Surprise last minute deal on banking union
EUROPE’S banks will fund a new bailout fund more quickly than expected, under a deal struck in the early hours of yesterday morning. The Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) is the latest step of the...
View ArticleCrimea: Russia’s return
A month characterised by military movements and a barrage of political propaganda has changed the borders of Europe Reported by FT.com 8 hours ago.
View ArticleEurope’s banks count Russia sanctions cost
US sanctions against Russian individuals and Bank Rossiya triggers frantic effort by Western bank executives to gauge the impact on their business Reported by FT.com 10 hours ago.
View ArticleUkraine crisis: March 21 as it happened
Europe prepares to unveil expanded sanctions on Russian individuals, as Kiev works to keep hold of Ukraine's eastern regions in face of pressure from Moscow Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 6 hours...
View ArticleEurope should control army says MSP
Sovereignty over defence should be removed from nation states and handed to a European defence force, a Labour MSP says. Reported by BBC News 10 hours ago.
View ArticleKenneth Tynan on John Bird and John Fortune at The Establishment
In this extract originally published in the Observer on 14 January 1962, an early Soho appearance by the duo makes our critic laugh, even if he finds something essential lacking The new revue at The...
View ArticlePremier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Southampton match preview
Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood will have fond memories of playing Southampton, the last time the two sides did battle a spirited Spurs victory led to Sherwood being awarded with a two-year...
View ArticleIf only we could hope that MH370's passengers really were safe in Shangri-La...
James Hilton's 1934 novel Lost Horizon told of a plane that disappeared in the east without trace, but turned out to have landed in a remote paradise – giving us the idea of Shangri-La. The world was...
View ArticleUCL Draw reaction – Can Manchester United beat Bayern Munich?
Going out of Europe is severely painful. Whether you’re a player, coach or supporter it really shakes you. There’s something about bowing out of the world’s biggest club competition that is just so...
View ArticleStone MP Bill Cash pays tribute to Tony Benn in House of Commons
VETERAN Stone MP Bill Cash has paid tribute to the late Tony Benn, speaking of their mutual respect despite their political differences. The Eurosceptic Tory told the House of Commons that while he and...
View ArticleCrimea crisis: David Cameron dares to poke the Russian bear
Backbench pressure, a desire to act with the US and commercial assurances see emboldened British stance over annexation Once seen as a laggard in the western response to the Russian intervention in...
View ArticleTuition fees: teetering on the brink | Editorial
New official forecasts suggest that write-off costs have reached 45% of the £10bn paid out in student loans each year It is generally assumed that when Nick Clegg dies, or if his Liberal Democrats...
View ArticleRussia sanctions: little bark, less bite | Editorial
The EU and US have been talking tough and producing lists of high-profile Russians they have identified for asset freezes The international community does not like it, but Ukraine has lost Crimea to...
View ArticleEurope scrambles to break gas dependence on Russia, offers Ukraine military tie
South Stream pipeline intended to link the EU to Russia through the Black Sea by 2018 is now "dead" Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 8 hours ago.
View ArticleFIGC chief calls on Italian clubs to improve
The president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has called for better performances in Europe from Serie A clubs. Juventus […] Reported by SoccerNews.com 7 hours ago.
View ArticleUkraine crisis: Russia agrees to OCSE monitoring mission
Russia's approval of six-month deployment seen as possible indication of slight de-escalation of tensionsRussia on Friday accepted the deployment of an international monitoring team to Ukraine that...
View ArticleTop 10 gay honeymoon hideaways
As gay marriage becomes legal next weekend, the co-founder of Further Afield selects romantic stays for gay honeymooners, from city hotels to island getaways and a Scottish boathouse • The changing...
View ArticleArsène Wenger to give Arsenal 'full commitment' as new contract nears
• The 64-year-old's contract runs out this summer • 'I want to stay here. There shouldn't be uncertainty' Arsène Wenger has given the strongest indication yet that he will banish the uncertainty over...
View ArticleTottenham's Tim Sherwood takes advice from managers on keeping calm
• 'I've had so many well-wishers, especially English managers' • Manager knows he's in a privileged position starting at Spurs Tim Sherwood has revealed that he has been receiving advice from other...
View ArticleHoneymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani will be extradited to South Africa
The 33-year-old who was refused permission to appeal to Supreme Court was expected to take his fight to Europe Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 4 hours ago.
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