FTSE 100 falls off record highs to end the week March 17, 2017 The UK's bluechip index fell off a record high in late afternoon trading, but nevertheless ended the week almost 100 points up. The FTSE 100 finished at 7,423.6 points, 0.1 per cent higher. Both risers and fallers were a mixed bag, with insurer Admiral Group leading the way, rising 1.8 per cent to 1,941p, followed by healthcare [...]
Betting: Liverpool can take advantage of shell-shocked Manchester City March 16, 2017 It wasn't meant to be this way for Pep Guardiola. The boss who swept all before him at Barcelona and Bayern Munich was expected to do the same as Manchester City manager – and after winning his first 10 matches in charge, it looked like he was going to. Fast-forward to now, with City 10 [...]
The Founder film review: the story of Ray Kroc, the man behind McDonalds’ fast food empire, is a fascinating watch February 17, 2017 Dir. John Lee Hancock The story of Ray Kroc and the birth of one of the great corporate empires is a fascinating watch. Set in the 50s, a struggling milkshake machine salesman (Michael Keaton) stumbles across a small burger shop named McDonald’s, with two brothers setting out a system to deliver the perfect burger quickly. [...]
Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp questions why Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho feels the need to talk about him February 2, 2017 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has questioned why Jose Mourinho deems it necessary to talk about him after the Manchester United manager implied that the German received preferential treatment from officials. Mourinho said he was treated differently to rival managers in the aftermath of his side’s goalless draw with Hull on Wednesday, claiming he was told [...]
Reiss snaps up retail boss tipped for M&S clothing job February 20, 2017 Reiss has appointed Christos Angelides as its new chief executive. Angelides, who has spent 28 years at rival retailer Next, had been tipped to become Marks and Spencer's clothing and homeware boss. But he said today that he has "long admired the strength of the Reiss brand" and looks forward to working with founder and [...]
Your Facebook profile can’t make your car insurance cheaper, It turns out November 2, 2016 Update: Facebook has blocked plans by Admiral to reduce premiums based on profile data – find out more. Beware what you share – your Facebook status could be giving away more than you think. Insurance firm Admiral is plundering the social network for information that could indicate how safe you are as a driver, resulting in a [...]
Professor Stephen Hawking fears he won’t be welcome in President Donald Trump’s US March 20, 2017 Professor Stephen Hawking has said he doesn't feel welcome in the US now it's under the power of President Donald Trump. In an interview with Good Morning Britain today, he expressed concern about the "definite swing to a right wing, more authoritarian approach" in US politics and the emergence of President Donald Trump. Read more: [...]
Lloyd’s underwriters slam Admiral Insurance’s new advert for grossly misleading costume design February 25, 2016 Old sea dogs at Lloyd's of London were spluttering into their pink gins last night over Admiral Insurance's latest advert, which features a woman dressed as what appears to be an 18th century admiral. Admiral has taken a fresh stance on its long-standing naval mascot, opting for a female to helm the ship in its new ad campaign [...]
Retiring Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt is giving £1,000 to each member of staff as a leaving present March 17, 2016 When a member of staff moves on to pastures new, they usually get a small present bought by the whole office – but admirable Admiral chief exec Henry Engelhardt is turning the tradition on its head when he steps down in May. We like the cut of his jib… As a way to say thank you [...]
FTSE 100 edges up but Admiral share price hit as investors await Budget and interest rate decisions March 14, 2016 The share price of one of the UK's largest insurers was hit in early trading after it emerged over the weekend that the chancellor may drop a tax bombshell on the sector when he delivers his Budget later this week. Admiral Group fell 1.6 per cent to 1,884.5p in early trading, after reports suggested George Osborne will raise the [...]