BA Flight Cancelled After Crew's Drunken Binge
A British Airways flight from Barbados to London was cancelled after crew members reportedly engaged in a drinking session, causing one to collapse. Up to 336 passengers were affected.
Category : Acquisitions
Celtic in talks to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirms talks to bring back free agent Kelechi Iheanacho, while Camilo Duran nears £6m move and goalkeeper search continues.
Newcastle reject Bruno Guimaraes exit talk amid Arsenal interest
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Bruno Guimaraes despite Arsenal interest, with the club confident the captain will stay.
Bruno Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to leave for Arsenal, with the Gunners preparing a £60m bid. Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder.
FTSE 100 drops 1.7% as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over
The FTSE 100 closed down 176.84 points (1.7%) as oil prices surged after Trump said the Iran ceasefire is over, hitting airline stocks while energy shares rose.
Man United agree £50m Andrey Santos deal with Chelsea
Manchester United have agreed a £50 million package to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with Michael Carrick set to confirm his first signing as manager.
Man Utd Contact Ryerson Over £25m Summer Transfer
Manchester United have approached Borussia Dortmund wing-back Julian Ryerson over a potential summer transfer, with the Norway international valued at £25m after a stellar season and World Cup displays.
UK Boat Maker Urban Powerboat Services Goes into Administration
Urban Powerboat Services Limited, a British boat manufacturer founded in 2023, has entered administration. Joint administrators from Leading have been appointed to oversee the process.
Thousands of Pensions Delayed for Months – 'Persistent Failures'
6,700 civil service pensioners face months-long delays; 4,500 bereaved relatives await payments. MPs report constituents losing homes, taking minimum-wage jobs. Capita blamed.
Joe Gomez's Value to Liverpool Higher Than Ever
Joe Gomez enters his 11th pre-season at Liverpool as a vital defender, with young signings Jacquet and Leoni needing time, making him indispensable for Andoni Iraola's new era.
ITVX Offers All Harry Potter Films for Free Streaming
ITVX now streams all eight Harry Potter films and three Fantastic Beasts movies for free, marking a new Warner Bros deal. Fans can enjoy the franchise during its 25th anniversary.
UK Housebuilders Face £4.5bn Lawsuit Over Price Fixing
A collective lawsuit on behalf of 700,000 new-build homeowners seeks £2.2bn-£4.5bn from seven largest UK housebuilders for alleged competition law breaches, potentially driving industry reform.
Telstra Outage, Brereton Probes Dropped, Modi Visits Australia
Telstra outage disrupts thousands; Sarah Henderson defends triple zero tests. Two Brereton complaints dropped. Modi begins Australia visit. Rugby league diplomacy plan announced.
NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Sixers Win Big
Philadelphia 76ers land Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade, while Celtics and Lakers struggle in early NBA free agency moves.
Sam Kerr's NWSL Return: Impact on Gotham FC and League
Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL after seven years, signing with Gotham FC through 2030. The move signals ambition for the club and league, with Kerr aiming to add a US championship to her accolades.
Oil Surges, Stocks Slide as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Oil prices jumped 5%, stock markets fell globally, and bond yields rose after US-Iran strikes and Trump declared the ceasefire 'over'.
Oil Prices Soar After Iran Attacks Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rose 5% to over $78 a barrel after Iran attacked three tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the sharpest increase since the US-Iran ceasefire began. Trump declared the ceasefire 'over.'
Bridgend Bank to Become Bar and Nightclub Under New Plans
Plans to transform the former Barclays bank in Bridgend into a ground-floor bar and first-floor nightclub have been submitted to the local council for approval.
Man City beat Arsenal to £12.5m Monga deal and poach Nduka
Manchester City have secured a £12.5m deal for Leicester winger Jeremy Monga and are set to sign Arsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka, dealing a double transfer blow to their Premier League title rivals.
Rashford Transfer Deadline Set by Man Utd at World Cup
Manchester United have set an August 9 deadline to sell Marcus Rashford, who is with England at the World Cup. The forward wants to leave but a Barcelona return is off after they signed Anthony Gordon.
Tyler Dibling Transfer Decision: Everton Weigh Up RB Leipzig Interest
Everton face a dilemma over Tyler Dibling after RB Leipzig's interest. The £35m signing has struggled, with the lowest ECHO player rating average of 5.56. Should they sell or show patience?
Asda Appoints New George CEO, Plans 100 New Standalone Stores
Asda has appointed Helen Connolly as CEO of its George clothing brand and announced plans to open 100 standalone stores over five years as part of a major expansion.
Man United Face £80m Transfer Problem Without Solution
Manchester United are struggling to sign a Casemiro replacement this summer. After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, they now face an £80m price tag for Alex Scott, with Arsenal and Man City also interested.
Arbeloa Left Liverpool After Johnson Signing Baffled Him
Alvaro Arbeloa's 2009 move to Real Madrid was triggered by Liverpool's £17.5m signing of Glen Johnson, a decision that baffled the defender after a near-title-winning season.
Man City Insert Two Clauses in Galvez Deal
Manchester City have banked around £427,000 from Tom Galvez's permanent move to Go Ahead Eagles, with clauses for 30% sell-on and a buy-back option. Sales exceed £25m this summer.
London's 10 Most and Least Expensive Postcodes for Rent
Average room rent in London falls to £915pcm, down 0.2% year-on-year, but parts of southeast London see double-digit rises. SpareRoom data reveals SW7 as priciest at £1,599pcm and E12 cheapest at £729pcm.
DWP Considers £25 Summer Heatwave Payment Scheme
Experts propose a Warm Weather Payment for DWP claimants amid rising UK heatwaves, mirroring the existing £25 Cold Weather Payment scheme for winter.
Over 50 Post Office Branches to Close as Morrisons Daily Shuts
More than 50 Post Office branches across the UK will permanently close by early October due to Morrisons' decision to shut loss-making Morrisons Daily convenience stores acquired in its £190m McColl's rescue deal.
Man Utd in Talks for World Cup Hero Ryerson at £25.6m
Manchester United have held talks with Borussia Dortmund over Julian Ryerson, valued at £25.6m, after his World Cup performances for Norway caught their attention as they plan summer transfers.
Everton Academy Restructure: New Appointments and U21 Coach Role Removed
Everton have removed the Under-21s head coach position as part of an academy restructure, with Paul Tait departing after 16 years. New appointments include Carl Darlington, Dave Hughes, Ben Dickson, and Nick Chadwick.
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