The World Anti-Doping Agency is “very alarmed” after leaked files show extent of suspected doping August 2, 2015 A leak of test data from the International Association of Athletics Federation has led to new allegations of doping, which the World Anti-Doping Agency has said they are “very alarmed” about. The Sunday Times and German broadcasted ARD/WDR have been given access to the results of 12,000 blood tests from 5,000 athletes between 2001 and 2012. [...]
London property sales account for almost half of stamp duty revenue August 2, 2015 Almost half of all stamp duty revenue across England and Wales is collected from property sales in London, according to data showing the impact of last year’s rise in rates for the most expensive homes. Research by estate agent Knight Frank shows London accounted for just 13 per cent of all property transactions for the [...]
Channel Tunnel migrant crisis: David Cameron accused of “playing politics” by Swedish justice and migration minister Morgan Johansson August 2, 2015 Scenes of migrants trying to enter the Channel Tunnel in their thousands are the result of the UK and France not taking “responsibility” for accepting more asylum seekers, the Swedish justice and migration minister has said. Prime Minister David Cameron, Morgan Johansson said, is “playing politics” with the migrant crisis in Calais. Speaking to BBC [...]
Nigel Farage: If the yes vote wins it is a step towards joining the euro July 30, 2015 A "Yes" vote to staying in the European Union could lead to the UK joining the single currency, said Ukip leader Nigel Farage said today. Read more: Ukip leader Nigel Farage gets tough on Brexit Speaking at Westminster about how the "No" campaign can win the referendum, Farage said: There is no doubt if we vote [...]
David Cameron launches pensions fee review as he accuses industry of charging “rip off” exit fees July 30, 2015 The Prime Minister has accused the pensions industry of charging “rip off” exit fees, saying the sector is taking advantage of pension reforms by creating a “new way of charging people”. Exit fees are currently charged when savers try to get hold of their money, which could be capped as part of a further overhaul. [...]
BT shrugs off break-up talks to increase profit before tax by 16 per cent July 30, 2015 The likes of Sky may be after its head, but that hasn't prevented BT from posting a 16 per cent rise in pre-tax profit, despite a modest fall in revenue. BT's share price fell three per cent in mid morning trading following the announcement. The figures The telecoms giant reported a two per cent fall [...]
Rolls-Royce profit before tax tumbles while dividends increase July 30, 2015 After it issued its fourth profit warning in less than 18 months, Rolls-Royce said today that its order book had roared – despite revenue and profits before tax falling. The figures Rolls-Royce said underlying revenue had fallen three per cent to £6.3bn in the first half of the year, compared with £6.5bn last year. The company said [...]
Broadcaster Sky grows audience and revenue after acquiring companies in Germany and Italy July 30, 2015 BT? What BT? Sky's customer demand hit record levels in 2015, despite the company's squabbles with its rival. The figures Sky’s group adjusted revenue increased five per cent to £11.3bn in the year to the end of June, compared to £10.8bn a year before. Profits before tax at the broadcaster increased six per cent to [...]
GSK share price rises as it beats expectations – but profits dip July 29, 2015 GSK's shares leaped 3.7 per cent to 1,377p in early afternoon trading after earnings per share beat expectations – despite it taking a hit on Advair. The figures The British pharmaceutical giant's core operating profit for the second quarter fell four per cent to £1.35bn. Net profit fell 77 per cent to £149m compared to the same period last [...]
Jeremy Corbyn is now bookmakers’ favourite to become next leader of the Labour party July 29, 2015 He may have started the fight as an outsider, but with weeks to got before the vote, Jeremy Corbyn has become the bookmakers' favourite to become the next permanent leader of the Labour party. A surge of bets in the wake of the latest polling has forced bookies to slash odds on the left wing [...]
