30 h. ago Why Manchester United could be forced to sell Bruno Fernandes — with Bayern Munich and PSG among suitors

Europa League final defeat has left Ruben Amorim’s side in financial bother

Politics

57 h. ago Man Utd put every player up for sale as dire financial crisis emerges

United face a huge financial crisis after missing out on Champions League football next season - and will be forced to sell big-name players to make up the shortfall

Economics

4 d. ago ‘I think of those I left behind in prison’: Iran’s Jafar Panahi on life as a banned film

He’s been jailed, gone on hunger strike and been forced to sell his house for bail. In his first newspaper interview for 15 years, the great director explains why every film is worth the consequencesIn February 2023 Jafar Panahi walked free from Iran’s Evin prison after nearly seven months behind bars. Friends and supporters had gathered to greet him, but the moment of release felt bittersweet and he struggled to adjust back to civilian life afterwards. In the weeks that followed he developed a habit. He’d drive his car back and forth on the road that paralleled the high prison walls, pining for those who were still inside. “These people had become my people,” he says. “I thought, ‘How could I go and leave them behind?’”Panahi makes humane, heartfelt pictures about life in Iran. He refers to these as “social films”, although this definition cuts no ice with the Iranian government, which has ruled them to be “propaganda against the system” and therefore hazardous, offensive material....

Events

4 d. ago UK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal – but says it comes four years too late

Simon Spurrell was forced to sell his business because of £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tapeA British cheese maker who was forced to sell his business because of a £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tape has welcomed the new deal with Brussels – but says it comes four years too late.Simon Spurrell, who made headlines when he highlighted prohibitive export costs after the UK’s exit from the single market, said he was delighted the “grownups are back in the room” and he will now consider relaunching his business as long as the details are confirmed. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Real Madrid star to spark Premier League transfer battle due to Jude Bellingham issue

Real Madrid could be forced to sell Rodrygo this summer, with the Brazilian unhappy about his role at the club and feeling "displaced" while Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham take centre stage

Politics

1 week ago Jennifer Aniston 'furious' with police for revealing address of LA home as Friends' star fears she may be forced to sell $21 million property after her front gate was rammed by 'stalker'

A source said: 'Jen is furious with the LAPD for releasing where she lives. They gave her exact block address. Since the incident she has had fans coming to her gate, hoping to get a glimpse of her'

Society

1 week ago Jennifer Aniston 'furious' with police for revealing address of LA home as Friends' star fears she may be forced to sell £16 million property after her front gate was rammed by 'stalker'

A source said: 'Jen is furious with the LAPD for releasing where she lives. They gave her exact block address. Since the incident she has had fans coming to her gate, hoping to get a glimpse of her'

Economics

2 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan lived on £130,000 canal boat but snooker star was forced to sell again

Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed a fortune thanks to his legendary snooker career - and the Rocket used his eye-watering earnings to make one bizarre purchase a few years ago

Economics

2 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan bought £130,000 canal boat that he lived on after being forced to sell

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is never one to follow convention, and that was no different when he treated himself to a luxury 60-foot canal boat a few years ago

Economics

3 w. ago US to demand Google break up its online advertising business

Justice department asks judge to force Alphabet to sell its ad exchange and publisher server tech after trial victory

Politics

3 w. ago Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless this summer amid spending challenges

The Magpies were forced to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh last summer.

Events

3 w. ago Fuming locals living near noisy women's jail forced to sell up and move

Justice Secretary says the timeline for proposed solutions will be shared as soon as possible - but some locals have up and left, while others are experiencing mental health issues.

Events