2 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts continue as Man Utd lose scouting chief before crucial transfer window

Sir Jim Ratcliffe oversaw 250 redundancies at Manchester United last summer and is now poised to axe a further 200 people, with the director of scouting a high-profile example

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3 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes 2025 London Marathon decision after Man United fiasco

It has been confirmed that 72-year-old Sir Jim Ratcliffe - co-owner of Manchester United - will be running the London Marathon for the ninth time on Sunday

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57 h. ago IMF warns that trade tensions could test stability of world economy; Reeves ‘confident’ about US trade deal – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

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61 h. ago US trade war fears drive UK consumer confidence down to record low; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

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6 d. ago Why Manchester United fans held up banners to the director's box against Wolves

Manchester United supporters are staging another protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos at the Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers

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6 d. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe should ditch grim plan after Man Utd's epic European win

A task force commissioned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and led by the likes of Sebastian Coe and Andy Burnham has decided the best course of action is to demolish Old Trafford and build a new stadium

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7 d. ago Donald Trump dealt major blow as Elton John makes huge announcement

Donald Trump's administration recently cut $450 million (£339 million) worth of funding allocated to HIV and AIDS research - but Elton John and co-star Brandi Carlile have teamed up in an effort to reverse the deficit

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8 d. ago Man Utd fans remind Sir Jim Ratcliffe of their endearing value in Lyon miracle

Manchester United supporters helped roar the team onto victory in their Europa League clash at Old Trafford as they continue to be subjected to price hikes by the club's bosses

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1 week ago Trisha Goddard dealt major blow from friend before Celeb Big Brother eviction

Trisha Goddard formed a close friend with Chesney Hawkes during their time together on Celebrity Big Brother but during the latest episode a potential feud emerged

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1 week ago Lewis Hamilton Man United link strengthens with 'swoop' for F1 legend's former data mastermind

Man United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe could benefit from a swoop on Mercedes Formula 1 team and strengthen ties to Lewis Hamilton

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim given Man Utd sack warning and told how many games he'll have to save job

Ruben Amorim has been told he needs to get Manchester United firing quickly next season or potentially face being sacked, despite receiving Sir Jim Ratcliffe's backing

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1 week ago Man Utd confirm director role 'terminated' as another Sir Jim Ratcliffe appointment leaves

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has seen another one of his director appointments at Old Trafford leave after Manchester United confirmed that Jean-Claude Blanc has had his position 'terminated'

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1 week ago Man Utd director role 'terminated' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Old Trafford overhaul

Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has continued his overhaul as the club make more behind the scenes changes during Ratcliffe's second year in his role

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1 week ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe could appoint Mercedes F1 engineer as part of Man Utd overhaul

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to use his F1 contacts and convince a Mercedes engineer to join the Premier League outfit to enhance their data team

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2 w. ago Former Premier League boss Chris Wilder clashes with opposition team as tensions boil over

Chris Wilder - who has managed in the Premier League - clashed with Plymouth Argyle players in the tunnel at Home Park as his Sheffield United side were dealt a major blow

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2 w. ago Eric Cantona let’s rip on Man United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe after huge Glazers statement

The latest Manchester United news as the club legend has not held back in his thoughts on what is going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford.

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2 w. ago Eric Cantona accuses Sir Jim Ratcliffe of trying to ‘destroy’ Manchester United

He feels soul has been lost and criticises stadium planFormer striker says club rejected his offer of help Eric Cantona has accused Sir Jim Ratcliffe of trying to “destroy” Manchester United and said the minority owner rejected his offer to help rebuild the club.Cantona is considered one of United’s greatest footballers after playing for them for five years until summer 1997. On Saturday Cantona was at FC United of Manchester, which was founded by disaffected Manchester United fans in May 2005 in protest at Malcolm Glazer’s leveraged purchase of United, which loaded about £500m of debt on the club. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Eric Cantona destroys Man Utd owners and says former club ‘have lost their soul’

Manchester United have undergone a dramatic transformation since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival at Old Trafford but legendary former forward Eric Cantona is far from convinced about the changes

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2 w. ago Man Utd's transfer budget, Ruben Amorim admission and crucial 180

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear that the club are struggling financially, piling pressure on their success in the Europa League ahead of a crucial summer transfer window

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2 w. ago Ineos Britannia pull out of America’s Cup and aim barb at Ben Ainslie’s team

Ineos blames delays on talks with Ainslie’s Athena teamJim Ratcliffe laments ‘very difficult decision’Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Britannia team has withdrawn its intention to compete in the 38th America’s Cup.The team, which lost 7-2 to Emirates Team New Zealand in the 37th edition last year, has announced it has “reluctantly withdrawn its challenge”, claiming a six-month delay in reaching an agreement with Sir Ben Ainslie’s Athena Racing Ltd had “undermined its ability to prepare” for the event. Continue reading...

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