38 h. ago Seven Scottish football fathers and sons who worked together as Kevin Thelwell continues the trend at Rangers

Robbie Thelwell will join Rangers as their new head of recruitment but won't be the first or last to work with his dad

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52 h. ago Investigation launched into how Republican New Jersey governor hopeful got Democratic opponent’s military records

Sherrill says she was not allowed to walk at her 1994 Naval Academy graduation because she refused to ‘turn in’ her classmates implicated in a cheating scandal

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56 h. ago Steve Diamond exits Newcastle with Gregor Townsend set to take up Red Bull role

Scotland head coach Townsend is joining Newcastle’s owners Red Bull as a part-time adviser.

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4 d. ago Postwar Gaza authority potentially led by Tony Blair ‘would sideline Palestinians’

Draft plan’s critics say it hands power to international figures and splits Gaza from Palestinian Authority in West BankA plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority potentially headed by the former UK prime minister Tony Blair would sideline key Palestinian political figures, while giving significant authority to its chair on most key issues, according to a leaked confidential proposal.The 21-page draft document, seen by the Guardian and Haaretz in Israel, envisions the governance and reconstruction of postwar Gaza being led by international officials, with Palestinians relegated to subsidiary roles. It also proposes a Gaza investment promotion and economic development authority involving “public-private partnerships and blended finance instruments” aimed at delivering “commercially viable returns” for investors. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hiscox London Market international property head Yarrow to join QBE

Hiscox London Market international property head Yarrow to join QBE  Insurance Insider

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4 d. ago Former Wisconsin Democratic economic development head joins governor's race

The former state economic development director for Wisconsin is running for governor as a Democrat, promising to reject “divisive politics.”

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9 d. ago Manchester United announce huge appointment from Premier League rivals

Man Utd have unveiled the appointment of Stephen Torpey, who joins to become head of the club's academy.

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9 d. ago Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reveals what was said during phone call with Dani Dyer after she was forced to quit show

The head judge, 65, joined This Morning hosts Ben Shephard, 50, and Cat Deeley, 48, on Wednesday to discuss the shock departure of the TV personality after a devastating injury.

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1 week ago Global economy more resilient than expected amid Trump tariffs, OECD says

International body warns of slowdown next year, with UK growth expected to lose ground among G7 countriesBusiness live – latest updatesThe global economy has been more resilient than expected in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but is set to slow over the next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned.The Paris-based club of industrialised countries has upgraded its projection for global GDP this year, to 3.2% – up from the 2.9% it expected in its last forecast in June. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong leader unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance

Hong Kong's leader has announced plans to accelerate the development of an economic hub near its border with mainland China

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3 w. ago Wisconsin legislative feud erupts in public with lawmaker accused of threatening fellow legislators

A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers

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3 w. ago Higher defence spending is pointless without climate aid, says UN chief

Achim Steiner says cuts to development budget are shortsighted in an interconnected global economySpending more on defence will be pointless unless western governments also tackle the climate crisis in poor countries, the UN’s departing chief of international development has warned.“The more you restrict your ability to act by simply focusing on what’s happening inside your country, the more vulnerable you become,” said Achim Steiner, who recently completed his second term as administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), which works on overseas aid and lifting people out of poverty. “Vulnerability can then very quickly translate into a very real crisis scenario.” Continue reading...

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