BBC search for successor is on after boss quits November 12, 2012 THE SEARCH for a new head at the BBC started yesterday after George Entwistle’s dramatic Saturday night resignation left the broadcaster’s radio boss Tim Davie at the head of the organisation. Although he had not known about the Newsnight report that falsely implicated a former leading Tory as being involved in a child abuse scandal, [...]
Accountant’s poll shows UK economy well below trend November 11, 2012 THE UK’s economic output is still growing much slower than its trend rate, a poll of polls from financial services firm BDO showed today. BDO’s output index rose from 91.2 in September to 92.1 in October, but this remained below the trend level of 100. The situation for optimism was similar, with a rise of [...]
Inflation on the way up again as energy bills and tuition fees strike November 11, 2012 INFLATION will be back in the spotlight tomorrow when official figures are released, followed by the Bank of England’s quarterly Inflation Report on Wednesday. While the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.2 per cent in September, it is expected to increase again due to rising tuition and energy bills. “We expect the CPI to [...]
Olympic Games give boost to JD Wetherspoon after wet summer November 8, 2012 PUB chain giant JD Wetherspoon yesterday said a boost from the Olympic and Paralympic Games had led sales to rise by 11.1 per cent in the 13 week period to 28 October. The results suggested an upturn in the wider pub trade in late summer and early autumn, after wet weather in the previous quarter [...]
Olympic Games give boost to JD Wetherspoon after wet summer November 8, 2012 PUB chain giant JD Wetherspoon yesterday said a boost from the Olympic and Paralympic Games had led sales to rise by 11.1 per cent in the 13 week period to 28 October. The results suggested an upturn in the wider pub trade in late summer and early autumn, after wet weather in the previous quarter [...]
Rodgers reliant on Suarez to make a point at the Bridge November 8, 2012 CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL Sunday 4.00pm A QUARTER of the way through the season and it’s clear to see that reviving Liverpool is not going to be an easy task for Brendan Rodgers. The Reds’ opening five games yielded just two points and there is still a long way to go, although their fortunes have improved [...]
Rathbone raises £25m to power more takeovers November 7, 2012 RATHBONE Brothers, one of the oldest wealth managers in the City, yesterday snapped up boutique equity manager Taylor Young Investment Management (TYIM) and raised £24.7m from investors to give it additional firepower for more acquisitions. FTSE 250 listed Rathbones, which traces its trading roots back to 1742, will pay up to £15m for the Cannon [...]
Rathbone raises £25m to power more takeovers November 7, 2012 RATHBONE Brothers, one of the oldest wealth managers in the City, yesterday snapped up boutique equity manager Taylor Young Investment Management (TYIM) and raised £24.7m from investors to give it additional firepower for more acquisitions. FTSE 250 listed Rathbones, which traces its trading roots back to 1742, will pay up to £15m for the Cannon [...]
Primark’s Union Jack sales boost profits at Associated British Food November 6, 2012 ASSOCIATED British Food’s chief executive has said customers snapping up Primark’s Union Jack themed merchandise during the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee helped spur a 17 per cent rise in group full-year profit. George Weston said the discount fashion chain sold more than 7.5m items stamped with the flag as Brits and overseas visitors bought [...]
Primark’s Union Jack sales boost profits at Associated British Food November 6, 2012 ASSOCIATED British Food’s chief executive has said customers snapping up Primark’s Union Jack themed merchandise during the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee helped spur a 17 per cent rise in group full-year profit. George Weston said the discount fashion chain sold more than 7.5m items stamped with the flag as Brits and overseas visitors bought [...]