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Councils facing £4 billion hole in finances for coming year, research suggests
Councils across England, Scotland and Wales have a collective hole in their finances amounting to more than £4 billion for the coming financial year, threatening fresh cuts to services, new research suggests. Unison said the shortfall was “way beyond” any previous estimates, warning that council funding was in a direContinue Reading
Noel Gallagher to be added to National Portrait Gallery amid reunion tickets furore
A picture of Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher will go on display in the National Portrait Gallery in London later this year. Gallagher said he is “thrilled and honoured” as a “grumpy middle-aged man, who hates having his picture taken” to join the collection, according to the PA news agency. TheContinue Reading
Researchers aim to seal 100,000 methane wells in next decade to curb emissions
Technology experts have revealed plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells in the next decade, which could prevent millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Rockit, a clean technology company based at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, aims to use a chemical injection method to transform the methane emitting rocks intoContinue Reading
Lee Carsley declares ‘I don’t want to be manager’ and spells out England future
Lee Carsley has made it crystal clear he does not want to be a manager. But that does not mean he isn’t interested in becoming the England boss. The former Everton midfielder has been given six matches to prove his worth in charge of the Three Lions. He got offContinue Reading
Unions will work with ministers to rebuild country after Tory ‘chaos’ – TUC boss
Unions are planning to work closely with the new Government to rebuild the country after 14 years of Tory “chaos”, according to the leader of the TUC. General secretary Paul Nowak will say on Monday that the trade union movement stands ready to help ministers deliver for workers. In aContinue Reading
Fritz apologises to US Open crowd as ace heartbroken after failing to end hoodoo
Taylor Fritz apologised to the US Open crowd after failing to end the hoodoo over American men at Grand Slams. The world No. 12 became the first male from the United States to reach a Major final since 2009. But he couldn’t get over the last hurdle and end theContinue Reading
UK services firms ‘cornerstone of economic growth’ as jobs market weakens
The UK’s services sector has benefited from a later summer tourism boost, but the jobs market faced its worst month in more than a decade, according to new analysis. Businesses across sectors from hospitality and to financial services and real estate have enjoyed greater levels of spending since the generalContinue Reading
The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini walked out of intervention and dared HBO to fire him
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Former HBO CEO Chris Albrecht has recalled the time The Sopranos star James Gandolfini stormedContinue Reading
Green Party backs rejoining EU and vows to fight for closer ties with Europe after Brexit
The Green Party will pile pressure on Labour to pursue closer ties with the European Union after members backed a motion calling for the party to fight to rejoin. Party members used the second day of the Greens’ conference in Manchester to vote for a change that will see itContinue Reading
Gareth Southgate was ‘miffed’ by Anthony Gordon at Euro 2024 over two incidents
“I think it [my direct style] brings a sense of unpredictability. I draw a lot of fouls and it can put teams on the back foot and that’s how I play football. That works for me, that’s the way I feel best playing. I know how hard I am toContinue Reading