University of Greater Manchester ends vice-chancellor's contract
Sir George Holmes, embattled vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester, has had his contract terminated by the governing body, ending uncertainty over leadership.
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UEFA maintain FIFA boycott despite Infantino backing down
UEFA will still boycott FIFA tournaments as they lack confidence in Gianni Infantino, despite FIFA's backing of the president after crisis talks.
Grooming cases urgently identified ahead of early release
The PM has intervened to ensure grooming gang perpetrators are identified and excluded from early release, amid concerns over a loophole.
Two Labour figures in race to lead Manchester council
Garry Bridges and Thomas Robinson confirmed as candidates to replace Bev Craig as Manchester council leader, with a vote planned for September 1.
Birkenhead Wotsit Street removal to begin this month
Work to remove Birkenhead's infamous 'Wotsit Street' will start this month, with the council leader calling the £300,000 scheme a 'waste of money'.
Infantino apologises over 'errors' after World Cup sale plan row
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom have admitted 'mistakes were made' in setting out the plan to sell World Cup stakes.
Miliband denies Trump criticism harmed US ties
Ed Miliband hailed the US as the UK's closest ally after talks with Marco Rubio, saying his past comments about Donald Trump didn't come up.
Miliband hails UK-US ties as he sidesteps Trump criticism
Ed Miliband called the UK and US the 'closest of allies' after talks with Marco Rubio, but avoided questions about his past criticism of Trump.
Miliband avoids Trump criticism questions in Washington
Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump during talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, focusing on key global issues.
Miliband Dodges Trump Queries in Washington Talks
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband ignored questions about past Trump criticism during Washington talks with Marco Rubio, focusing on Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, and Gaza.
Miliband dodges Trump questions in Washington
Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump as he met Marco Rubio in Washington for talks on Hormuz, Ukraine, and Gaza.
Brit veteran trapped in Dubai denied mother's funeral
British veteran John Murphy, 60, has been trapped in Dubai for 10 years, unable to work or leave, and is now barred from attending his mother's funeral.
Swinney defends campaign after Sturgeon attack
John Swinney defends his Holyrood election campaign after Nicola Sturgeon's criticism, citing SNP win and biggest gap over opposition since devolution.
Princes Street on track for 'optimistic' deadline as £5m announced
Princes Street is on track to reopen by the council's 'optimistic' deadline, says Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth, who announced £5m in support for the fire-hit thoroughfare.
Infantino faces ban as FIFA crisis talks begin
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a lengthy ban and disciplinary action as he holds a crisis meeting in Morocco to save his job after a failed private equity deal.
Welsh residents 'living like prisoners' dealt new blow
Residents of Forge Mews in Bassaleg feel trapped after five years of bridge closure, with new funding bids rejected, leaving them without a timeline for replacement.
UK-US Ties Fragile as Miliband Heads to Washington
The UK's relationship with the US is at its most fragile, and Ed Miliband, who once vilified Trump, has been sent to mend fences.
Burnham's Emotional Words to Mum Outside No 10
PM Andy Burnham reveals he whispered about his dad during his hug with mum Eileen outside No 10, as his father watched from a care home 200 miles away.
Infantino calls FIFA crisis talks in Morocco amid resignation calls
Gianni Infantino has summoned senior FIFA officials to emergency talks in Morocco as pressure mounts, with 91 nations now calling for his resignation.
Infantino Crisis Talks Amid Blackmail Claims
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces crisis talks in Morocco after Jordan FA chief accuses him of blackmail, with 91 nations urging his ouster.
Infantino Crisis Talks Over Blackmail Claims
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has summoned senior officials to emergency talks in Morocco after Jordan FA chief accused him of blackmail, as 91 nations call for his ouster.
Michigan Primary: Trump-Backed Candidates Face Tests
Michigan's primary elections are underway, with key Senate and gubernatorial races testing the influence of Trump-backed candidates and shaping the midterm landscape.
FIFA crisis meeting called by Infantino amid backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting in Morocco as pressure mounts over his scrapped World Cup stake sale proposal.
Infantino's Fifa presidency at risk after World Cup plan collapse
Gianni Infantino's Fifa presidency is in severe peril after the collapse of his World Cup sell-off plan, with Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support.
Norris: Victims' families 'carrying the can' for prison failure
Justice Secretary Alex Norris says families affected by early release are 'carrying the can' for previous governments' failure to build enough prisons, after apologising to Pc Andrew Harper's family.
Sturgeon's SNP campaign claims 'nonsense', says minister
Scotland's education secretary has dismissed Nicola Sturgeon's claims that the SNP's election campaign lacked vision as 'nonsense', citing a historic victory.
Badenoch won't criticise Burnham for holiday after 2 weeks in No 10
Kemi Badenoch says she won't criticise Andy Burnham for taking a holiday two weeks into his premiership, but slams him for avoiding Parliament.
Everton fans demand review of 'disproportionate' sanctions
Everton Fan Advisory Board calls for urgent review of sanctioning criteria, citing 'hugely disproportionate penalties' compared to Chelsea's fine and suspended ban.
Government apologises to Pc Harper family over early release
The Government has apologised to Pc Andrew Harper's family as two of his killers remain eligible for early release under sentencing changes. Justice Secretary Alex Norris acknowledged the decision 'created harm' but said it was necessary to prevent prison
Burnham jets off on foreign holiday two weeks into PM role
Andy Burnham has gone on a foreign family holiday just over two weeks after becoming Prime Minister, with the government insisting it will continue to work as normal during his absence.
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