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 […]
BBC News Those who were on leave were told the plans would already be under way by the time they returned, according to a senior civil servant familiar with the discussions. Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA union which represents senior civil servants, welcomed the changes to the structure of government but cautioned that […]
BBC News The last two circuits, Silverstone and Spa, have been particularly difficult for them because of the lack of performance of their Honda engine. But even at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, a more corner-dependent track, they were four seconds off pole position, and more than three seconds off the Racing Bulls and […]
BBC News Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies. Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – rose more than 5% on Thursday after several days of increases as the US stepped up military […]
BBC News Aston Villa have announced the loan signing of Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 22-year-old’s transfer will “become permanent next summer should certain criteria be met”, said the Blues, with the Argentine already agreeing a four-year contract at Villa Park. The terms of the obligation to buy […]
