Published: October 24, 2010
Staring a declining career full in the face, Sampras insists: “I just have that feeling in me that I am still the best player in the world.” That must be a lovely feeling, but Pete is unlikely to end up collecting a third Australian title for his trophy shelf.The Wimbledon winner Goran Ivanisevic has [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
On the road, steering wheel in hand, red mist falling, the Finn took no prisoners.”Every red-blooded male believes he can drive a motor car, but it’s not until you sit next to an Ari Vatanen or a Colin McRae that you realise how little you know,” Richards says. “I realised pretty early that I [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
Only Leicester’s fierce defence stopped them getting the try they deserved but Jones with eight penalties out of eight did the necessary and would have given Wales coach Graham Henry a firm reminder of his qualities.Once more, Scott Quinnell was magnificent and he received great support from a pack of forwards who took Leicester [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
It is worth paying, too, for a building survey of the new property.If you want a greater choice of loans, it might be better to remortgage your existing property to free up some capital. “Not only is it easier than arranging a separate loan for a second home, but there are more lenders prepared [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
Having a valid legal case is quite another.” Clearly, nobody thought to offer Mrs Tyne any money. And now she feels it is payback time.According to Ms Bickford, basing a film on real events is always going to be a major legal headache. Producers take inordinate pains to ward off the risk of lawsuits [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
A ban is unconstitutional and the RFU are unimpressed with the actions of both men.On 22 January a code of conduct, in which club owners, coaches and players have an input, is expected to be introduced dealing with, among other things, “professional behaviour” As far as the RFU are concerned, it can’t come soon [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
This beautiful square is the touristic heart of the city, and is close to the helpful Flemish tourist office at 63 Rue du March?ux Herbes, not the one actually on the Grand’ Place.Check inThe tourist office is so helpful that it may be able to offer you an unbeatable deal at the Hotel Astoria [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
It has since swallowed outlets from the likes of Bass, Allied Domecq, Whitbread and Greenalls. Trading has held up well and, with such a glut of pubs on the market, there is little risk of Enterprise overpaying for further profitable expansion.Amersham24 Apr: 485.5p; 31 Dec: 664.5pThe best way to invest in the risky biotechnology [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
The current comparative annual compounded returns on the different types of fund are as follows: UK equities 10.7 per cent per annum, global equities 9.7 per cent, UK fixed-interest 9.6 per cent, with-profits 8.0 per cent, global fixed-interest 7.0 per cent, inflation 2.5 per cent.Given the extra risk of the alternatives, most people I [...]
Published: October 24, 2010
The big clearing banks pay next to nothing on their current accounts, just 0.1 per cent. If your account often carries reasonably large balances it could be worth moving to Cahoot which pays 4.55 per cent on balances as small as £1. Put the money into a savings account or move to an offset [...]