6 h. ago Traders take out £2bn bet against sterling in fresh blow to Chancellor

Latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shows there were up over 33,000 net bets out against sterling worth £2 billion, reversing this year's positive trend.

Economics

40 h. ago Fresh Newcastle transfer blow emerges after making better offer than Liverpool

Newcastle and Liverpool often found their ambitions entwined during the summer transfer window - and Eddie Howe's side did not come out on top when competing for targets

Politics

41 h. ago Man City handed fresh injury blow after international decision made

Manchester City centre-back John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury concerns.

Events

49 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim dealt fresh injury blow as Benjamin Sesko explains slow start

Ruben Amorim led Manchester United to their first win of the season at the end of August but the head coach still has work to do ahead of September's derby away to Manchester City

Economics

55 h. ago Angela Rayner’s lawyers deny giving her tax advice on flat in fresh blow to deputy PM in stamp duty storm

Firm that handled purchase of her £800,000 Hove flat say 'we did not and never have given tax or trust advice' as Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out sacking his deputy

Events

61 h. ago Man Utd pick up fresh injury blow as statement released following Matheus Cunha update

Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount both went off injured during Manchester United's last match prior to the international break and they've been joined on the sidelines by Diogo Dalot

Events

64 h. ago Housebuilding slows in fresh blow to Labour's 1.5m new homes plan

Activity in the housebuilding sector slowed in August as the British construction sector suffers its longest downturn since the beginning of the pandemic.

Society

3 d. ago Anthony Ralston hands Celtic fresh injury blow as Brendan Rodgers could turn to youngster amid right back crisis

The Hoops have already been rocked by the news that Alistair Johnston is out until November

Events

3 d. ago Ryanair issues fresh blow for Brits heading to Canary Islands as it cancels flights

The Dublin-based airline - which said it carried 21.0 million passengers in August, up from 20.5 million during the same month last year - has announced plans to cut back on its Spain routes

Politics

9 d. ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid auto industry ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Production in Norfolk due to restart in early September but sportscar maker announces ‘restructuring proposal’Sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to slash 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September The sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to cut 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Newcastle transfer plan in tatters as Alexander Isak suffers fresh blow to Liverpool hope

Liverpool continue to be linked with a British record transfer for Alexander Isak but Newcastle's own struggles in the market are making any potential deal even harder to do

Politics

1 week ago Enjoying your holiday Keir? Labour sinks to its lowest poll rating in six years in fresh blow to Starmer

A YouGov poll, published while the Prime Minister enjoys a family holiday abroad, showed just 20 per cent of voters would back Labour at a general election .

Politics

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape in fresh blow for scandal

A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Events

2 w. ago BBC faces fresh MasterChef blow as Gregg Wallace celebrity cook replacement 'pulls out before filming'

Masterchef is facing a fresh blow after the BBC's replacement for Gregg Wallace reportedly pulled out of the programme before filming started. 

Politics

2 w. ago Bosses of UK supermarkets and High Street chains warn Rachel Reeves that new business taxes will force them to hike prices in a fresh blow to Brits' living standards

Tesco, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Ikea, Boots, JD Sports, Currys and Kingfisher are among those to have signed a letter to the Chancellor.

Economics

2 w. ago Kai Havertz suffers fresh injury blow as Arsenal launch emergency transfer plan

Kai Havertz came off the bench in Arsenal's opening day win over Manchester United, but is now set for a spell on the sidelines with the Gunners poised to return to the transfer market

Sport

2 w. ago David and Victoria Beckham dealt fresh Brooklyn 'blow' as family tribute uncovered

Details of Brooklyn's recent wedding vow renewal speech have emerged following the event earlier this month which didn't include the Beckham clan

Economics

3 w. ago Sydney Sweeney faces fresh blow as new movie bombs at box office after American Eagle controversy

Sydney Sweeney's latest film is bombing at the box office and it may have more than a little something to do with the recent controversy surrounding her American Eagle campaign.

Events

3 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in fresh Eze twist; Man Utd suffer Baleba blow; Isak to Liverpool; Chelsea latest

Plenty of big moves being worked on before the summer transfer window closes

Sport