BBC News So what effect is all this having on the wider region? Firstly, it is important to note that two countries previously wracked by ruinous civil wars – Iraq and Syria – are now largely peaceful and stable, at least compared to where they were. The Gaza War is technically in a ceasefire, although […]
BBC News Available for over a year Today, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced ‘no prisoners will be let out’ under early release scheme until he has conducted an ‘urgent review’. The announcement comes after the widow of PC Andrew Harper described the possible early release of prisoners as ‘deplorable’, following reports that two of his […]
BBC News Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Brazil international Guimaraes is a priority target for the Gunners, with the midfielder keen to join the Premier League champions. Newcastle are aware of the 28-year-old’s preference to join Arsenal this summer. Talks over a potential move for Guimaraes are […]
BBC News One of the most talked about young players in England’s academy system, director of football Jason Wilcox was personally involved in persuading Gabriel to remain at United last summer. It is part of a concerted effort to bring promising young talents to the Old Trafford club, which Thompson’s arrival from Tottenham is part […]
BBC News The Hundred women’s competition, Lord’s London Spirit 80 all out (91 balls): Kapp 17 (12); MacDonald-Gay 4-17 Manchester Super Giants 86-3 (59 balls): Scholfield 22 (15); Kapp 2-18 Manchester Super Giants won by seven wickets Scorecard. Table Manchester Super Giants chased a target of 81 in just 59 balls as they thrashed London […]
BBC News After joining Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for £35m, Anderson became an integral player as the club finished seventh in the Premier League and qualified for Europe for the first time in 30 years. Last season, Anderson helped Forest to the Europa League semi-finals and was the Premier League leader for touches […]
BBC News MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have been ordered to pay £20,000 in damages to a journalist, after they illegally obtained his phone records. Former BBC Journalist Vincent Kearney took a case at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) in London. It is believed to be the first time that MI5 […]
BBC News A lump sum, equivalent of 25% of the annual ministerial salary, is payable when a minister stops holding office. Departing ministers who are aged over 65 or are reappointed within three weeks do not qualify. The 2025/26 accounts, external for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government record the severance payment for […]
