasons – has possessed the body [...]
Head to the glittering lights of Glasgow for culture and cuisine January 5, 2014 Helen Ochyra gets acquainted with the food, and cattle, of the city set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014 IF YOU had asked me last month which UK city has the best shopping district (apart from London), I’d have gone for Brighton, with its bohemian boutiques, or Newcastle for its vast Metro Centre. I’d [...]
Gold-plated rules stop Londoners getting the homes they most want October 16, 2013 HOUSE prices in London are soaring, with the Office for National Statistics identifying a 8.7 per cent rise in the past year alone. But on top of this, Londoners are not getting the homes they most want – terraced houses and flats. According to research we’ve just published, London’s gold-plating of national housing standards is [...]
Gold-plated rules stop Londoners getting the homes they most want October 15, 2013 HOUSE prices in London are soaring, with the Office for National Statistics identifying a 8.7 per cent rise in the past year alone. But on top of this, Londoners are not getting the homes they most want – terraced houses and flats. According to research we’ve just published, London’s gold-plating of national housing standards is [...]
A Woolf in Lord Mayor’s clothing September 30, 2013 CITY lawyer Fiona Woolf was yesterday appointed as the next Lord Mayor of London, marking only the second time a woman has been elected to the post in its 800-year history. Woolf, an energy partner at CMS Cameron McKenna and sheriff of the City from 2010-11, will take up her role at a traditional silent ceremony [...]