64 m. ago Freddie Flintoff quits job in row over pay as cricket icon blasts 'I'm worth more'

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff returned to cricket coaching after suffering and recovering from a horrific crash whilst filming an unaired series of Top Gear for the BBC

Events

98 m. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists brutal Man Utd cuts were needed to force out 'mediocrity'

The Manchester United owner has been speaking about his first 18 months at Old Trafford, during which time he's overseen 450 job cuts

Politics

3 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe doubles down on brutal Manchester United cost

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opened up on the savage job losses and brutal cost-cutting measures he claims were necessary to keep the club financially viable

Politics

7 h. ago Government plans to merge benefits could save billions, says think tank

Merging jobseeker’s allowance and employment support allowance could save between £2 billion and £3 billion a year, the IFS has said.

Politics

8 h. ago United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains

The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest U.S. funding cuts to the world body

Politics

9 h. ago Le Tissier realises WCL dream to earn Manchester United win against Vålerenga

It was hardly thrilling and it was not the entertaining opening to life in the Women’s Champions League that Manchester United might have hoped for but, more important than that, the English side got up and running with three points as they beat Vålerenga in a low-key affair in Leigh.Maya Le Tissier’s penalty kick was enough to beat the Norwegian side on Marc Skinner’s team’s debut in the league phase on a night that will enter the club’s history books but will not live long in the memory for drama nor excitement. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Barry Ferguson insists Rangers job is top dollar as he fires title race rally cry and tells new man what he must do

The former captain isn't having any chat that the job isn't as appealing as it has been in the past

Events

12 h. ago US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent daysUS politics live – latest updatesThe deadlock over ending the US government shutdown deepened on Wednesday, with senators once again rejecting competing bills to restart funding as Democrats and Republicans remain dug in on their demands for reopening federal agencies.The funding lapse has forced offices, national parks and other federal government operations to close or curtail operations, while employees have been furloughed. Signs of strain have mounted in recent days in the parts of the federal government that remained operational, with staffing shortages reported at airports across the US as well as air traffic control centers. Further disruptions may come next week, when US military personnel and other federal workers who remain on the job will not receive paychecks, unless the government reopens. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago Can you tell how rich we are just by looking at our faces? We asked five women with salaries from £12,000 to £220,000 to reveal exactly how much they spend on their looks

Is how much you earn written all over your face?

Economics

14 h. ago Tom Daley, Joe Marler and Clare Balding set to earn huge payday on BBC's Celebrity Traitors

The BBC's new series of Celebrity Traitors will see 19 famous faces compete, including the likes of Tom Daley, Clare Balding and Joe Marler

Politics

15 h. ago Clubs target groundbreaking £4.3bn TV rights deal for European football competitions

Disney or Netflix may snap up Champions League gamesMedia rights for 2027 and 2033 could see 10% increaseEurope’s top clubs are aiming to earn at least €5bn (£4.3bn) annually from the sale of television rights to Champions League, Europa League and Conference League games in the next cycle, potentially sealing a 10% increase on their current value.The first media rights tenders for the period between 2027 and 2033 will be launched this month. In a groundbreaking move, one game in each matchweek could be streamed globally by the same provider, which would have the first pick from that round of games. It leaves open the possibility that Disney or Netflix could screen Champions League games. Continue reading...

Economics

15 h. ago Monty Don shares the one key job to do in your garden this October

Gardens across the UK could benefit from some extra care in autumn, the expert says

Politics

15 h. ago Isle of Mull job opportunity for couple with £60k salary and cottage with garden included

A "beautiful" estate on a Scottish island is looking for two people to relocate.

Economics

16 h. ago Man Utd receive brutal Eddie Howe response as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘stuck’ with Ruben Amorim

Manchester United have been given a transfer deadline in the wake of manager Ruben Amorim's 'surprise' comment after the Magpies boss was linked with the Old Trafford job

Events

16 h. ago Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – UK politics live

The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairerVoting in the Labour deputy leadership election opens today. Lucy Powell, the former Commons leader, is seen as the favourite and, as Jessica Elgot reports, Powell told supporters yesterday that, if she is elected, she will use the post to argue for changes in the way the government is operating. “We can’t sugarcoat the fact that things aren’t going well,” she said.Powell is no longer a government minister and, if she is elected deputy leader, she will do the job from the backbenches. In an interview on Newsnight last night, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary standing against Powell, said a Powell victory would be “destabilising” for the party. She said:[Electing Powell] risks destabilising the party we best achieve what we need to do together when we have those fierce conversations, including disagreements, behind closed doors.Members need to understa...

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17 h. ago The huge fee Tom Daley, Joe Marler and Clare Balding will earn for Celeb Traitors appearance

The BBC’s Celebrity Traitors spin-off will feature a line-up of big names, including Clare Balding, Joe Marler and Tom Daley, with their respective salaries to appear on the show now being revealed

Politics

17 h. ago Ricky Gervais on how losing his job aged 37 changed his life

The 64-year-old was made redundant from his position at a radio station in 1998

Politics

17 h. ago Ryan Reynolds told Wrexham should turn to manager who survived just 30 days in last job

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds have been informed by an old player who they should pick as their next manager if Phil Parkinson leaves his role at the Championship club

Society

17 h. ago Massive Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar is cheaper than Tesco and Asda and perfect for Christmas

The 850g Cadbury Dairy Milk Gift Bar is perfect for sharing and is now cheaper than ever, with Amazon Prime Day slashing it to less than Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda

Politics

18 h. ago Skint teacher takes on second job at McDonald's 'to make ends meet'

The high school teacher told how they were also working as a shift manager to supplement her income.

Society