6 h. ago Martin Foyle mind made up on Carlisle United move as recruitment chief leaves St Mirren

The Port Vale goal machine opted to explore a new challenge south of the border where he will team up with Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes.

Politics

12 h. ago Martin Foyle aims St Mirren parting shot as transfer guru hints at issues behind the scenes

Experienced Foyle, 62, called time on his three years in Paisley to join non-league English side Carlisle United

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester United monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike

Bournemouth sign France left-back Adrien TruffertLeeds fear Newcastle or Milan may hijack Bijol transferManchester United are monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt’s striker, Hugo Ekitike, as a potential recruit.The French forward is of interest to Ruben Amorim after United’s hopes of signing one of his prime targets, Viktor Gyökeres, receded due to the Swede expressing a preference to move to Arsenal. The 22-year-old Ekitike has scored 19 goals in 47 Bundesliga appearances for Frankfurt, having initially been loaned to the German club in February 2024. The Frenchman subsequently signed a five-year deal for around £14m last April. The France Under-21 international has a total of 50 strikes in 151 career games. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Omar Berrada has already addressed the transfer concern Manchester United might be about to face

After years worth of reckless spending, Man United have shown signs of improvement on the recruitment front - but their hunt for a striker will test them to keep on the straight and narrow.

Sport

6 d. ago A gong for our times, meet Dame WFH (but will she leave home to get it?) Controversial mandarin and border chief who oversaw 129,000 small

Sarah Healey infamously boasted that Covid-era lockdowns meant she could see more of her children as well as giving her longer to ride her expensive exercise bike.

Politics

9 d. ago South Ayrshire Council hit by new leadership crisis as Chief Executive takes leave of absence

Mike Newall's duties at County Buildings are to be carried out by his deputy, Lyndsay McRoberts.

Events

1 week ago The £325million transfer blueprint that could revive Manchester United

Manchester United's recent recruitment record does not make pretty reading, but it could change

Economics

2 w. ago Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

Society

3 w. ago Lagarde discussed leaving ECB early to head WEF, Schwab says

Ousted Davos founder says central bank chief has been in talks to leave before her term ends in 2027

Politics

3 w. ago Summer transfers will give Manchester United something they need

Man United will find elements of their recruitment challenging in this summer's transfer window - but one thing could work to their advantage.

Sport

3 w. ago Kari Lake brought back a skeleton crew to Voice of America. They’re ‘angry most of the time’

‘To me, it feels like emotional terror to ensure obedience,’ VOA White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, who is on administrative leave, told The Independent

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4 w. ago BT denies exit of human resources chief is due to firm dumping diversity targets from bosses' bonuses

Athalie Williams, BT's chief people and culture officer, will leave the company after two and a half years in the role for personal reasons.

Economics