AT A GLANCE | HOW TO BEAT THE STRIKE – DISRUPTION STARTS THIS EVENING November 1, 2010 TUBE Disruption is likely to most journeys, but London Underground will run as many trains and keep as many stations open as possible. Check www.tfl.gov.uk for the latest situation on your line and at your station before you travel. Volunteers will be on hand at key stations to give alternative travel options and otherwise assist [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING November 22, 2010 FINANCIAL TIMES ROK WAS WARNED ON OUTLOOK Senior executives at Rok, the failed building group, were warned the company’s public statements risked misleading investors by failing to identify the extent or source of its problems. The board of directors was contacted by Ashley Martin, at the time the suspended finance director, after Rok released a [...]
Brit insurance has accepted £888m offer October 26, 2010 BRIT Insurance yesterday accepted a formal offer from private equity firms Apollo Management and CVC Capital Partners, which values Brit at up to £888m. The offer from Apollo and CVC, which have formed a new company called Achilles to make the offer, values the Lloyds of London insurer at £10.75 per share but includes a [...]
Betfair to list on London Stock Exchange September 21, 2010 Betfair, the world’s biggest Internet betting exchange, has confirmed plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in a move it said will help it develop its international operations. Betfair said it will continue to pursue growth internationally, where its market presence is currently lower than in Britain. It highlighted Europe and Australia as key [...]
Betfair to list on London Stock Exchange September 21, 2010 Betfair, the world’s biggest Internet betting exchange, has confirmed plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in a move it said will help it develop its international operations. Betfair said it will continue to pursue growth internationally, where its market presence is currently lower than in Britain. It highlighted Europe and Australia as key [...]
Banks ready to lend for big property buys October 3, 2010 MORE banks were willing to help fund large UK real estate purchases in the last six months than in the previous year, though many commercial property deals are being done without the need for debt, according to research out today. Twelve banks have lent at least £100m each in the period, in typical loan sizes [...]
DO YOU EXPECT CPI INFLATION TO FALL BELOW 3 PER CENT IN AUGUST? September 12, 2010 SIMON HAYES | BARCLAYS CAPITAL “Contrary to the consensus, which expects a fourth consecutive monthly fall in the headline rate, we expect it to rise to 3.2 per cent from 3.1 per cent in July, largely reflecting a second consecutive large monthly rise in food prices.” PHILIP SHAW | INVESTEC “Against expectations, petrol prices appear [...]
DO YOU EXPECT CPI INFLATION TO FALL BELOW 3 PER CENT IN AUGUST? September 12, 2010 SIMON HAYES | BARCLAYS CAPITAL “Contrary to the consensus, which expects a fourth consecutive monthly fall in the headline rate, we expect it to rise to 3.2 per cent from 3.1 per cent in July, largely reflecting a second consecutive large monthly rise in food prices.” PHILIP SHAW | INVESTEC “Against expectations, petrol prices appear [...]
THE TIPSTER September 6, 2010 NOW that the search is on for a replacement for John Bond, chairman of Vodafone, investors might start to see the stock as more attractive. One possible replacement is Roger Carr. His vast experience and enviable CV, including having aided the sale of Cadbury to Kraft, could mark a refreshing shake up for the telecommunications [...]
THE TIPSTER September 6, 2010 NOW that the search is on for a replacement for John Bond, chairman of Vodafone, investors might start to see the stock as more attractive. One possible replacement is Roger Carr. His vast experience and enviable CV, including having aided the sale of Cadbury to Kraft, could mark a refreshing shake up for the telecommunications [...]