VW considers cutting 100,000 jobs globally
Volkswagen, the UK's best-selling car brand, is considering cutting 100,000 jobs and closing four German factories as part of a major overhaul. Trade unions and shareholders oppose the plans.
Category : Acquisitions
Arsenal Urged to Abandon £60m Bruno Guimaraes Move
Former Newcastle winger Chris Waddle advises Arsenal to pull out of a £60m transfer for Bruno Guimaraes, questioning the logic of signing a nearly 30-year-old midfielder for a high fee with no resale value.
Game of Thrones Coins Launched by Royal Mint
The Royal Mint launches collectable 'ice and fire' 50p coins for Game of Thrones' 15th anniversary, with prices from £15 to £2,420.
Kane's Ballon d'Or Hopes Boosted by France Exit
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or chances have increased after France's World Cup semi-final loss to Spain, eliminating three contenders including Kylian Mbappe. Kane has six goals in the tournament and faces Argentina next.
Tielemans Shirt Number Confirmed as Man Utd Complete Third Signing
Manchester United have signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m, with the Belgian midfielder handed the No18 shirt on a five-year deal until 2031.
Man Utd open talks to sign £51m World Cup star after Tielemans
Manchester United have opened talks to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £51m after completing the £35m signing of Youri Tielemans, as they target three more summer additions.
Celtic need four signings before Middlesbrough, says Mulgrew
Celtic have been told they need four signings before the next pre-season game against Middlesbrough to give the club a huge lift, with only Camilo Duran recruited so far.
TV Licence Holders Drop by Half a Million in a Year
The number of BBC TV licences dropped by 540,000 to 23.3 million in 2025/26, as households avoid licensable content. BBC CFO says trend accelerating, calls for funding reform.
Zara's 'Death Pants' Send Shoppers to Hospital
Zara's Flowing Wide Leg Trousers, dubbed 'death pants,' have caused injuries like fractures and cuts as the wide fabric trips wearers, with viral TikTok clips showing accidents.
US Chain Chipotle Faces Derision Over Mexico Plans
Chipotle's plan to sell Mexican food in Mexico has been met with widespread mockery, with locals questioning the authenticity and necessity of the US chain's expansion.
Leeds Refuse to Name Man Utd as Darlow Leaves for Old Trafford
Leeds United refused to mention bitter rivals Manchester United when confirming Karl Darlow's exit, as the goalkeeper joined the Red Devils on a free transfer, becoming their second summer signing.
Man Utd Sign Youri Tielemans for £35m from Villa
Manchester United have completed the £35million signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year contract, the club announced.
Man Utd Sign Youri Tielemans for £35m
Manchester United have completed the £35m signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, making the Belgium captain their third summer acquisition after triggering a release clause.
Graduate Makes Annual Salary in Two Days with Adult Content
Psychology and neuroscience graduate Isla Moon turned down a PhD offer after her adult content account earned her annual salary in just two days.
Man Utd Sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United have announced the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year contract, as part of a midfield overhaul that includes Andrey Santos.
Man Utd Complete £35m Tielemans Transfer from Aston Villa
Manchester United have activated Youri Tielemans' £35m release clause, signing the Belgium international from Aston Villa as part of their midfield rebuild. Tielemans becomes the club's second summer signing after Andrey Santos.
EuroMillions Results: £32m Jackpot Numbers for July 14
One player could win £32m in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, July 14, with a guaranteed £1m Millionaire Maker raffle. Check winning numbers here.
Arsenal must sign 'very special' winger to replace Trossard: Keown
Martin Keown says Arsenal are losing a 'fantastic servant' in Leandro Trossard and must have someone 'very special' lined up to replace him on the left wing, with Morgan Rogers a top target.
Everton Women Sign France U23 Forward Noemie Mouchon
Everton Women have signed France Under-23s international forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City, becoming their first addition of the summer transfer window.
Summer Etiquette: 47 Rules for Sun, Sea, and Social Grace
Expert guide to summer etiquette: when to go shirtless, drink early, share sunscreen, and navigate group holidays. 47 rules for hot-weather social grace.
North Sea Oil Industry Urges Burnham to Approve New Drilling
The UK's North Sea oil industry appeals to Andy Burnham's reindustrialisation agenda, urging approval for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects to boost domestic energy and manufacturing.
Photos of the Day: Chinese Hall, World Cup at No 10
The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world, including a Chinese waiting hall, World Cup mania at No 10, and more.
Brighton Sign Vuskovic for Club Record £46m
Brighton have signed 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record £46m, with the teenager signing a five-year deal after an impressive loan spell at Hamburg.
ICE Agents Fatally Shoot Man in Maine, 11th Under Trump
ICE agents fatally shot Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. He is the 11th person killed by federal immigration officials since Trump's second term began.
Johnson Gov't Wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid inquiry concluded that Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10bn on PPE due to flawed procurement, including a 'VIP lane' that favoured politically connected companies.
T rex fossil 'Gus' sells for $50.1m at auction, sets record
A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus sold at Sotheby's in New York for $50.1 million, becoming the most valuable dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction, surpassing the previous record of $44.6 million for a stegosaurus.
Rangers Reexamine Penrice Transfer, Ferguson Deal Delayed
Rangers have revived interest in James Penrice, with a deal 'reexamined' for the left-back. Meanwhile, Lewis Ferguson's move is delayed as Bologna demands £17m, and other midfield targets are pending.
Half Million Brits Ditch BBC Licence Fee in Biggest Drop Since Pandemic
539,000 households stopped paying the £180 annual BBC licence fee in the past year, the largest drop since COVID, plunging the broadcaster into financial turmoil.
Aston Villa Threaten to Haunt Newcastle Again
Newcastle United's pursuit of a goalkeeper is complicated by Aston Villa after losing Johan Manzambi to them. James Trafford is a target, but Villa's interest could thwart the Magpies again.
Elite Bathrooms Collapses into Administration
Elite Bathrooms Ltd, an Edinburgh-based luxury bathroom and bedroom fitting specialist, has entered voluntary liquidation, with a liquidator appointed on July 8 and winding-up proceedings starting July 13.
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