Burnham urged to face down banks, water firms and tech billionaires
TUC chief Paul Nowak will urge Andy Burnham to rewire the economy for all workers, not just the uber rich, and to tax big banks' profits.
Category : Acquisitions
Poundstretcher owner Fortress in talks to buy Poundland
Poundstretcher owner Fortress Investment Group is reportedly in talks to buy rival Poundland from Gordon Brothers, with a sale sought before the end of October.
Millions to get DWP Winter Fuel Payment letters from October
Around nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive DWP letters from October confirming their Winter Fuel Payment, with payments of £100-£300 made from November.
Google Pixel Watch 3 price cut by £60 in EE deal
EE has cut the Google Pixel Watch 3 SIM-free price to £329, down from £389, saving shoppers £60 on the smartwatch.
UK police forces 'waste' £123m on new uniforms
UK police forces spent £123,557,224 on new uniforms over three years, with 21 forces disposing of all used clothing instead of washing and reusing them, according to FOI data.
Liverpool transfer concern as three staff exits confirmed
Liverpool have confirmed three recruitment staff departures, including sporting director Richard Hughes, amid concerns over Ifeanyi Ndukwe's loan spell at Levante.
JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years.
Ukraine seeks to seize water firm owned by billionaire family
Ukraine is seeking to seize a water company jointly owned by the Patarkatsishvili family and a Russian oligarch, amid legal and bureaucratic obstacles.
Farage insists he 'can't be bought' amid Reform scandal
Nigel Farage declared he "can't be bought" at Reform UK's conference, but Channel 4 sting footage suggests his aides were willing to break donation laws.
Martinelli snubs Arteta in farewell after £60m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli completed a £60m move to Al-Hilal and his farewell message to Arsenal made no mention of Mikel Arteta, following an 'uncomfortable' end to his career at the club.
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices and bond yields weigh on sentiment
London stocks fell on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and bond yields pushed investors to the sidelines, with looming US jobs data adding to the cautious mood.
Chelsea confirm Deivid Washington Deadline Day exit
Chelsea have confirmed Deivid Washington's departure to BlueCo sister club Strasbourg on transfer Deadline Day, after the striker made three senior appearances for the Blues.
Man Utd: Rashford stays as Barcelona reopen Balde talks
Marcus Rashford is set to stay at Manchester United this season, with CEO Omar Berrada confirming the forward's return, while Barcelona have reopened talks over Alejandro Balde.
Readers Share Their Most Rewarding Tiny Accomplishments
From fixing a dripping tap to finally clearing out a drawer, readers reveal the small tasks that bring outsized satisfaction and a sense of quiet triumph.
Arsenal agree £8.57m Gabriel Jesus deal with Barcelona
Arsenal have agreed an £8.57million transfer for Gabriel Jesus to join Barcelona, with further add-ons included in the deal before the window closes.
AA faces £5bn takeover bid from German insurer Allianz
Allianz is reportedly considering a £5bn takeover of breakdown recovery group AA, with private equity firm EQT also named as a bidder.
IKEA and Xbox unveil YXSTABY gaming furniture range
IKEA and Xbox launch the YXSTABY collection on October 1, 2026, featuring nine pieces of gaming furniture and homeware designed to blend into living spaces.
Man Utd set to sell Toby Collyer to West Brom in £7.6m deal
Manchester United are set to sell academy graduate Toby Collyer to West Bromwich Albion in a deal worth up to £7.6m, with a 40% sell-on clause included.
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 amounts £100-£300
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payment 2026 amounts: eligible pensioners receive between £100 and £300, with some only getting £100.
Goodwin profits more than double on defence spending rise
Defence supplier Goodwin saw trading profits surge 118% to £77.5m, driven by increased military spending and strong demand from UK and US navy programmes.
Man City Enzo Fernandez transfer update after Chelsea squad snub
Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea's Carabao Cup squad against Luton, fueling Man City transfer links. City are confident of a six-year deal, according to reports.
Sagna warns Arsenal against more left-wing signings
Bacary Sagna has warned Arsenal against further left-wing signings, saying Tzolis, Eze and Madueke cover the position and the squad should not be overloaded.
Chelsea ready last-ditch Alex Scott bid as Fernandez nears £120m exit
Chelsea are ready to make a last-ditch mega offer for Alex Scott as Enzo Fernandez edges closer to a £120m Manchester City exit. Bournemouth have rejected £64m.
Multi-millionaire reveals surprising marriage success rules
Manchester businessman James Dooley and wife Kerri follow unusual rules for marriage success, including never speaking during the day and avoiding gifts.
Swansea City tipped to join race for QPR centre-back
Swansea City are reportedly keen on QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter, with Watford also interested. Sources at Swansea have played down the move, though a centre-back remains a priority before Tuesday's deadline.
Gatwick profits fall as Iran war hits passenger numbers
Gatwick airport reported half-year pre-tax profits of £136.5 million, down 18% year-on-year, as the Iran war reduced passenger numbers by 4.7% to 19.1 million.
Minteh to Liverpool stalls as Brighton demand £80m
Liverpool's move for Yankuba Minteh has stalled after Brighton demanded £80m, a price the Reds are unwilling to meet despite a previous £60m offer.
Farage vows to ditch 'job tax' and slash EU red tape in huge boost
Reform UK unveils a support package for small firms, including scrapping EU data laws, reversing Labour's NI hike, and cutting tax on overtime.
Tottenham's £85m Savio Signing Raises Spending Pressure
Tottenham's £85m Savio deal pushes summer spending over £300m, increasing pressure on Roberto De Zerbi after a poor opening defeat.
Arsenal's Dream Window: Alvarez Breakthrough and £50m Sale
Arsenal could end the transfer window with a blockbuster move for Julian Alvarez, funded by a £50m Martinelli sale to Al-Hilal, with exits also expected for Nwaneri, Jesus, Vieira and Nelson.
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