Power supplier Aggreko abandons bidding for Rio Olympics

The withdrawal of the world’s largest power supply business, which provided generators for the 2012 London Olympics and regularly supplies major sporting events around the world, deals a blow to the Rio Games. There has been increasing speculation that preparations for the event are running into trouble, with reports of delays and budget over-runs. Aggreko supplies generators to clients around the world Brazil is currently in recession and the government has said it cannot afford to increase Read more [...]

Best of 2015: our classical critics pick their favourite live events

Rian Evans Peter Hill and Benjamin FrithPianists Hill and Frith’s February recital of Messiaen and Stravinsky – serenity and resonance – at Cardiff’s School of Music still stands out. Read the full review Britten-Pears Orchestra/Knussen, Aldeburgh festivalAt Aldeburgh, Oliver Knussen, all precision, conducted the Britten-Pears Orchestra in Gunther Schuller’s Seven Studies on Themes of Paul Klee. Knussen’s birthday tribute to his teacher became a memorial. Read the full review I Puritani: Read more [...]

NZX Market Activity Remains Strong In 2015

New Zealand’s capital markets have continued to demonstrate resilience in 2015, with strong growth in secondary capital raising and further increases in trading activity. The year also included progression of a range of important market development initiatives. After a record 2014, IPO activity decreased in 2015. However, NZX’s Debt Market and Dairy Derivatives Market have both had record years. The listing of 16 Smartshares Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and the launch of NXT, a tailored and innovative Read more [...]

Opinion: Today’s Apple promotions cover executive losses, hint at Apple’s future

Earlier today, Apple announced some of the most wide-ranging changes it has made at the senior executive level since iOS chief Scott Forstall was ousted and replaced in late 2012. Senior VP of Operations Jeff Williams was promoted to COO (Chief Operating Officer), Johnny Srouji was elevated from VP to Senior VP of Hardware Technologies, Senior VP of Marketing Phil Schiller added App Store responsibilities, and Tor Myhren is leaving the Grey Group to be VP of Marketing Communications at Read more [...]

Two women found dead in Chelmsley Wood – how events unfolded after discovery …

Two women have been found dead at a home in Chelmsley Wood this morning. Police were called to the address in Raglan Way this morning around 9.30am by paramedics. Neighbours have named the two who lived at the address as Audrey Dunn, 80, and her daughter Pamela Dunn, 48. West Midlands Police say they are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. Jim Kennedy, 41, who lives two doors away said he dialled 999 after another neighbour spotted one of the women lying on the floor Read more [...]

Five Ways To Avoid Manchester Christmas Markets

LET's be honest, most of us have had our fill of Manchester Christmas Markets by now... but what's the alternative?  Well, here's some to go at...   EAT NORDIC SUPPER IN A GIANT TIPI | Bolton Winter Festival | Fri 18 Sat 19 Dec Perhaps the only chance you'll get to experience fine dining in a fairy-lit tipi tent. This weekend Bolton Winter Festival will welcome MasterChef champion Simon Wood who'll create a special three-course Scandinavian supper for £30 (7pm start). MasterChef winner Simon Read more [...]

MQ Reports Strong Sales Growth and Further Earnings Improvement

BORÅS, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: MQ continued to report a positive sales trend, further increasing its sales during the quarter. The company’s earnings trend also remained positive. MQ’s commercial development work was intensified during the autumn, resulting in both new and refurbished stores, expanded market communication and continued development of the product range. First quarter (September 2015-November 2015) Read more [...]

Colt Defense Announces Court Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colt Defense LLC (“Colt” and the “Company”) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) has confirmed the Company's Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (“the Plan”). The Plan received full support from all of the Company’s stakeholders. Upon completion of the restructuring process, which is expected to occur in the coming weeks, the Plan will Read more [...]