Arsenal Plot Man Utd Transfer Raid, Nwaneri Loan Stance
Arsenal are considering a bold raid on Manchester United for two prospects, while the club focuses on loan deals for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer window closes.
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Travelodge boss steps down after sexual assault safety overhaul
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down after 13 years, replaced by CFO Ray Reidy on an interim basis, as the firm overhauls safety measures following a sexual assault at a hotel.
JD Sports Lowers Profit Outlook as Cost-of-Living Squeeze Hits Sales
JD Sports downgraded its profit forecast after a 3.1% sales decline, citing cost-of-living pressures like higher fuel prices, despite a boost from football kit sales in the UK.
Transfer News: Liverpool Barcola Deal, Baleba to Man Utd, Spurs £150m Swoop
Liverpool and PSG expect a Bradley Barcola agreement, Carlos Baleba is linked to Man Utd, and Tottenham may spend £150m on Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
Wright fears Lewis-Skelly transfer to Man Utd or Chelsea
Ian Wright fears Myles Lewis-Skelly's homegrown status could force Arsenal into a sale, as the 19-year-old is reportedly offered to Manchester United and Chelsea.
FPL 2025/26: Avoid These 5 Costly Mistakes to Win Your Mini League
Avoid these five common FPL mistakes to start the season strong, including picking non-starters, falling for pre-season form, and having no plan, as advised by Fantasy Football Hub.
Liverpool sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for £30m
Liverpool have agreed to sell midfielder Curtis Jones to Inter Milan in a deal worth over £30m, with a medical scheduled and documents exchanged.
Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell Steps Down After Assault Fallout
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down after 13 years, following criticism over her handling of a sexual assault at a Maidenhead hotel where a guest was given a key card to her room.
Asda’s Puffin chocolate bar returns after 1997 court battle
Asda’s Puffin chocolate biscuit, which sparked a High Court battle with Penguin in 1997, is back on shelves. Research shows 84% of people are more open to own-brand snacks than five years ago.
Harry Kane rules out Premier League return with Bayern future
Harry Kane says the 'itch' to return to the Premier League is no longer there, as he focuses on Bayern Munich and potential contract talks.
Man Utd next transfer after Baleba clear as £65m deal close
Manchester United are close to signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £65m, with a left-back now the priority target before the transfer window closes on September 1.
DWP confirms birth date for £300 winter fuel payment 2026
The DWP has confirmed that to qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 in 2026/27, you must be born on or before 28 June 1960.
Travelodge CEO Quits After Sexual Assault at Hotel
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has resigned after 13 years, following a sexual assault at a Maidenhead hotel where a man was given a key card to a guest's room. CFO Ray Reidy takes over temporarily.
Travelodge CEO steps down after safety overhaul following assault
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down after 13 years as the group overhauls safety measures following a sexual assault at a hotel in Maidenhead.
Liverpool £70m Gakpo transfer still on as Jones deal agreed
Liverpool have less than two weeks until the transfer window closes, with Cody Gakpo's £70m move to Tottenham still possible and a £30m deal for Curtis Jones to Inter Milan already agreed.
Nine new Premier League rules for 2026/27 season announced
The Premier League has introduced nine new rules for the 2026/27 season, targeting time-wasting and expanding VAR use, including throw-in and goal-kick time limits.
Celtic VIPs Urge Board to Spend Champions League Bounty After LASK Win
Celtic's 3-0 win over LASK puts them close to a £40m Champions League cash boost, with pundits Pat Bonner, Scott Brown, and others urging the board to reinvest in the squad.
Jeremy Hunt wants phone benefit claims scrapped
Former chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt says benefit applications by phone should be scrapped and those with moderate anxiety and depression should be treated, not parked on benefits, to cut the UK's rising welfare bill.
DWP 'Last Resort' Enforcement Powers Start in Six Weeks
New DWP enforcement powers under the Public Authorities Act 2025 will take effect from October 2026, allowing direct bank account recovery and potential driving bans for persistent non-payers with debts over £1,000.
Jet2Villas adds Galicia as Brits seek alternatives to Balearics
Jet2Villas has added Galicia to its portfolio for the first time, as the northern Spanish region grows in popularity with UK holidaymakers seeking an alternative to Andalucia and the Canary Islands.
Liverpool £70m Gakpo Talks Continue as Jones Deal Agreed
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is valued at £70m in talks with Tottenham, while Curtis Jones has agreed a £30m move to Inter Milan with a medical booked.
Gabriel Jesus Offered Premier League Transfer Exit
Arsenal have fielded enquiries from Everton and Ipswich for Gabriel Jesus as the Brazilian striker eyes a Premier League stay amid a summer rebuild.
EasyJet Ends Leeds Bradford Flights January 2027
EasyJet will withdraw all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport on 5 January 2027, axing six routes including Barcelona, Paris, Belfast, Malaga, Mallorca and Geneva.
Royal Mail Warns of Severe Delays to Middle East Post
Royal Mail has issued a warning of severe delays for parcels and letters to nine Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Qatar, and the UAE, due to ongoing regional turmoil.
Angela Rayner Defends £100K Speaking Fees on Sky News
Housing secretary Angela Rayner insists speaking fees are not a second job, despite previously condemning MPs for having second jobs, during a tense Sky News interview.
Car-free Clovelly takes tourists back in time in North Devon
Clovelly, a car-free fishing village in North Devon, preserves its timeless character with cobbled streets, independent shops, and an entry fee for maintenance.
Eye in the Sky on BBC iPlayer Hailed as Greatest War Film
The 2015 British war thriller 'Eye in the Sky', starring Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman, is available on BBC iPlayer and has been called a 'genuinely breathtaking masterpiece' by fans.
Millions of BT and Sky Users to Get Turbocharged Broadband Upgrade
BT’s Openreach is rolling out XGS-PON technology to more UK homes, offering speeds up to 8Gbps, 28 times faster than typical broadband, with a million users expected by year-end.
Octopus Energy Offers Free Weekend Electricity to Customers
Octopus Energy is offering free weekend electricity through Weekend Happy Hours, but customers must join the Octoplus rewards scheme and cut weekday usage.
James Bond film hailed as 'best ever' airs on ITV tonight
Skyfall, the 2012 James Bond film with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating and $1.1 billion box office, airs on ITV tonight at 10.45pm.
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