Articles, tagged with "2012 olympics", page 6

The most dangerous jobs in the UK

Getting out of your warm bed and waddling into work is difficult for the majority of us, but how about those who risk their lives for their job (and not always a great pay packet)? It has been said that for the bulk of the British public the most dangerou... Read >
Author: Jennifer Quirk

Careers in the Construction Industry

Construction is a huge sector of the British economy - UK construction output is the second largest in the EU and contributes 8.2% of the nations GVA (Gross Value Added). The construction sector is big business - 250 000 firms employ 2.1 million people in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

One man's fall is another man's rise

The current fall in house prices that are taking place across the UK may not be good news for the majority of current homeowners, but there is one group that is surely giving thanks for their good fortune: landlords. A BBC report on rental demand reveals... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

How Can We Swipe 2 Master Secrets From the Winning Olympic Bid to Use in Our Advertising Promotions?

How many goose bumps did you get when the Olympic bid announcement was read out, citing London as the victorious city for hosting the 2012 Olympics? Let me tell you that I was shaking with emotion when the result was read out. It was such an exhilarati... Read >
Author: Nick James

Delivering the 2012 London Olympics: A UK Land Grab?

In July 2005, London en masse celebrated winning the right to host the 2012 Olympics. Since then, the hosting of the games has been much discussed: this article is concerned not with the wider issues but with the ODA's need to buy land to deliver the infr... Read >
Author: Dietrich Elliot

Hotels in London must shape up for 2012 Olympics

London is the most expensive place to stay in Europe, according to a recent survey, and that news has emerged at the same time as tourism minister Margaret Hodge has warned that hotels in the capital must shape up in order to be ready for the 2012 Olympic... Read >
Author: Elisha Burberry

Welcome to Historic London

London is a great place. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world. Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all. From the bad old day... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

Great Places to Visit - London

London is a great place. London as a major capital city deserves respect. London like all major cities has had its good times as well as it's bad times and I have been there for most of them. From the ecstatic heights in 2005 of being told that it ... Read >
Author: Scott James

I love London; it is my kind of town.

I love London; it is my kind of town. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world. Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all. From it... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

London is one of the finest capital cities to be found anywhere.

London is one of the finest capital cities to be found anywhere. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world. Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London th... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

One in a million, that’s London for you.

One in a million, that's London for you. This defence of London is not meant as some feeble attempt to try to curry favour in certain quarters. Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all. From its darkest hours in the 19... Read >
Author: Scott James

Choose carefully when you search for property in London

When it comes to buying property in London, the number of choices available to you can be overwhelming. It's easy to get carried away when looking for your ideal home in Britain's most exciting city. However, it's important to be realistic: with the avera... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

Come To London – A Great Place To Visit!

I love London, it is my kind of town. Now I know that to most people this would sound as if I am plagiarising some advertising copy for either New York or Chicago but in this case I truly mean it. I have lived AND worked in London for well over 30 year... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

Olympic Boroughs To Miss Out On 2012 Olympics Jobs

Preparing for and running the 2012 Olympic Games will create many jobs over the next seven years. But the promised jobs boom from the 2012 Olympics for the five Olympic boroughs might fail to materialize. Thousands of new jobs and training opportunities ... Read >
Author: Alison White

Recreational and sports amenities in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

In terms of sporting prowess two terms are synonymous with Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; Newcastle United FC at St James’ Park and international athletics at the Gateshead International Stadium, which is a major venue on the international athletics scene and... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby

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