News from 25/11/2008
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Giles Smith, Andrew Robson, David Budworth Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Matt Dickinson Chief Sports Correspondent, David Wighton, Alexi Mostrous, David Wade, Paul Heiney, Andrew Billen, David Brown, Frances Gibb Legal Editor, David Aaronovitch, Gary Duncan, David Wighton Business Editor, Siobhan Mulholland, Peter Lansley, John Stittle, Robert Lindsay, David Rose, Alexandra Frean Education Editor, Michael Evans Defence Editor, Hilary Finch, Jonny Wilkinson, David Chater, Ben Hoyle Arts Reporter, Rachel Campbell-Johnston, Andy Hayman, Trevor Grundy, Sam Marlowe, Kaya Burgess, John Bungey, Kevin Eason, Geoff Brown, Joe Joseph, Andrew Norfolk, Sathnam Sanghera, C. E. Mather, Fiona Hamilton London Correspondent, Jane MacArtney, Valerie Elliott, Rachel Sylvester, Francis Elliott, Deborah Haynes, David Shamash, Tom Bawden, Dominic Walsh, Ruth Gledhill, Ken Russell, Peter Stiff, Tim Reid, Richard Ford Home Correspondent, Anne Ashworth Property Editor, Anatole Kaletsky, Andrew Ellson Personal Finance Editor, David Hands, Graham Keeley, Nick Green, Norman Hammond Archaeology Correspondent, Lilly Peel, Derwent May, Commander David Aldrich, Anthony Hollis, Lynn Lewis Chairman, Richard Hobson Deputy Cricket Correspondent, Russell Kempson, Claudia Fromme, Paul Spencer, Suzy Jagger, Gary Duncan Economics Editor, Oliver Kay, Gerard Baker, Sarah Vine, Lesley Close, Patrick Hosking Banking and Finance Editor, Joss Bolton, Jill Sherman Whitehall Editor, Sam Coates, Ann Treneman, Simon Wolfson Chief Executive, Rob Wright, Alex Spence, Raymond Keene, Andrew Haldenby, Christine Buckley, Arion McNicoll, Matt Hughes, Rebecca O'Connor, David Walton, Christine Buckley Industrial Editor, Dr Tanya Byron, Tom Coghlan, Chris Campling, Bronwen Maddox, Patrick Hosking, Lindsey Bareham, Andrew McCulloch Chief Executive, Mick Hume, Roger Boyes, Francis Elliott Deputy Political Editor, Nick Hasell, Owen Slot Chief Sports Reporter, Tony Cascarino, Rosemary Bennett Social Affairs Correspondent, Tom Dart, Paul Simons, B. J. Mulady, Nick Szczepanik, Philip Webster Political Editor, Sam Coates Chief Political Correspondent, Ian King Deputy Business Editor, Kevin Eason Sports News Correspondent, Emily Ford, Helen Power, Sonia Verma, Neil Fisher, Alan Lee, Peter Riddell, Roy Hattersley, Christopher Furlong, Tony Dawe, Richard Beeston, Charlie Brooker, Catherine Philp, Martin Waller, Chris Ayres, Valentine Low, Patrick Foster, Ganesh S. Krishnan, Rick Broadbent Athletics Correspondent, Stephen Dalton, Nicola Woolcock, Richard Morrison, Geoff Watson, Alice Miles, Adrian Bull, Adam Sherwin, Chris Smyth, Olav Bjortomt, Miles Costello, David Robertson, Kay Colton, Lisa Verrico, C. J. Gibbins,
ResumoIndex Into the red may prove a shot in the dark Huge rise in borrowing Higher taxes for top earners VAT cut, national insurance up Pre-Budget Report — the key figures Picture Gallery Brilliant leadership or epic mismanagement? New Labour 1994-2008 Leading articles The death was announced yesterday of the political idea first advanced by Tony Blair. News of its passing was delivered to Parliament by the Chancellor Index Danger in Dubai Superlatives alone cannot shield the Middle East's financial hub from crisis Welcome Stranger Could the Australians in Britain please stay where they are? Feature Families News Obituary Sport Picture Gallery Letters to the Editor Today's weather Making this the weapon of first resort isn't the answer to growing violence I'd rather be Tasered Case study Tiffany & Co. Met chiefs reject 'shock and awe' policing Surge in use of Tasers will create fear, Home Secretary told Shot in the arm for economy The Recession Budget Chancellor's predictions have been laughably wrong so far this year, David Wighton reports £394bn would (Only) one thing is clear: it is worse than we thought Breitling Timesonline Parties reveal their battle lines for the next election The Recession Budget Where the parties differ Reasons to be fearful as the ghost of 1992 stalks again Mandelson's key role in return to old Labour ways The Recession Budget Spend, spend, spend, urges not-so-joyous Santa Darling The Recession Budget TAGHeuer Censor's pencil cuts out political gibes in speech Inside today Two guilty of murdering Hell's Angel on motorway In court today Ryanair NatWest Fears that more dentists will quit NHS as thousands billed over missed targets It's pushing us to 'drill and fill' Case study The Workout Correction Bombing kills Marine Move to ban data sale Juror dismissed Basil poisoning scare Most read at timesonline. co. uk Hickox, doyen of British conductors, dies aged 60 BT Oyster card could promote arts to young Londoners A life in music "You can't turn on the telly without somebody being "i watch with fascination as a local author rearranges Expect feathers to fly at the Commons Culture Select Audi Pitt and Blanchett are left looking a little green People Guns and democracy The Face Picture Gallery Postscript Daniel Day-Lewis may be playing an Italian in the film Aguar 'US agency kept top-secret file on Blair's private life' Sky HSBC Shell Three quarters of students take a job as they struggle to survive on loans Möben 'Racism by back door' in schools Graham's First ID cards to be issued to foreigners this week OLiver! Mother accused over heroin death Boy stabs himself Family found Bluetongue alert Cuff-less police Figleaves WHSmith Baby P leads to more care applications Rac rescue London exodus as Aussies go home to jobs in the sun The National Autistic Society 'It's safer to be with family' Case study Foal who will never grow tall enough to be ridden Nationwide Defendant's broken jaw halts Shannon kidnap trial Photo shows the nearest Lowry got to smiling Boy George 'chained male escort to wall after row' Contented fuchsia forgets to stop blooming Wife shot dead by husband during 999 call 'was let down by police' BT Her last words Dec Congo (Dr) Crisis Appeal Men seek damages after frozen sperm is destroyed Court hears samples were their only hope of fatherhood If your child can pass our exams, we can help you with British Gas Multiple Display Advertising Items 'My mother kept calling me a whore and a germ, so I decided to drink Domestos' Aerlingus There's only one question: is this enough? These are extraordinary times and normal matters of political debate are irrelevant to those who might lose their jobs Living above the (luxury) shop No more bunny huggers. We need bunny boilers now All fired up Life's a breeze 'Real' Labour regroups to fight the old battles Blairites fear that the Chancellor's new top tax rate will reawaken the issue that has cost the party so dear in the past Picture Gallery This is no time to be a bunny hugger Sentimentality about rabbits will not prevent them eating our precious food. We must be ruthless The return of king coal In my view Thunderer: Thunderer Sir Gus and the war Darling's measures will not stimulate economy More Down's information required Timesonline Rescuing the railways Assisted death is a welcome comfort Train fit for a king Crude price policy Result doesn't add up Bottom of the matter Wigan's ugly language Brilliant leadership or epic mismanagement? Gordon Brown's PBR prescription provides exactly the right medicine for Britain, says Roy Hattersley GoToMyPC The black hole in our public finances will grow even deeper, Andrew Haldenby says The Daily Universal Register That's entertainment as fans finally get chance to party First night Pop Paul Weller Trent FM Arena, Nottingham Bose The Times China's richest man - the Price Butcher - goes missing after share-fraud accusation China Hellfire attack 'was Bush campaign for favourable A courteous billionaire First person Miliband's message taps into unease about Tehran Harrods Lastminute Bombers step up campaign as MPs clash over troop deadline Iraq Now democracy is seen at work Amplifon Obama steps up to take control of the economy United States Multiple Display Advertising Items (AFP): Killer terrorist to be freed (AFP): More talks for Zimbabwe (Reuters): Sat-nav tourists sent into battle (AFP): Happiness is a White Album Multiple Display Advertising Items Inside today Top al-Qaeda terrorist 'was missile target in Bush campaign for favourable legacy' Pakistan The weapon that could backfire Free Books for Schools is Back! Voting setbacks slow down the Chávez 'red machine' Attempt to extend term faces more obstacles Multiple Display Advertising Items JJB Fitness valued at £100m in bid talks Rights issue revived Telegraph to cut jobs Business insurers hit Quote of the day Kick-start for EU Business big shot Markets surge on Citigroup bailout and Darling's plans to lift economy London bankers fly in to help Dubai rescue operation 'The next generation of hedge fund stars is being Stock markets Standard sends a signal of the icy winds The true value of brotherly love Capgemini Commodities Picture Gallery Currencies Germany shifts to lower gear Need to know Results in brief Multiple Display Advertising Items Investors' fury is high price to pay for Arab deal Business big shot What they said Kaspersky Homeserve cautions of possible £3m fall in profits The Times Demonstrators give fashion boss the needle City Diary A social online network for executives claims to be City Diary Most-arresting headline yesterday morning, from a City Diary Picture Gallery Santas find Christmas cheer in short supply City Diary Every year, since 2004, Opera in the City holds a City Diary I note that WH Smith is having a "20 per cent off City Diary Importance of being Ernie In the blue corner Woolworths' largest shareholder in talks with banks over alternatives to sale The Times Timesonline CBI hears calls for more diversified economy Nokia Veil of secrecy is lifted as Dubai seeks to calm fears Standard Chartered cuts payout and unveils £1.8bn rights issue A gold-plated downturn HSBC declares interest in taking over Citigroup assets in developing markets Banking crisis Decisions about the direction of the rescued bank will be taken, in effect, by Washington, which holds veto power, writes Tom Bawden Multiple Display Advertising Items Timesonline US taxpayer faces $130 billion bill but even that looks like nowhere near enough One thing was clear in all the talks - it was too big to fail Banking crisis Wall Street Markets London Financial Futures Major indices Commodities Eurotop 100 Money rates % FTSE volumes European money deposits % Gold/precious metals Baird & Co Goldline. co. uk Dollar rates Other sterling Exchange rates Collapse in oil price has Candover over a barrel Market report JJB given a sporting chance Smaller companies Gilts Rumour of the day Mitie cleans up but could face pressure from customers Markets Homeserve Deal of the day Timesonline Bet of the day Phoenix IT Tiddler to watch Equity Prices WSPA The Times unit trust information service Unit Trusts Full funds service at timesonline. co. uk/funds Christian aid British funds Multiple Display Advertising Items Misunderstood hedge funds suffered when rules changed mid-match Management & Finance Industry executive says investment banks were behind the surge in gearing that pushed markets to breaking point, writes Miles Costello Hedge trimming Timesonline Why the high price of fraud is not worth paying Alex Spence looks at the rise of ethics in business practice and the increasing strength of regulation and compliance When recession strikes global business, all too often people will give in to temptation Tomorrow In the age of instant communication, now is the time for a new kind of co-operation The changing workplace Tony Dawe introduces the first of a four-part series that looks at flexible working, new technology and risk Explosion in technology clears the way for the digital nomad Why Generation Y does not want a working life stuck in the office Keep the Ideas flowing Bringing it all together How to face the brave new world The changing workplace Reader Offers Ltd Richard Hickox Popular and energetic conductor who did much to rescue works by British composers from obscurity Richard Hickox, CBE, conductor, was born on March 5,1948. He died after a suspected heart attack on November 23,2008, aged 60 Index James Skinner Lives remembered Rear-Admiral John Adams Douglas Parmée Miles Richmond British painter who came to prominence with the Borough Group in the 1940s and then worked and taught in Spain and Yorkshire Miles Richmond, painter, was born on December 19,1922. He died on October 8,2008, aged 85 Fred Newman Journalist and publisher who set up the gossipy Publishing News to chronicle his industry and then created the British Book Awards Fred Newman, journalist and publisher, was born on October 13,1932. He died on November 12,2008, aged 76 Lt-Col Robert Leith-MacGregor Pilot and soldier who distinguished himself in the Western Desert and Korea Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Leith-MacGregor, MC, DFC, was born on August 23,1917. He died on November 14,2008, aged 91 Sir James Stuart-Menteth, Bt Businessman and double amputee who campaigned for limbless ex-Servicemen Sir James Stuart-Menteth, Bt, soldier, businessman and activist, was born on November 13,1922. He died on October 9,2008, aged 85 Landlord must prove breach of condition Law Report Court of Appeal Jail justified for flytipping Court of Appeal, Criminal Division Bridge Chess Winning move Births Forthcoming Marriages Deaths Multiple Display Advertising Items Thanksgiving Services Elections Multiple Display Advertising Items Legal Notices Multiple Display Advertising Items Holding your fortune in their hands . . . Times Archive Timesonline Court Circular Service dinners Legal news Fellowship Earliest settlers in the Caribbean preferred to live on smaller islands Timesonline Weather The Times Weather Eye Weatherquest Winning Move The Times Bowen and his young helpers show strength of family values The Sunday Times Wenger puts his faith in Fàbregas as new captain Tote fails to find winning Scoop6 perm Lingfield Park Racing Southwell Ludlow Yesterday's results Ayr Lingfield Park Course specialists Bet of the day Sedgefield Isinbayeva making most of being in pole position for beauty and talent Athletics Timesonline De La Hoya moves to top of Hatton's hitlist Woods deal cancelled Coe thinks positive Legard in driving seat Trescothick's prize Cipriani to be shown door at No 10 Rugby union Tide turns towards Flood starting at fly half Timesonline Johnson gets Woodward's backing after record defeat Superb Springboks setting new standards Football Results Bowls Cricket Snooker Football Fixtures Other sport Flintoff says IPL exposure is vital for England Cricket Players falling behind skills acquired by India Timesonline The Times Sleeping giant on sidelines as every underdog has its day in the jungle Watford hand Mourinho protégé chance to take the step up Foot ball "Buck" stops at Vicarage Road Burnley were unable to end their 76-year run without Premier League officials attempt to head off plans for European rule Football Delegation travels to sports ministers' meeting Army of England fans needed for rising 2010 World Cup costs You can put your shirt on the Bundesliga in dash for cash Histon's match against Leeds United in the FA Cup Unforgiving system ready to judge Ince Camara gives Wigan home comfort Football Gerrard hungers for more medals The Sweeper Arsenal don't need a captain, they need a leader Football Hughes sets sights on Touré as part of January spending spree Continental Champion League Football Great Ormond Street Hospital Ferguson turns the heat on Ronaldo's critics Manager defends forward for reacting to taunts Timesonline Sir Alex Ferguson will make a personal plea on Friday Fàbregas proud and ready for big responsibility Youth leaders Times Crossword 24,080 Picture Gallery The Times Fábregas can be the new Adams Arsenal manager hands captain's armband to Spain midfield player Cipriani faces axe after record Twickenham defeat The Times Is the English game failing our bright young managers? Inside today Index The billionairess and her dangerous liaison A Swiss gigolo is accused of seducing, then trying to extort millions of euros from Germany's richest woman. The tale involves Nazi slave labour, a secret sex film and an Italian sect. Roger Boyes reports on the scandal rocking German high society The Times Rise of the Quandts Uniforms to BMWs Modern art explained The Times Middle-class dilemma Silence is golden Times offers The kids are not revolting . . . The Times Today's little darlings . . . or tomorrow's little monsters? Families Baby boomers are raising a smug generation by praising their children too much, a new report claims. Sarah Vine argues that for the first time we may have well-adjusted, secure offspring Case history Smug? Moi? Assured or arrogant: get the balance right Design a Christmas stamp AA I live with the guilt every single day As more parents choose to have Down's syndrome babies, Siobhan Mulholland talks to mothers who made the painful choice to give theirs up for adoption My mum knew that my stepfather was sexually abusing me, but she did nothing to stop him. I want to forgive her, so should I? 'We are in a state of shock' Fiona Shaw is making her opera-directing debut with a rare Vaughan Williams. But the grief in the work is all too real after the death of the conductor Richard Hickox, she tells Richard Morrison Sadler's Wells Timesonline Inside today Ken russell First night Buy me BrandAlley Love, hate, envy, esteem — it's all in the game Radio Punching cows in the mild west First night Theatre Tombstone Tales and Boothill Ballads Arcola, E8 Concert Röschmann/Johnson Quasthoff/Zeyen Wigmore Hall Inside today London Jazz Festival Matthew Herbert Big Band Festival Hall Multiple Classified Advertising Items Opera II segreto di Susanna/Un Mari à la porte Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Timesonline The news of the word Young times Adults speak an average 16,000 words in a single day, but have you ever wondered where they came from? Henry Hitchings' book, The Secret Life of Words, which won a top literary award last night, unearths the weird and wonderful origins of the English language. Here are a few of the highlights . . . Books for Schools Daily dingbat Mystery guest Book review Jack earns redemption TV & Radio Last night's tv 24: Redemption (Sky One) Catastrophe (Channel 4) The Department Store (BBC Four) Spinach tart with feta and bacon Dinner tonight Eat it with Screenwipe BBC Four, 10.30pm Tv today The Times Natural World Viewing guide BBC Two, 8pm High Society's Favourite Gigolo Channel 4,9pm The Drum (1938) Film choice Channel 4,1.35pm Brick Lane (2007) Channel 4,10pm Variations Horizon BBC Two, 9pm El Aura (2005) Film4,10.50pm Imagine BBC One, 10.35pm Red Dust (2004) BBC One, 11.25pm Tomorrow in times2 . . . Today's tv Digital choice Prime time digital planner Daytime sport Web watcher Come dancing Answers from Page 24 Times2 Quiz Today's radio Radio choice Mind games Times2 Crossword No 4694 Polygon Codeword No 375 Wellman clinic Times2 Quiz Acorn Stairlifts Yesterday's Solutions The Recession Budget Darling's step into the unknown: a more 'cautious policy means greater risks Need to know The Recession Budget Middle-income earners told they won't escape 'Robin Hood' grab 'It won't be very noticeable' Case study First-time buyer Extra help for families and £60 for pensioners The price of gold 'When M&S is slashing prices by 20% to get customers in, VAT cut is insignificant' VAT reforms Head start for online shops Retailers 'i worry about work, not costs' Shoppers Pub trade is angered by 8% rise in alcohol duty 'Extra cash will soon disappear' Case study Household in debt The volatility index Banks agree to give mortgage holders more time to pay Housing A little less pain for those who face losing their homes Still looking for buyer after 6 months Case study The homeowners £900m for improvement is not enough, say builders The Savills share price A year's respite on tax for empty commercial properties Npower business Whitehall savings 'would damage public services' U-turn on plan to tax profits made overseas Forget Mammon, start praying, says Church VAT cut incredibly risky, says MPs' adviser Long-haul passengers pay double as plan to penalise half-empty aircraft is axed 'It punishes businesses' Case study The high-earner Drivers win reprieve over road tax rise Brent crude Goose Brent crude gets its name from the brent goose Life on Recession Road The verdict Economic turmoil and talk of recession have dominated the headlines but what has been the effect on British life, on families, businesses and schools? The people of Marlow Road in Maidenhead give Chris Smyth and Kaya Burgess their verdicts on the economy and the Pre-Budget Report £7bn fund will help small businesses to weather the storm Business British isles may lose their tax haven status 'Increase in employer's tax has made me really angry' Case study Small business Boost is welcome but why has he put a brake on jobs, employers ask Borrowing such a large amount may not be easy The FTSE 100 Why is Britain not emulating the US in going for Experts are positive but cautious 'i won't feel much better off' Case study The family Voters will blame the driver when rollercoaster stops Three-month sterling Libor The rose-tinted spectacles are gone, but now he's short-sighted Economics If the recession continues longer than the Government expects, there may be little left in the arsenal, believes Gary Duncan Darling risks black day as he gambles all on a plunge The public finances The sterling index Tax From wars to windows, the taxman will always find new ways to lose more friends 'The Treasury is in power' 'i still worry about energy bills' Case study The pensioner Hays share price How it affects your pay, pension and spending Family finance Q&A Picture Gallery
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