End This Depression Now! by Paul Krugman – review
Austerity is not the answer, and the Nobel laureate has harsh words for the British government When a Nobel laureate in economics tells us the evidence is stronger than it has ever been that fiscal...
View ArticleFTSE 100 rallies as US jobs figures beat expectations, while Vodafone...
Market rally continues on both sides of the Atlantic as investor optimism continues As the market rally roared on relentlessly, including new peaks on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, *Vodafone* rang...
View ArticleIsaac Liebowitz: 'Stamford Hill has highest child population in Europe' - video
Isaac Liebowitz, secretary of Stamford Hill neighbourhood forum, explains that the area has the highest child population of anywhere in Europe Robert Booth Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago.
View ArticleUS economy gets a fillip while Italy faced another blow to its credit rating
Analysts say good news from the US means a recovery is under way, with growth in jobs for the 29th consecutive month The gap in fortunes between Europe and the United States widened on Friday after the...
View ArticleFrench connections: writers' favourite bits of France
For Joanne Harris it's a still unspoilt island, for Stephen Clarke it's a small seaside town … Francophile writers reveal the corners of France they're always drawn back to Joanne Harris, Noirmoutier...
View ArticleLetters: Assessing the legacy of Hugo Chávez
The title of Martin Kettle's piece (Chávez will continue to inspire – but not in Europe, 7 March) announces muddle – since when did inspiration have geographical borders? – and his key proposition is...
View ArticleCastro keeps triumphant Betis on track for Europe
Castro keeps triumphant Betis on track for Europe Reported by FourFourTwo 1 hour ago.
View ArticleCan Alfa revive its fortunes in Europe, as it mounts its sales attack on the US
Alfa boss Sergio Marchionne sets his sights on rejuvenating Alfa in the US, but he's doubtful about the European market Cars that have you thinking there's no recession are one of the major attractions...
View ArticleCarmakers look to SUVs for profits
Europe's carmakers turn to sports vehicles for profits Reported by BBC News 21 hours ago.
View ArticleBarrio: Adelaide's party central
Behind the scenes at the ramshackle destination where the festivalgoers let their hair down - and handle giant cockroaches On the first Sunday of Adelaide festival two ceremonies took place at the...
View ArticleBath pick strong squad to avoid any repeat of last year's semi-final agony
This is Somerset -- Bath have named a powerful starting side with just three changes to that which beat Gloucester at the Rec last weekend for today's LV= Cup semi-final clash against Harlequins. All...
View ArticleDrink up – alcohol taxes likely to rise
This is Devon -- BECAUSE Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding feast, I will never believe that alcoholic beverages are intrinsically evil, even though I also...
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A thrilling place full of classic winter pastimes
This is Exeter -- For a few hardy souls the concept of winter might be a welcome one, but for most of us it is a season we are glad to see the back of. Unless, that is, we think of an iconic winter...
View ArticleWe love the NHS too much to make it better
We adore our NHS so much that any criticism smacks of disloyalty – even eccentricity. So after the Mid Staffordshire scandal, how do we talk about what really needs to change, asks Roger Taylor Next...
View ArticleChildren are sent to school too young in the UK | Deborah Orr
Special educational needs affect all ability levels. As other European models show, many children may be suited to less prescriptive learning – and a later start It's an eye-catching statistic. Almost...
View ArticleHow the influx of new global elites is changing the face of Europe
New wealth, especially from China and Russia, is having a dramatic impact on European tourism, cities and traditional rural havens The beaches, resorts and assorted tourist attractions of Europe are...
View ArticleOscar is taking his time to find winning tempo at Chelsea | Dominic Fifield
Chelsea are a team in transition and club's young recruits need time to fulfil their potential, the Brazil midfielder says Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior is sitting in the main reception at Chelsea's...
View ArticleWayne Rooney: football's gilded youth falls to earth | Observer profile
At 16, he was hailed as the game's coming saviour. Nine years later, having been dropped for Manchester United's key clash against Real Madrid, is Wayne Rooney finished at the club and will he ever...
View ArticleWhat London's bankers really think about the bonus cap
When asked to speak frankly on condition of anonymity, how do the City's finance workers respond to the EU plan to restrict payouts? Like Fight Club, the first rule of finance is you don't talk about...
View ArticleTIM Group Announces Top Performing Brokerage Firms and Salespeople in Europe
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIM Group today reported results of the TIM Ideas Top Performer Awards 2012 for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, identifying the best institutional equity salespeople...
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