2 h. ago Manchester Airport issues statement as thousands of Airbus planes grounded

Wizz Air, EasyJet and Jet2 are the UK airlines most affected

Transport

15 h. ago Airbus issues statement as thousands of planes grounded in UK and around the world

Planes have been grounded in the UK and around the world after a software issue was revealed following mid-air drama which saw 15 injured during a sharp loss of altitude on a flight

Politics

19 h. ago Morton break silence on leaked voice note amid concerning claims about Dougie Imrie exit

The club have issued a statement claiming a voice note which had circulated 'does not accurately represent the events' surrounding Imrie's exit

Politics

21 h. ago Rugby union’s breakaway competition R360 delays launch by two years

Competition will not now begin until 2028‘Decision to shift our launch is strategic’Rugby’s proposed breakaway R360 competition has announced it will be delaying its launch for two years until 2028. Fronted by former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, R360 said in a statement that its ambition remains to “complement the rugby calendar”.However, the announcement will raise concerns over the viability of the prospective competition in light of opposition from the sport’s established unions. Eight leading countries issued a joint statement last month indicating that any players who signed up for R360 would be banned from playing international competitions. Continue reading...

Sport

25 h. ago Manchester United issue statement as World Cup bid launched for new Old Trafford

Man United reacted to the new 100,000-seater Old Trafford being listed as a host venue for the 2035 World Cup.

Politics

41 h. ago Stockport College issues new statement after students put in lockdown with nine arrested in huge brawl

Stockport College was locked down for an hour after a huge brawl

Events

43 h. ago Beloved Brit singer forced to scrap show at last minute as fans left devastated

James Morrison has revealed he won't be performing for his fans in London as the 41-year-old music star issued a sad statement on his Instagram page this week

Politics

48 h. ago Headteacher under fire after 'student suspended for wearing Wellies to school'

A headteacher was forced to issue a statement after social media claims a student had been suspended for wearing Wellington boots to school - which he said were 'categorically not true'

Society

63 h. ago Donald Trump issues statement after two National Guardsmen shot in Washington DC

Two members of the National Guard were shot and the White House is reportedly in lockdown

Politics

69 h. ago SFA stance on Rangers v Livingston penalty incident revealed as chairman issues statement

Livingston disclose outcome of SFA talks over Ibrox decision

Politics

3 d. ago BREAKING Richard Branson says wife Joan died 'quickly and painlessly' as he issues new statement

Richard Branson has paid tribute to his wife Joan in a lengthy letter, revealing she was in hospital before she sadly died

Events

3 d. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves says tax and spending changes based on ‘fair and necessary’ choices

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pmTax, pensions, savings: what to expect in the budgetReeves’s high-stakes budget in five key chartsCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gameYesterday the Metropolitan police said they were not allowing a planned protest in Westminster by farmers to coincide with the budget. Farmers have been protesting regularly about the decision announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget last year to extend inheritance tax to farms.The decision was criticised by the Conservative party, who said originally the Met had indicated the protest would be allowed. Last night Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, issued a statement saying:It doesn’t smell right, particularly when we think of the regular and frequent protests that are allowed in SW1 which inconvenience motorists, residents and businesses without consideration. Is this to save the chancellor embarrassment ahead of her budget o...

Economics

3 d. ago ITV issues statement on future of 'most expensive show' after two series

It looks as though one of ITV's most beloved reality game shows with an eye-watering jackpot may not be making a comeback

Culture

3 d. ago Thomas Frank issues clear statement in response to Tottenham sack pressure

Tottenham were hammered by Arsenal on Sunday and Thomas Frank has been left to pick up the pieces amid talk his job is already in doubt despite being hired in the summer

Events

3 d. ago Farage insists he did not racially abuse fellow pupils after interview questions

The 61-year-old issued a statement the day after an interview in which he left open the possibility he may have made racist remarks without ‘intent’.

Events

3 d. ago Rattled Reform leader Nigel Farage issues new statement on racism allegations

In a statement, the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed the 'desperate establishment' were coming after him as he denied allegations of racism at his top private school

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester’s ‘city visitor charge’ body issues statement after Andy Burnham tourist tax plan

The government will allow mayors to implement a tourist tax from next year, something Andy Burnham and Bev Craig welcome - but there is opposition and uncertainty within the industry

Events

3 d. ago 'Knighted by the terraces': Primal Scream issue first statement following death of Mani

The band say their former bassist 'lit up our lives and funked up our sound'

Events

4 d. ago WRU issue statement on controversial South Africa match as Springboks decimated

Your morning headlines from the world of rugby on Tuesday, November 25

Politics

4 d. ago Former Man Utd flop breaks silence after kicking opponent in face

Antony was sent off for Real Betis in their La Liga clash with Girona on Sunday, after he kicked an opponent in the face, and the Brazilian has now issued a statement

Politics