Keir Starmer has updated the House of Commons on what he knew, and when, in regard to Peter Mandelson’s vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the US. Was what the PM said enough to convince his party and the public that he should not resign? Continue reading...
Kempton Park racecourse's future is debated in Westminster due to relaxed planning laws potentially enabling housing development. The Jockey Club's 2018 option agreement with Barratt Redrow is central to the controversy.
Maddy Cusack's former coach, Jonathan Morgan, told an inquest she was "generally a liar," a claim he justified by saying she omitted information about his behavior. Her family alleges issues with Morgan contributed to her anxiety before her death in September 2023.
US private equity firm Castlelake has agreed to a £5.5bn takeover of easyJet, offering £6.90 per share. The deal, which follows four previous rejections, is seen by analysts as a sign of UK firms being undervalued and bought cheaply by foreign buyers.
Uefa has accused Fifa of crossing 'a red line' by lifting Folarin Balogun’s suspension, putting European football on a war footing with the world governing body. This escalates a long-standing power struggle, fueled by financial interests and governance disputes.
Nigel Farage alleges an "establishment plot" against him as he faces scrutiny over funding for his lifestyle, including support from convicted criminal George Cottrell and a £5m gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Allies echo his claims of a "witch-hunt," drawing parallels to Donald Trump's past.
Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway, marking their sixth consecutive tournament without a title, has ignited fierce criticism from pundits and fans. Manager Carlo Ancelotti's tactics and substitutions are under fire, with calls for his sacking. Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, leading to demands for a full team reset.
