20 minutes ago Everton owner Moshiri makes pledge over £451m debt if takeover drags on

Debt would be converted into shares to avoid paymentMoshiri committed to waiving debt in Friedkin dealFarhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club has not been sold by the time new Premier League regulations on shareholder loans come into force.The Everton owner has committed to waiving the huge debt on completion of his planned sale to the Friedkin Group, and will covert it to equity if it appears that will not happen before 11 January. From that date shareholder loans will become subject to a fair market value test by the league after last week’s vote on associated party transaction rules to which opposition was led by Manchester City. Continue reading...

Economics

27 minutes ago Loungers agrees to be bought by US firm Fortress Investment Group for £338m

The offer for the UK hospitality group, which operates the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands across 280 venues nationwide, was made through a newly-formed investment vehicle

Economics

31 minutes ago Future of BBC's MasterChef Christmas special REVEALED as Gregg Wallace quits show amid misconduct probe

The BBC have revealed the future of the Masterchef festive specials this Christmas - despite the announcement that Gregg Wallace will be stepping down from the show.

Politics

38 minutes ago Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers withdraw anonymity application for 43 playersWorld Rugby, RFU and WRU want end to delays in caseFour more former British & Irish Lions have been revealed to be part of the group of players participating in legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union over allegations they sustained brain injuries playing the sport. Lee Byrne, Gareth Cooper, Harry Ellis and Phil Greening, who toured with the Lions between 2001 and 2009, are among a group of 43 who can now be identified when their lawyers withdrew their application for anonymity after a hearing to discuss the matter last week.Also among the 43 are the England World Cup-winner Heather Stirrup, and a number of former internationals including Scotland’s David Denton, Wales’s Jonathan Thoma...

Events

40 minutes ago Reece James: Chelsea to provide mental support to club captain after latest setback

Chelsea are doing all they can to release their mental burden on Reece James after he was dealt another injury setback with no date set for his return to action

Politics

40 minutes ago ‘Emotionally daunting’: Thanksgiving feels different for those affected by Hurricane Helene

After recent hurricanes devastated US south-east, some look to community as food and water remain in low supplyTucker Shelton grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and then studied and taught yoga around the world – Italy, New Zealand, Thailand – which made him realize there was something special about life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.“Being here feels like I’m being hugged by the trees and the mountains,” Shelton, 36, said. “People care about the town, the area they live in.” Continue reading...

Politics

40 minutes ago Joan Armatrading: ‘I love The Beano – in fact, I was in it, having a slap

The singer-songwriter answers your questions on the bank robber that inspired her, playing with Bob Dylan and Clarke Peters, and her love of classic comicsI’m not sure we have been in a more depressing, hope-bashing time since 1945. What can the ordinary person do? eamonmccWell, the title of my new album is How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean. I have no answers and I haven’t met anybody who has, but I hope we get rebooted to something a bit more balanced. I think we’ve become polarised because when you’re face to face with somebody, things such as body language and eye contact stop us doing certain things. That doesn’t happen on social media, then it spills into the real world. We’re not going to get rid of all wars and disagreements, but the album title is asking how on earth...

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48 minutes ago Travellers can buy a holiday to Bali or Disneyland from £89 in Wowcher's Black Friday deal

Wowcher is offering a limited time deal on its popular Ultimate Mystery Holiday, with the special offer available from 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 until December 4

Economics

52 minutes ago Gary Neville admits being ‘selfish’ with his comments on Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Manchester United icon Gary Neville has given his thoughts on Pep Guardiola's new Manchester City contract and the club's future without the mastermind - who he admittedly hoped would have left by now

Politics

67 minutes ago Royal Mail: what delivery and service changes could happen as billionaire Daniel Kretinsky nears takeover deal

Potential delivery and service changes are afoot as Daniel Kretinsky approaches a takeover deal

Economics