12 minutes ago Gary Lineker lands new job as outgoing MOTD host agrees to coach in brand new league

Gary Lineker leads the most notable names in the newly-launched Baller League with a host of former Premier League stars and celebrities involved for the launch of the competition.

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72 minutes ago Wall Street hits record high after Scott Bessent nominated as US Treasury secretary – business live

Bonds rally and dollar dips as investors welcome choice of billionaire hedge fund manager Bessent as next Treasury secretaryNewsflash: A deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned that it is “too early to declare victory” in the fight against inflation.Clare Lombardelli has told a conference organised by King’s Business School this morning that inflation has fallen steeply over the past two years. But, she is concerned that there are signs that the process of “wage disinflation” may be slowing, which would keep the cost of living rising faster than the Bank’s target.The outlook for wages and services prices is unclear from here.We need to see more evidence that wage growth and services inflation will continue their journey down to target-consistent rates.The UK economy has made g...

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4 hours ago David de Gea is reborn and central to Fiorentina’s Serie A renaissance | Nicky Bandini

Goalkeeper is at heart of team reviving and defying expectations thanks to seven straight Serie A winsDavid de Gea said on day one that he wanted to “make history” with Fiorentina. Three months later, you could make a case he has already succeeded. The Viola won their seventh consecutive Serie A game on Sunday, 2-0 away to Como. Only once before – back in 1960 – have they achieved such a run in the Italian top-flight.The Spaniard has been essential. De Gea collected his fifth clean sheet against Como, more than any other goalkeeper has managed since he made his league debut on 15 September. He is having to work for them, too. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Wall Street heading for record high after Scott Bessent nominated as US Treasury secretary; Barclays fined £40m over 2008 Qatari deal – business live

Bonds rally and dollar dips as investors welcome choice of billionaire hedge fund manager Bessent as next Treasury secretaryNewsflash: A deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned that it is “too early to declare victory” in the fight against inflation.Clare Lombardelli has told a conference at the Bank this morning that inflation has fallen steeply over the past two years. But, she is concerned that there are signs that the process of “wage disinflation” may be slowing, which would keep the cost of living rising faster than the Bank’s target.The outlook for wages and services prices is unclear from here.We need to see more evidence that wage growth and services inflation will continue their journey down to target-consistent rates.The UK economy has made good progress on disinfla...

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5 hours ago Next Rangers manager odds: Former Liverpool and Chelsea bosses amongst favourites to replace Philippe Clement as ex

Rangers head coach Philippe Clement saw the pressure increase on his job after the 1-1 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox.

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5 hours ago Bob Geldof's emotional tribute to Liam Payne as revamped Band Aid 40 charity single is released

As creator Bob and radio host Zoe Ball played the track for listeners to hear, the Irish musician, 73, got choked up as he heard Liam's voice during One Direction 's part of the remix.

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14 hours ago Ed Sheeran buys luxury London office block for £8.25million in bizarre career move as he expands his £70million investment portfolio

The singer, 33, splashed £8.25million on the piece of prime real estate in the heart of London's Soho and can now add office manager to his impressive list of career highlights.

Economics

15 hours ago Awkward moment Ed Sheeran interrupts new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's interview live on Sky Sports... as fans blast 'rude' popstar following bizarre intervention

A seemingly frustrated Amorim was being interviewed pitchside by Sky Sports after the 1-1 draw at Portman Road when Sheeran made an appearance to exchange words with Redknapp.

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20 hours ago Roy Keane 'involved in heated exchange with Ipswich fan' after Manchester United draw

Former Red Devils captain managed Tractor Boys between 2009 and 2011

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23 hours ago Director of Brad Pitt and George Clooney hit says he ‘returned money’ for sequel as he doesn’t trust AppleTV+

‘Wolfs’ filmmaker Jon Watts says he ‘no longer trusted’ Apple TV+ ‘as a creative partner’

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