8 h. ago Junk food sponsorship deals 'should be banned from 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow'

Obesity Action Scotland said 170 experts had signed its petition demanding no deals with unhealthy food and drink companies at next year's Games.

Economics

13 h. ago Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?Over the space of the last year, Robert F Kennedy Jr. has made the term “ultra-processed foods” something of a household phrase.Once a term only used by nutritionists and food policy researchers to describe the most processed foods in the supply chain (think: chips and sodas, packaged bread, microwave dinners and even some yogurts), ultra-processing has become a calling card of the “Make America Healthy Again” (“Maha”) movement. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago Exclusive: TfL sells sponsorship rights to whole Tube line in lucrative rebrand deal

Exclusive: TfL sells sponsorship rights to whole Tube line in lucrative rebrand deal  London Evening Standard

Economics

3 d. ago ‘It’s offensive’: voices from Iran as fans face 2026 World Cup travel ban

After Donald Trump banned Iranians from entering the US, one of the co-hosts, there are different views on what should be done“It’s offensive for any football fan to be prevented from participating in the World Cup, not just Iranians,” Ali Rezaei of Tehran’s Borna News Agency says. In March, the national team became the second to qualify for the 2026 World Cup that will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. In June, Donald Trump authorised the dropping of bombs on Iran and hit the country with a travel ban. As things stand, while the national team will be able to enter the US next summer, fans – and perhaps media – will not.Residents of Tehran and other cities may have had enough to deal with of late, but still, being barred from entry stings, even if Iranians have long found it difficult to get into the US. “If the US government has issues with the Iranian regime for any reason, it should not result in discrimination against Iranian citizens,” Behnam Jafarzadeh, a writ...

Politics

4 d. ago DWP to start 'monitoring' bank accounts in 2026 to combat benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to introduce new fraud-combatting measures - here's what you need to know

Economics

4 d. ago PETER HOSKIN reviews Rematch: Part cartoon, part fashion shoot, it's blissfully free of sponsorship deals, extra credit card payments... and best of all, there's no Cristiano Ronaldo

Much like Sifu, Rematch has a pleasing animated style - part cartoon, part fashion shoot - that eschews the photorealism of other football games and is much better for it.

Economics

1 week ago Ministers considering alcohol advertising restrictions in line with junk food

Wes Streeting is set to announce radical reforms for the NHS in England after the recent spending review allocated £29 billion to the health service

Politics

1 week ago Scottish swimmer aiming to compete at Glasgow 2026 after 'utter shock' of incurable cancer diagnosis

23-year-old determined to swim at next year’s Commonwealth Games

Events

2 w. ago Gethin Jones takes on new sporting role in move away from BBC Morning Live

Gethin shared on social media an exciting announcement, that he will be working with Team Wales in an important leadership position during the Commonwealth Games.

Politics

2 w. ago Insurance giant to axe 650 jobs in the UK despite £100m sponsorship deal

The German insurance giant employs around 6,000 people in the UK and has its headquarters in Surrey, as the company looks to become a "simpler, digital-led, leaner business"

Economics

2 w. ago Stereophonics star Kelly Jones ditches junk food and alcohol from tour rider

The Stereophonics frontman has confessed that he opts for healthier snacks backstage in order to make sure that his jeans still fit him

Society

2 w. ago Presenter Gethin Jones named Wales’ chef de mission for Commonwealth Games

Jones also worked as an attache for the Welsh team at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.

Events

2 w. ago 'I spent twice as much on junk food as on mortgage until holiday chair moment'

Michelle was on holiday with her family in Lanzarote when an accident left her mortified, and knowing she needed to change

Society

2 w. ago Mum who spent double her mortgage on junk food loses 8st after mortifying holiday moment

Michelle was on holiday with her family in Lanzarote when an accident left her mortified, and knowing she needed to change

Economics

3 w. ago London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis

The policy would ban adverts for unhealthy products linked to obesity and diabetes

Events

3 w. ago Tottenham start legal proceedings against INEOS over terminated sponsorship deal

Spurs have filed a commercial claim at the High Court against company founded by Manchester United’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Economics

3 w. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike-partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals in last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Brentford value the 25-year-old at more than £60m but are not expected to stand in his way if they can agree a deal, with Mbeumo previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and are interested in Yoane Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Manchester United suffer financial blow ahead of 2025/26 season

Man Utd have sponsorship deals with several companies but Marriott International have ended their agreement.

Politics

4 w. ago Stirling 10k teams up with suicide prevention charity in tribute to Commonwealth Games runner

Central Athletic Club has been organising the Stirling 10K for 24 years and this year the event will be held in honour of former member and Commonwealth Games athlete Ali Hay.

Events