4 d. ago Chelsea and Man Utd 'get Emi Martinez transfer message' as sale stance emerges

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Emi Martinez this summer but Chelsea have also been sounded out about a transfer swoop for the Aston Villa goalkeeper

Sport

5 d. ago Killer heatwave on the way: Britain gets ready for 34C blowtorch temperatures as Government issues amber heat warning with hottest day of year ahead

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert this morning to cover five regions of England - the East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London - from tomorrow.

Events

6 d. ago Landlords told to get ready for Awaab's Law as government sets out exact details of new regulations

It follows a Manchester Evening News campaign in memory of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from Rochdale who died due to mould

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea could consider first major sale of Enzo Maresca era as World Cup factor looms for Noni Madueke

Chelsea not actively looking for sale but could be open to letting 23-year-old leave for right price

Politics

3 w. ago Roman Abramovich breaks silence on Chelsea sale with return hint in rare public statement

Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea to Todd Boehly’s consortium back in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and he has now spoken out on his Stamford Bridge exit

Politics

4 w. ago UK government ready to take Abramovich to court over Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukraine

Three years after Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Premier League club Chelsea, the British government says it is prepared to go to court to ensure the proceeds reach war victims in Ukraine

Politics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves threatens to sue Roman Abramovich over 'frozen' £2.5bn proceeds from Chelsea sale

The delay in releasing the funds is due to a disagreement between the UK government and his lawyers

Economics

4 w. ago Ministers threaten court case against Roman Abramovich over frozen £2.5bn from Chelsea sale

Rachel Reeves and David Lammy say they are 'frustrated' at the slow progress in getting hold of the proceeds from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea - which could be used to support Ukraine

Economics

4 w. ago Government threatens legal action over Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea billions

The £2.5 billion proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC has been frozen in a UK bank account since 2022.

Politics

4 w. ago UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn

Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aidGovernment issues statement over recovery of moneyThe government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea.In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Growing threats, new weapons, more troops: key points of UK’s defence review

The government says the UK must be ready to ‘fight and win’ a full-scale war. Here is a summary of its recommendationsKeir Starmer vows to make Britain ‘battle-ready’ as he unveils defence spending plansA vision of what war between the UK and another state such as Russia would look like is sketched out briefly but starkly on a page of the strategic defence review.Such a conflict could involve attacks on the armed forces in the UK and overseas, air and missile attacks on critical infrastructure, and sabotage and efforts to manipulate information and undermine social cohesion. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Chelsea put FOURTEEN players up for sale including England star and forgotten £45m flop

Chelsea are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market as they bid to freshen up Enzo Maresca's squad after securing qualification for next season's Champions League

Economics