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Once the dust settles we urge investors to revisit the shares and indeed
we would view such weakness as a buying opportunity owing to the prospects
for the group outside the UK and the expectations for good return on
equity delivery in the coming years.
Given that 12 months ago RSA agged that the rate of dividend growth
was to reduce to circa two per cent we view the cut as very disappointing given
that nothing has materially changed over the last 12 months. We have
consequently downgraded our recommendation to Sell.
DID INVESTORS
OVERREACT TO RSAS
DIVIDEND CUT?
MARC KIMSEY ACCENDO MARKETS
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THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2013
ANDREW SENTANCE
Confusing Bank policy is failing to
contain persistently high inflation
The hawk and the dove give their verdict
unlikely that inflation would come
back to the 2 per cent target in the
next two years. Indeed, inflation is
likely to rise above 3 per cent in the
short-term.
But despite all this, we learned
from the MPC minutes released
yesterday that three of its members
including the outgoing governor
Sir Mervyn King wanted to inject
more quantitative easing, even
though the response of the econo-
my to the same medicine in late
2011 and last year was very disap-
pointing.
Fortunately, the majority of the
Committee resisted this pressure.
But the foreign exchange markets
took a clear signal from the minor-
ity vote, and sterling fell below
$1.53 against the US dollar and
1.15 against the euro its lowest
value against both currencies for
over a year. Sterling is getting little
support from the statements of
ministers and Bank officials. And
with the current combination of
disappointing growth and high
inflation, it seems likely to sink
further in the weeks and months
ahead.
Yet a weaker pound can only
make the outlook for inflation
worse, as it will push up the value
of imported goods. And because
this in turn squeezes consumers, it
is also likely to hit economic
growth. As we saw in the aftermath
of the big fall in the pound five
years ago, the boost to UK exports
of weaker sterling doesnt offset
the consumer squeeze from higher
import prices.
In addition, the split vote on the
MPC sends out a very confusing sig-
nal about the Committees com-
mitment to low inflation. Coupled
with all the discussion of flexible
inflation targets and perhaps a
shift away from inflation targets
altogether, many people may con-
clude that the Bank is giving up on
its commitment to price stability
and low inflation.
All this is sadly reminiscent of the
late 1960s and 1970s the belief
that a falling pound will help the
UK economy and rising inflation
will prove temporary and can be
contained. It didnt work then and
it is not working now.
Andrew Sentance is senior economic
adviser to PwC and a former member of
the Bank of Englands Monetary Policy
Committee.
given that King retires in June
and the other members will not
want him left out on a limb. As
such, I suspect that two or more
will vote with him over the next
few meetings. And this means
that additional easing is coming,
as it should, even before Capable
Mark Carney, the Bank of
Englands knight in shining
armour, takes over in July.
Carney, the poor chap, had
better deliver quickly, given the
high expectations. If he doesnt,
the press will be all over him.
But due to the parlous state of
the British economy, it is hard to
see that he will be able to do
much, and the honeymoon will
be over all too quickly. One thing
we do know, however, is that he
plans to loosen monetary policy
even further. As he should.
These were very dovish
minutes which, rightly in my
view, gave extremely short shrift
to misguided inflation hawks
like Patrick Minford and Andrew
Lilico, who have been pushing
for interest rate increases. Their
stance pays insufficient
attention to the young, the
unemployed and the poor, who
have suffered most from
Britains recession.
And the most telling sentences
to emerge from the minutes, in
my view, are these:
Attempting to bring inflation
back to target sooner, by
removing the current policy
stimulus more quickly than
currently anticipated by
financial markets, would risk
derailing the recovery and
undershooting the inflation
target in the medium term. The
Committees remit was to deliver
price stability, but to do so in a
way that avoided undesirable
volatility in output.
The stimulus must be kept
going as growth disappoints
just look at the horrible retail
sales numbers. The MPCs fear is
still of deflation, not inflation.
Sorry savers, you did well from
the house price boom, as well as
the recent burst in the equity
markets: the FTSE is up nearly 9
per cent this year already.
Inflation is the least of our
worries; raising rates would be a
disaster right now. I suspect we
wont see a rate rise for five
years at least. Thankfully, more
monetary stimulus is on the way.
The hawks dont know what
they are talking about.
David Blanchflower is Bruce V
Rauner professor of economics at
Dartmouth College, and a former
member of the Bank of Englands
Monetary Policy Committee.
DAVID BLANCHFLOWER
Sorry savers: More easing is still
needed to support UK recovery
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LIFE&STYLE FASHION
NAOMI MDUDU
The top shows from fashion week
L
ONDON FASHION Week is a third of a
century old and this season: it showed.
There was a maturity and a sense of
optimism, both in the way the clothes
were presented and in the collections
themselves. And, while some of the outfits
might seem daunting on the
runway, many of the pieces could
easily be paired with wardrobe
staples. Here is the inside track on
our four favourite shows.
TOM FORD
Ford, who usually shows in a
private, intimate presentation,
placed his catwalk in the
aristocratic splendour of
Lancaster House, which was once
part of St Jamess palace. It was a
fitting background for his
collection, which included
embroidered Chinese-inspired
coats and graphic prints on floor
sweeping gowns; bold, block
coloured fur jackets and leopard
printed bombers. The message
was clear: the clinical, austere
spirit that has permeated
collections in all four fashion
capitals since the onset of the recession
is over. Next winter is all about
embracing luxurious fabrics, colour and
decoration.
MULBERRY
This optimistic aesthetic was also
apparent at Mulberry, albeit in a con-
servative way. The labels fantastical
sensibility gave way to something
more grown up; more accessible and
daytime-appropriate. Talking after the
show, designer Emma Hill explained
she wanted to focus on new luxe, which
translated into a, brooding tone. While the
colour palette was black with the odd flash
of white, Hill went to town with quality tex-
tiles and dynamic prints. Oversized checks
appeared on wool coats, dresses came in
rich-toned winter florals and the range also
included thick, textured fabrics, especially
on outerwear. Even the labels iconic
Bayswater bag wasnt exempt from the
image overhaul. Its new incarnation, called
the Suffolk, comes with added hardware
and framing, which lends itself to a more
sophisticated look. This will no doubt result
in a higher price tag than its predecessor.
With bags still forming the lion share of the
brands revenue and older women continu-
ing to be amongst their most important cus-
tomers, the change seems like a logical next
step.
LWREN SCOTT
A willingness to embrace a new everyday
glamour was apparent at LWren Scotts col-
lection. The American, who is the long-term
partner of Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger,
staged her first London show in the grand
hall of Westminsters Institute of Civil
Engineers. Gold was everywhere, particular-
ly adorning the white everyday coats that
opened the show. It worked best when woven
into sophisticated tweed skirt suits, ideal for
making a statement in the office.
Embellishment also appeared on knitwear,
which served as one of the more manageable
ways to incorporate the trend into your
every day wardrobe next season. The plush
jacquards and brocade tai-
lored jackets are a good
way to embrace it too.
CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
Bailey had already
moved away from min-
imalism last season
with the bright
coloured neons he
showed for spring,
but for winter the
colour palette is
more traditional,
with many of
the looks com-
ing in oxblood,
which is shap-
ing up to be a
key colour. The
new take on the brands
crown jewel, the trench coat,
came with rubberised sleeves
and storm flaps, while metal
hardware appeared on the
belt, epaulets and collars.
Rubber also featured on pen-
cil skirts, along with leop-
ard and zebra prints and
thick stripes proof that
Bailey isnt afraid to take
a risk.
While New York was a muted affair, British brands
embraced colour and everyday decadence in a big way
Issa designer Daniella Helayel played with prints
Gold dominated LWrens Scott debut London show Emma Hill embraced new luxe at Mulberry
Inset: Bold
stripes at
Burberry. Main:
Strong
embellished
eveningwear at
Tom Ford
FASHION
SENSE
The message was clear:
the clinical, austere spirit
that has permeated collec-
tions since the onset of the
recession is officially over.
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Caribbean Cops 1.25am
Supernatural 2.15amCSI: Crime
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Nothing to Declare 5.10am-6am
Motorway Patrol
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Bride 9pmJunior Doctors: Your
Life in Their Hands 10pmWay to
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Family Guy 11.45pmAmerican
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The Ricky Gervais Show2.05am
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Dont Blame Facebook 3.20am
Franklin & Bash 4amPrivileged
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HISTORY
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7pmBear Grylls: Born Survivor
8pmWheeler Dealers 9pmBen
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Die Hard 4.0: The True Story
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American Chopper: Senior Versus
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7pmBaby Whisperer 8pmJon
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10pmMy Strange Addiction
11pmSex Change Uncut 12amA
Haunting 1amMy Strange
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Uncut 3amJon and Kate Plus 8
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Bringing Home Baby
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Road: Kacey faces up to her
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9pmMeet the Izzards
10pmBBC News
10.25pmRegional News
10.35pmQuestion Time: From
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11.35pmFILMThe Magdalene
Sisters: Drama, starring
Geraldine McEwan. 2002.
1.30amSkiing Weatherview
1.35am-6amBBC News
6pmEggheads: Quiz show,
hosted by Jeremy Vine.
6.30pmFlog It! Trade Secrets
7.30pmGreat British Menu
8pmThe Planners
9pmMurder on the Victorian
Railway
10pmCharlie Brookers Weekly
Wipe
10.30pmNewsnight: Weather
11.20pmThe Railway: Keeping
Britain on Track
12.20amBrain Doctors
1.20amThe Culture Show1.50am
Sign Zone: Whats Really in our
Food? Panorama 2.20amClose
4am-6amBBC Learning Zone
6pmITV News London
6.30pmITV News
6.45pmCHOICE Emmerdale
7.45pmUEFA Europa League
Live: Liverpool v Zenit St
Petersburg (Kick-off 8.05pm).
10.10pmITV News
10.40pmITV News London
10.50pmThe Jonathan Ross
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11.50pm The Golden Rules of
TV
12.15amJackpot247
3amRiver Monsters 3.50amITV
Nightscreen 5.05am-6amThe
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6pmThe Simpsons 6.30pm
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7.55pm4thought.tv
8pmBritains Secret Shoppers
9pmHughs Fish Fight:
Save Our Seas
10pmWalking Wounded:
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Embarrassing Bodies 12.15amFried
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6.30pm5 News at 6.30
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THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2013
WATERLOO ROAD
BBC1, 8PM
Michael bans Kacey from the football
final as girls are not eligible to play,
but Tom says she can take part if she
pretends to be a boy.
EMMERDALE
ITV, 6.45PM
Hour-long episode. Declan and Charity
give in to their passion, and Moira
braces herself for an argument with
Adam because Cain stayed the night.
JACK TAYLOR: THE GUARDS
CHANNEL5, 9PM
A former garda investigates the
disappearance of a teenager and finds
himself in the underworld of Galway
City. Drama, starring Iain Glen.
TVPICK
MURDER suspect Paralympic super-
star Oscar Pistorius could find out
today whether he is to be granted
bail or faces months in jail awaiting
trial for the alleged killing of his
model girlfriend.
A South African court heard yes-
terday how witnesses reported
female screaming amid the gunshots
around the time of Reeva
Steenkamps death, in the early
hours of Valentines Day last week.
However the Pistorius legal team
cast doubt on the prosecution case
with robust cross-examination, and
later declared themselves very
pleased following the second day of
the bail hearing in Pretoria.
Magistrate Desmond Nair
appeared to lean towards granting
bail, casting doubt on the likelihood
of a world famous athlete known for
his prosthetic legs attempting to flee,
and may deliver a decision today.
Pistorius nicknamed Blade
Runner for his distinctive track limbs
denies the premeditated murder of
law graduate Steenkamp, 29, at his
home, saying he mistakenly shot her
thinking she was an intruder.
The 26-year-old, who last year
became the first double amputee to
compete at an Olympic Games, told
Screams amid
firing at Blade
Runner home,
court hears
the court this week that he fired his
9mm pistol through the toilet door
believing Steenkamp to be in bed.
Detective Hilton Botha said yester-
day that one witness had heard raised
voices at around 2am, while another
testified to hearing a womans
screams in between gunfire and see-
ing a light on at the property, which
is set in an exclusive gated estate pro-
tected by armed guards.
Under questioning from Pistorius
defence advocate Barry Roux, howev-
er, Botha conceded the witness had
been 600m away a figure he later
amended to 300m.
Roux undermined Botha further
by questioning why police had not
seized all of Pistoriuss mobile phones
and worn unprotected footwear at
the crime scene.
Botha said he believed Pistorius
had shot in a downward direction at
Steenkamp, backing up the prosecu-
tions assertion that he attached his
legs before walking to the bathroom.
Pistorius has said he moved on his
stumps and felt afraid and vulnerable
when he opened fire.
Pistorius must have known
Steenkamp was not in bed because
his pistol holster was discovered on
her side of the room, prosecutor
Gerrie Nel argued. The athlete has
said the room was completely dark.
ITALY captain Sergio Parisse is set to
miss the rest of the RBS Six Nations
championships after being handed a
30-day suspension for insulting
match referee Laurent Cardona
during club side Stade Francaiss
30-14 win against Bordeaux on
Saturday.
No8 Parisse, who has won 93 caps
for the Azzurri, will definitely miss
Saturdays home match against
Wales in Rome.
The 29-year-old also stands to be
unavailable for Italys final two
matches, against England and
Ireland, but hinted he may take up
the option of appealing.
Parisse used his Twitter account
to apologise: Sorry to my team-
mates and fans for the red card,
which I find too harsh! I never
insulted M. Cardona.
Parisse pays
for faux pas
BY JOSH RICHARDS
THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2013
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CHELSEA midfielder Frank
Lampard must wait to break the
clubs all-time goalscoring record,
after manager Rafael Benitez
revealed the England international
will miss tonights Europa League
match against Sparta Prague.
Lampard is in a rich vein of
form with four goals in his last
five games and is now just three
strikes short of matching Bobby
Tamblings 202 goals for the Blues.
But Benitez will rest his 34-year-
old star for tonights last 32,
second leg clash at Stamford
Bridge and will rotate his squad
with a crucial trip to second-
placed Manchester City to come in
the Premier League on Sunday.
Frank will not be in the squad
as we have to manage the group
and think about all the other
games, Benitez confirmed.
Weve played so many games
25 in three months.
To play every game because we
didnt have the options is a
problem, but at least now we have
fresh legs.
Chelsea hold a one-goal lead
from the first leg after midfielder
Oscar netted in the Czech capital.
Defender Branislav Ivanovic will
be rested tonight and striker
Demba Ba is ineligible.
Lampard set to
be rested for
Prague clash
BY JOSH RICHARDS
TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-
Boas hopes his side can successfully
see off Lyon in tonights Europa
League last 32, second leg and go on
to land their first European trophy
in 28 years.
Two goals from Welsh wizard
Gareth Bale give Tottenham a 2-1
advantage going in to tonights tie
at the Stade de Gerland and a
potential last-16 encounter with
Italian giants Inter Milan awaits.
But Villas-Boas insists his team
have what it takes to reach the final
in Amsterdam and bring the trophy
back to White Hart Lane for the first
time since 1984.
For the history of the club, if we
are able to win the competition, it
will be magnificent, he said.
Lyon will be up for it. They have
a lot of experience in Europe, but
we have confidence.
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloriss dreams
of a reunion with the club he left in
an 8m summer move for north
London appear to be in tatters with
41-year-old Brad Friedel set to
feature for a third consecutive
Europa League tie.
Spurs will also be without striker
Jermain Defoe who continues to
nurse an ankle injury, while
defender Younes Kaboul and
midfielders Tom Huddlestone and
Sandro are also sidelined by injury.
Villas-Boas
targets first
Spurs trophy
BY JOSH RICHARDS
BY FRANK DALLERES
Champions League favourites
Barca stunned by Milan double
FORMER Portsmouth pair Kevin
Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari
struck second-half goals as Milan
stunned the Champions League
favourites into submission at the
San Siro.
The home side took their chances
with aplomb to edge the last 16,
first leg tie and produced a
masterclass in containing
Barcelona, who failed to score for
only the second time this season.
The Spanish giants dominated
possession in the first half, but
were left frustrated by Milans
determination in defence.
Irrepressible Barca forward
Lionel Messi found few
opportunities to
impose himself on
the game, as the
Rossoneri
seven time
winners of
the
competition
spent the
majority of the
opening period
camped deep
inside their
own half.
Milan made
the breakthrough on 56 minutes
when Riccardo Montolivos 25-yard
strike cannoned off team-mate
Cristian Zapata and the ball sat up
for midfielder Boateng to hook in a
half-volley from 18 yards.
Spanish World Cup
winners Andres Iniesta and
Xavi had glimpses at goal
for the
visitors.
But the
hosts struck
again when
Muntari
blasted into
the bottom
corner.
Goalscorers Kevin Prince
Boateng and Sulley Muntari
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Oscar Pistorius is
likely to find out
today whether or
not he is granted bail
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BOWLER James Anderson claimed
a five-for in Englands eight-
wicket win against New Zealand to
level the one day series yesterday
and hopes he can continue his
record-breaking international
career for 10 more years.
The 30-year-old became
Englands leading wicket taker in
all forms of the game over the
weekend, surpassing previous
record holder Sir Ian Bothams 528
dismissals.
And Anderson believes he still
has plenty of years left at the top.
I want to keep playing until Im
39-40 and put that record well
away from anyone else, he said.
I want to prolong my career for
as long as I can.
Anderson helped bowl the hosts
out for 269 in Napier, taking the
prize scalp of century maker Ross
Taylor on the way.
England hit their target with 14
balls to spare as captain Alastair
Cook, Jonathan Trott and Joe Root
all posted half-centuries.
Anderson and
Root hit form
to level series
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HERE was much to cheer in
Englands one-day series-
levelling stroll in the park
against New Zealand yesterday,
yet lingering doubts remain about the
state of the limited overs set-up.
James Anderson was fantastic with
the ball, Alastair Cook and Ian Bell
enjoyed a strong opening stand, and
Joe Root showcased his skills, aided
by Jonathan Trott, as England
cruised home. But that victory only
compensated for Sundays defeat. Top
teams win 90 per cent of games and
right now, in one-day and Twenty20,
England only claim every other.
Clearly the team, and especially
Trott, find it easier to pace an
innings when chasing than when
they have to set a total themselves.
I think England need to be more
inventive. Conventional wisdom says
youll win if you start your innings
well, keep wickets in hand and have
a big bash at the end. But Im not
sure those mid-innings overs are
used as productively as possible.
Im also not convinced by
Englands use of the power play. The
default setting seems to be to use
them at the 36-40 over mark, but if
two men are set in the 25th over,
thats just as good a time to press
home an advantage. You have to
speculate when in a good position.
Mixed results are slightly
mitigated by the fact that England
have a new coach in Ashley Giles and
are still figuring out selection issues,
of which there are several. The rested
Kevin Pietersen will go straight back
into the side, but for who? On
current form Id have to say Trott.
Graeme Swann had his worst one-
day figures ever yesterday, while
James Tredwell shone on the recent
tour of India. Id suggest thats
another area to look at. With the
Champions Trophy little more than
three months away, Giles and the
selectors are fast running out of
time to find the winning formula.
Andy Lloyd is a former England Test
cricketer who has also captained and been
chairman of Warwickshire.
England batsman Joe Root hit an unbeaten 79 from 56 balls to help beat New Zealand
IN BRIEF
Perez goes quickest on day two
n FORMULA ONE: McLaren driver
Sergio Perez, team-mate of Britains
Jenson Button, posted the fastest lap
time on day two of testing in
Barcelona yesterday. Perez clocked
one minute, 21.818 seconds.
Snow stops play at Dove Mountain
n GOLF: Heavy snow forced play to be
suspended at the WGC Match Play
Championship in Arizona yesterday.
No first round matches were finished.
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BLADE Runner Oscar Pistorius faced
accusations of doping yesterday, as
day two of his bail hearing for
suspected murder took an
unexpected twist.
Police said they found two boxes of
the male hormone testosterone and
syringes at the pioneering track
superstars Pretoria home.
But the South Africans defence
lawyer Barry Roux rubbished the
claim, saying that the substance
found was a herbal remedy not a
steroid and not a banned substance.
Detective Hilton Botha, who had
made the allegation, admitted under
questioning that he could not be
sure of the content of his discovery.
Advocate Roux told the court that
the substance found was called testo-
compositum co-enzyme and was
commonly used by many athletes.
Pistorius, who was born without
fibulas and had both legs amputated
below the knee at 11 months, is the
most celebrated Paralympic athlete
in history. The 26-year-old,
nicknamed Blade Runner, became a
dominant force in the T44 100m,
200m and his specialism, the 400m,
breaking several world records.
He won a legal challenge in 2008
to overturn a ban on him competing
against non-disabled athletes and
became the first double amputee to
run at an Olympic Games last
summer in London, where he
reached the 400m semi-finals.
Pistoriuss tale of triumph over
adversity attracted a host of blue-
chip sponsors, including Nike and
BT. The former has put future
advertising involving Pistorius on
hold while he awaits trial.
He denies the premeditated
murder of his girlfriend Reeva
Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model and
law graduate, at his Pretoria home in
the early hours of Valentines Day
morning last week.
Doping claims
add sub-plot
to court drama
BY FRANK DALLERES
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