Three Welsh MPs join Burnham cabinet
Andy Burnham has appointed three Welsh MPs to his cabinet: Stephen Kinnock as Welsh secretary, Chris Bryant as Northern Irish secretary, and Kanishka Narayan as AI minister.
Category : Acquisitions
UK Energy Producer Baker Street Generation Enters Liquidation
Baker Street Generation Limited, a UK energy producer incorporated in 2018, has entered Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation. Liquidator Stuart Robb appointed to wind up operations and sell assets.
Rangers keen on Brighton winger Cozier-Duberry
Rangers are reportedly keen on Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, with Anderlecht's £5m bid rejected. The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Bolton and has been compared to Bukayo Saka.
Keegan's Legacy: Transfer Policy and Stand Renaming at Newcastle
Newcastle United honors Kevin Keegan with stand renaming or statue plans, as CEO David Hopkinson acknowledges his impact, contrasting with Mike Ashley's era.
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Premier League Transfers on Track to Shatter £3bn Record
Three £100m+ transfers in one window for first time, with Elliot Anderson (£116m), Morgan Rogers (£117m), and Sandro Tonali (£100m) leading the way. Market distortions expected.
Arsenal Sign Christos Tzolis for £33.8m as Third Summer Transfer
Arsenal are set to complete their third summer signing as Greek winger Christos Tzolis arrives for a medical after a £33.8m deal with Club Brugge.
Man Utd open talks for £51m Manu Kone amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest
Manchester United have initiated formal discussions with Roma to sign £51m-rated France midfielder Manu Kone, aiming to beat Liverpool and Arsenal in the transfer race.
Mitie Agrees to £3.1bn Takeover by OCS Group
Mitie has accepted a £3.1bn takeover offer from OCS Group, representing a 45% premium on its share price, as the outsourcing firm joins a growing list of UK-listed companies going private.
Powerball Launches in UK: £1bn Jackpot Prize
Powerball, the world's biggest lottery, launches in the UK with tickets now on sale. The first draw is Thursday, with jackpots starting at £12m and uncapped, potentially hitting £1bn.
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Thames Water Lenders Offer Golden Share to Avert Nationalisation
Thames Water's lenders propose a 'golden share' for the government in a revised £10bn rescue deal to prevent nationalisation, amid reports Andy Burnham could temporarily take over the debt-laden firm.
Powerball Tickets Now on Sale in UK for First Time
UK players can now buy Powerball tickets for £4 per line, with draws three times a week. The jackpot is currently £300 million, odds of winning are 1 in 292 million.
World of Paw Patrol at Chessington: Long Queues Mar Fun
Despite a £15 million immersive PAW Patrol zone at Chessington World of Adventures, weekday queues over an hour for rides like Skye's Helicopter Heroes frustrated visitors, with empty seats and ride breakdowns adding to delays.
Burnham scraps VAT on electricity bills as PM
New PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills from October 1, saving families around £45, but faces Labour row over funding via cancelled Digital ID programme.
Energy VAT cut 'does not address scale of what households are facing'
Removing VAT from electricity bills from October will cut £45 off a typical annual bill, but experts say it does not address the scale of household struggles amid high energy prices.
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Grocery inflation slows to 2.6%, lowest since Dec 2024
Grocery price inflation fell to 2.6% in July, the lowest since December 2024, as heatwaves and the World Cup drove 497 million supermarket trips, the most since March 2020.
Three ways Xabi Alonso can line up with Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea for £117m. Here are three ways Xabi Alonso could deploy him, including on the left, partnering Cole Palmer, or on the right.
UK Borrowing Falls by a Third in June, Relief for New Chancellor
UK public sector net borrowing fell to £16 billion in June, 33.1% less than last year, beating forecasts by £300 million and offering early relief to new Chancellor John Healey.
UK Job Vacancies Fall, Private Sector Wage Growth Below 3%
UK job vacancies fell by 7,000 to 712,000 in the three months to June, driven by small businesses. Private sector wage growth dropped below 3% for the first time since 2020, while unemployment held at 4.9%.
Man Utd Lead Arsenal in Manu Kone Race After Opening Talks
Manchester United have opened formal talks with Roma for midfielder Manu Kone, valued at £51m, ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool. The France international impressed at the World Cup, drawing praise from Patrick Vieira.
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Newcastle's Willock Attracts Besiktas Interest
Joe Willock, Newcastle United's £25m midfielder, faces an uncertain summer as Turkish club Besiktas shows interest. With one year left on his deal, the club must consider bids.
Celtic Boost: Haissem Hassan Exit Cleared by Oviedo Boss
Real Oviedo boss Julian Calero opens door for Haissem Hassan to join Celtic as release clause drops to £10m. Celtic also revive interest in Kasper Hogh and Kyogo Furuhashi.
Man Utd Sign Thompson, Rashford 'Relaxed' About Return
Manchester United have completed the £8m signing of Tottenham youngster Tynan Thompson. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is 'relaxed' about returning to training after Barcelona opted not to sign him permanently.
Sky Confirms Free Global Roaming for Diamond Customers
Sky offers free global roaming in 120 destinations to Sky VIP Diamond members, saving up to £8/day vs rivals like EE and Vodafone. Check your account now.
Man Utd Sign Tynan Thompson from Tottenham for £4m
Manchester United have signed 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham for an initial £4m, rising to £8m with add-ons, despite the teenager having no first-team appearances.
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Man Utd complete Thompson signing, Rashford future uncertain
Manchester United have signed Tottenham prospect Tynan Thompson for £4m plus add-ons, while Marcus Rashford is open to returning to training after his Barcelona loan and World Cup bronze.
Man United Missed Out on Ballon d'Or Winner and World Cup Hero
Manchester United failed to sign future Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho and World Cup hero Toni Kroos, among others, as Michael Carrick builds his squad for the Premier League season.
Alinea Furniture Relaunches After Liquidation
Furniture brand Alinea returns after liquidation, acquired by Chinese e-commerce group Aosom. Stores to reopen under franchise model.
British Business Bank triples profit to £426m
The government-owned British Business Bank reported a pre-tax profit of £426 million for the year to March, nearly triple the £144 million from the previous year, driven by higher investment valuations.
Burnham Cabinet: Rayner Returns, Reeves Out in Reshuffle
New PM Andy Burnham unveils his top team: John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, Angela Rayner returns, while Rachel Reeves and David Lammy depart.
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Bridgerton Perfume 30% Off: Save £12 on Summer Scents
The Perfume Shop offers 30% off the Bridgerton Fragrance Collection until July 22, with scents like Dearest Rebel Vanilla reduced by £12, perfect for summer daytime wear.
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