86 m. ago The Standard Partner with Message Heard to power its new audio strategy

The Standard, London’s premier digital source for news, culture and sport is proud to announce an integrated strategic partnership with leading podcast production company Message Heard.

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22 h. ago Incoming football regulator reveals donations to PM’s leadership campaign

David Kogan has been nominated as chairman of the Independent Football Regulator.

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26 h. ago UK and eurozone construction declines slow; European markets fall ahead of Fed rate decision – business live

People’s Bank of China cuts interest rates due to global uncertainty and ‘trade tensions’Matthew Pointon, senior commercial real estate economist at Capital Economics, said:The commercial balance was at its lowest since the height of the Covid lockdowns in May 2020. Early signs of a recovery in construction activity in late 2024 have therefore been snuffed out. Elevated interest rates will be partly responsible, but uncertainty caused by the US tariff announcements may also be weighing on activity.Admittedly, UK property is relatively well insulated from the impact, and some sectors may even benefit. Construction costs may also ease if materials that had been destined for the US are rerouted to the UK. But the rise in overall economic uncertainty may cause some developers to delay plans until the outlook becomes clearer. Indeed, the new orders balance saw a small fall to 44.0, from 44.2 in March. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago News | Premier Inn's London march continues with Southwark office

News | Premier Inn's London march continues with Southwark office-to-hotel acquisition  CoStar

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28 h. ago League One player thinks he'd be playing regularly for Man Utd if he broke through now

An out-of-contract League One footballer has claimed he would be playing as part of Manchester United's struggling first team now had he been born a few years earlier

Sport

43 h. ago Aston Villa accuse Premier League of 'clear prejudice' after late Tottenham change

Aston Villa have been forced into a Premier League fixture change for their match against Tottenham and club chiefs are upset that their fans are impacted by the short-notice change

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45 h. ago Premier League promise over FA Cup final broken due to Man Utd and Tottenham

A promise was made for no Premier League games to be scheduled the night before this season's FA Cup final but that has now been broken owing to Manchester United and Tottenham's European hopes

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47 h. ago The Premier League have dug themselves a hole with UEFA fixture change

The Premier League have agreed to a controversial fixture change to help Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League, but wouldn't do the same for Manchester City next season.

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50 h. ago UK business activity falls for the first time since October 2023 as trade tensions hurt economy, and car sales slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldCar sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago.New industry data shows that 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April, 10.4% fewer than in April 2024.In what is traditionally a quieter month following the March plate change, volumes were also impacted by the late timing of Easter, resulting in fewer working days.In addition, the implementation of VED changes affecting all new cars, including the Expensive Car Supplement which became applicable to many new EVs from 1 April, pushed transactions into March as shrewd buyers got ahead of the tax increases. Continue reading...

Economics

51 h. ago UK car sales drop 10% in April; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldCar sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago.New industry data shows that 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April, 10.4% fewer than in April 2024.In what is traditionally a quieter month following the March plate change, volumes were also impacted by the late timing of Easter, resulting in fewer working days.In addition, the implementation of VED changes affecting all new cars, including the Expensive Car Supplement which became applicable to many new EVs from 1 April, pushed transactions into March as shrewd buyers got ahead of the tax increases. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Detained Tufts student seeking transfer says asthma attacks worsened in custody

A Turkish Tufts University student says her asthma attacks continue to worsen since being detained in March

Events

63 h. ago Premier League referee explains controversial Man United decision before Brentford goal

The latest Manchester United news as Premier League referee, Anthony Taylor, explains his controversial decision during their 4-3 defeat to Brentford.

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2 d. ago Manchester United U21s vs West Ham live updates and team news from Premier League 2 play

Man Utd play West Ham in the Premier League 2 play-off quarter-finals today and we'll bring you live updates.

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3 d. ago Michael Owen makes bold Premier League title prediction for next season after Liverpool defeat

Michael Owen has dismissed Manchester City as Premier League contenders next year and sees only one team capable of preventing Liverpool from retaining their title

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3 d. ago Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Arne Slot rotates at Stamford Bridge as promised after the Reds sealed the title with four games to spare

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3 d. ago Chelsea vs Liverpool LIVE: Team news as Premier League champions ring the changes ahead of guard of honour

A win is vital for the hosts with the top-five race heating up as they welcome the champions to Stamford Bridge

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3 d. ago Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Robert Sanchez is back in goal after missing Djurgardens win

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3 d. ago Chelsea vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues must take points off the champions to keep on track for a top-five finish

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3 d. ago Mason Greenwood 'wants Premier League return' as stance on transfer emerges

Mason Greenwood left Manchester United permanently last summer but the versatile forward is said to be eyeing up a return to the Premier League ahead of next season

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3 d. ago Tottenham XI vs West Ham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Ange Postecoglou will make changes amid concerns over Dominic Solanke and James Maddison

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