News archive from 3 January 2014
Stormy Weather: 20 Severe Flood Warnings
Hundreds of flood alerts have been issued for today covering almost the whole of the UK - with the South West expected to bear the brunt of the storms. Twenty severe flood warnings, which indicate a risk to life, are in place as heavy rain and winds...
House of Fraser enjoys its best ever trading period with a 4.3% rise in sales beating embattled rival...
House of Fraser is the latest department store group to herald a stellar festive trading period, putting clear water between the chain and rival Debenhams. House of Fraser's embattled competitor has parted company with finance director Simon Herrick...
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Girl power on the 'female FTSE 350' led companies run by women to excel in 2013
Had you wanted to make a mint on the stock market in 2013, you would have done well to pick companies led by a woman. An imaginary "Female FTSE 350' portfolio, comprised of shares in companies run by women chief executives, would have risen an...
British manufacturers are the strongest in Europe as the economic recovery gathers pace
British manufacturers were the strongest in Europe at the end of last year as the economic recovery gathered pace. The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index of activity in the sector eased from a 33-month high of 58.1 in November to 57.3 in...
Italian carmaker Fiat strikes a £2.65bn deal to buy 41.5% of American giant Chrysler as it eyes expansion...
A new chapter was opened in the 110-year history of Chrysler yesterday after a long-running battle for the soul of one of the world's most famous car brands. Italian carmaker Fiat, which also own Ferrari, has struck a deal to buy the 41.5 per cent of...
MARKET REPORT: Soggy start to the New Year prompts sun seekers to book flights on budget airlines in record...
It's time for a New Year's resolution and many punters will be busting a gut to go on holiday to get away from the torrential rain and flood warnings that have become commonplace in the UK. The Thames Barrier in London even had to be closed yesterday...
Media tycoon Richard Desmond mulls over £1bn sale of Channel 5 after he bought it for just £103.5m in 2010
Media tycoon Richard Desmond will hold out for close to £1billion if he decides to sell Channel 5. Desmond, whose empire includes the TV channel, the Daily Express and OK! Magazine, bought C5 for just £103.5million from Germany's RTL in 2010. But less...
Shell boss Peter Voser set to earn £16m as he steps down from oil giant to enjoy 'change in lifestyle'
Departing Shell boss Peter Voser stands to earn around £16million from his last 15 months running the oil giant and a series of bonus schemes due to pay out after he leaves. Voser, who retires at the end of March, will not receive any compensation for...
JEFF POWELL ON FRIDAY: 'Safe standing' is a highly dangerous con trick. I hope it hits a wall far less...
The campaign to bring back spectator standing to the football grounds of England is accelerating. Its advocates just keep pushing, pushing, pushing and pushing their agenda. Hopefully, they will come up against a wall which is far less crumbling than...
Hammer horrors: Heitinga's snub is sign of decline at relegation-threatened West Ham
When a player desperate for first-team football ahead of this summer's World Cup turns down the chance to join your club and guaranteed action, you know the situation is critical. Johnny Heitinga on Thursday opted to stay in Everton's reserves rather...
Cycling president Cookson to expose 'dynamite' evidence on doping
0 View comments The independent three-man commission that will investigate cycling's drug-ridden past will be given full access to computer files seized by corporate investigators. Brian Cookson ordered Kroll operatives to enter the UCI headquarters...
Third of GPs back charges for A&E patients to tackle crisis
Charging people up to £10 would significantly reduce the number turning up at A&E. Patients would receive refunds if their condition was shown to need attention. Photograph: Robert Stainforth/Alamy One in three GPs want patients to be charged each...
Referees must not sink to the level of the players... and if Clattenburg is guilty he must be punished
0 View comments Referees should not swear at players - period. However much stress you are put under, whatever is said and however awful the abuse, you know it is not acceptable to swear at or abuse anyone when you are on duty. That is not to...
Obesity soars to 'alarming' levels in developing countries
There are some 900 million obese people in developing countries, data shows. Photograph: Jose Luis Pelaez/Getty/Blend Images The extent of the world's obesity epidemic has been thrown into stark relief as a report from the Overseas Development...
House prices rose by 8.4% in 2013, says the Nationwide
UK house prices rose by 8.4% in 2013 as the economy started to gain momentum, according to the Nationwide Building Society. The annual rise meant the average home was now valued at £175,826, it said. The change was driven by annual house price growth...
Realtime News
- 02:24 Police confirm death of man following three-car Angus road crash
- 02:19 Can the Brexit Party succeed?
- 02:18 Tay Cities Business Week
- 02:18 Dundee firm at forefront of robotics revolution
- 02:18 Fergus Ewing demands compensation for Scottish farmers and crofters...
- 02:18 Kirkcaldy pay TV specialist announces landmark BT deal
- 02:18 Major Angus windfarm to boost local companies
- 02:18 Potato chiefs working to keep buyers on side post-Brexit
- 02:18 Blackberry breeding scheme is already bearing great fruit
- 02:10 Sick refugees on Manus and Nauru to be sent to Christmas Island not...
- 02:10 16 US states sue over Trump border wall emergency declaration
- 02:07 Arsene Wenger appears to disagree with Maurizio Sarri over how best...
- 01:54 Labour warned more MPs 'thinking long and hard' about futures
- 01:50 No points punishment as Leeds United are hit with fine by EFL for...
- 01:45 Sheela-na-gigs: The naked women adorning Britain's churches
- 01:45 Stephen Lawrence: How has his murder changed policing?
- 01:45 Birmingham bin row: Workers start latest strike action
- 01:29 Top Gear season 26 episode 1 review: is the show finally back on...
- 01:28 Australia's drought leading to 'suffering' of children, UN warns
- 01:23 Police search for missing UK and French tourists at beach near Port...
- 01:14 US states sue Trump over border wall
- 01:06 The Yorkshire Post says: Labour split comes at fractious time for...
- 01:06 The Yorkshire Post says: Attitudes to clothing must shift from...
- 00:59 Green anger at SNP for bowing to ‘right-wing voices’ over income tax
- 00:58 Justin Trudeau's top adviser resigns as 'political meddling'...
- 00:53 The long and contentious story of the £1bn Aberdeen bypass
- 00:53 Puppy and kitten pet shop sales could be banned in Wales
- 00:53 Glasgow's alcohol court to deal with domestic abuse
- 00:53 Premature baby born in Vietnam arrives home in Wales
- 00:45 Viewpoint: Should Britain apologise for Amritsar massacre?
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