British Cycling launches action plan in response to negative survey feedback British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”. The Times has reported that a confidential survey, funded
‘Everyone’s together in this’ – Marc Guehi praises Man City’s united front Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. City were beaten 4-2 by Paris St Germain in
Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate casts doubt on return to management Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months. Southgate spent eight years in charge of England before resigning after seeing his side beaten by Spain in the
Meghan says ‘it’s great to be back’ at first joint engagement since UK return The Duchess of Sussex declared “it’s great to be back” as Meghan and the Duke of Sussex were cheered at their first joint engagement on British soil since their return to the UK. Harry and Meghan were welcomed to the Community
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children. Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court that Donaldson, 63, had shown no “regret, apology or shame” after
Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump. The Prime Minister was asked by reporters if he agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assessment that Mr Trump had
Healey warned bank taxes will stifle growth as he faces competing Budget demands Chancellor John Healey is facing competing demands to raise billions in extra taxes – including on banks – and to cut business costs as he prepares to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s Government. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates Almost half a million people are set to receive a pay rise thanks to increases in the voluntary Real Living Wage announced today. Rates will increase by 65p to £14.10-an-hour across the UK and by 65p to £15.45 in London. The new rates will benefit workers at almost
Blondie to release first album in nine years New wave band Blondie will release their first album in nine years, featuring the final recording of drummer Clem Burke. The new record, entitled High Noon, will be released in February 2027 and will feature contributions from Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, Lucius and
Met Police confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be reopening a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in its handling of the case The 58-year-old Irish writer was arrested at Heathrow Airport after flying in from