Rentokil catches US pest firm to become world’s third-biggest September 25, 2012 PEST CONTROL firm Rentokil Initial yesterday announced it had snapped up US firm Western Exterminator for up to $115m (£70.9m), in a move that will make it the world’s third-largest company of its kind. The move continues Rentokil’s strategy of expanding into North America, Latin America and the Middle East. “This acquisition significantly increases Rentokil’s [...]
BATS sticks with Chi-X tech move March 26, 2012 BATS GLOBAL Markets is pushing ahead with plans to move its Chi-X platform, Europe’s largest share trading venue, to its own technology after a software bug forced the exchange operator to take the embarrassing step of pulling its own listing last week. The third-largest US stock exchange was due to be the first listing on [...]
Rapid Responses August 16, 2012 Smokers’ choice [Re: As Australia confirms a law banning branded tobacco packaging, should the UK follow suit?, yesterday] Both contributors focus on whether children are swayed by cigarette packets. But this ignores the fact that this policy is essentially the infantilisation of adults. All adults know the dangers of smoking, yet many choose to do [...]
Car Talk September 12, 2012 New Range Rover revealed Land Rover revealed its radically-new, ultra-lightweight new Range Rover at a star-studded event last week. The 2013 Range Rover has a new, more aerodynamic profile and is the world’s first SUV with an all-aluminium monocoque body. It’s a whopping 420kg lighter than its predecessor as a result and is faster and [...]
Enjoy a taste of Argentina at Garufa’s sister restaurant November 5, 2012 RESTAURANT GARUFIN 8b Lamb’s Conduit Passage, WC1R 4RG Tel: 020 7430 9073 FOOD *** SERVICE **** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost for two people with wine £60 I’ve always been convinced that I’d fit in pretty comfortably in Argentina. After all, it is known for its meat, beef especially, and as a self-confessed steak junkie, the idea [...]
Enjoy a taste of Argentina at Garufa’s sister restaurant November 5, 2012 RESTAURANT GARUFIN 8b Lamb’s Conduit Passage, WC1R 4RG Tel: 020 7430 9073 FOOD *** SERVICE **** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost for two people with wine £60 I’ve always been convinced that I’d fit in pretty comfortably in Argentina. After all, it is known for its meat, beef especially, and as a self-confessed steak junkie, the idea [...]
TODAY AT THE GAMES August 9, 2012 Athletics ■ Great Britain’s men aim for a medal in the 4x400m relay final at 21:20. Lisa Dobriskey and Laura Weightman run in the women’s 1,500m final at 20:55, while Julia Bleasdale and Joanne Pavey compete in the women’s 5,000m final at 20:05. In the women’s 4x100m final, Jamaica and USA are likely to be [...]
Olympic chief: London could host Games in next 20 years October 14, 2012 LONDON could host the Olympic Games again within the next 20 years, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday. The capital won widespread praise for its staging of the sporting extravaganza earlier this year, with many observers calling it the best Games of all time. London has already hosted the modern summer [...]
Best of the Brokers September 9, 2012 DIXONS Kate Calvert at Seymour Pierce has upgraded Dixons, owner of the Currys and PC World electronics chains, from “Hold” to “Buy” with a target price of 24p. The move is to reflect strong momentum in its core UK and Scandinavian businesses driven by “market consolidation and a strong innovation pipeline”. She says the firm [...]
Jamieson surprised by silver success August 1, 2012 SCOT Michael Jamieson admits he surprised himself by swimming a new British best time to grab silver in the men’s 200m breaststroke last night at the Aquatics Centre. Only a world record-breaking performance from Hungary’s Daniel Gyurta denied him Britain’s third gold of a thrilling day in which the hosts finally made their mark on [...]