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Burnham delivers powerful FIFA response to Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup
Among the most vocal opponents is UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Taking to social media, he wrote: “Let me say this very directly. Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain orContinue Reading
FIFA facing World Cup boycott from 55 countries as Gianni Infantino sparks fury
Infantino has served as the President of FIFA since 2016 (Image: Getty) European nations are discussing a FIFA World Cup boycott amid Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off part of football’s governing body to private investors. UEFA, European football’s governing body, comprised of 55 members, will hold an emergency meetingContinue Reading
Practical Magic star Evan Rachel Wood opens up about devastation over not being asked to return for sequel
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Evan Rachel Wood has opened up about her disappointment about not being invited to return for the upcoming sequelContinue Reading
Too much Manchester? Andy Burnham’s first big interview unpacked | In The Room
Andy Burnham finally sat down to face some old-school scrutiny this week. After weeks of winning praise for his social-first approach to communications – Britain’s first TikTok Prime Minister? – he finally sat down for a proper grilling with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. Today, we unpack his performance. How didContinue Reading
UEFA slam Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup as bitter row reignites
UEFA has reacted furiously to plans by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in the World Cup and its other tournaments to investors. FIFA said it intends to expand “football development funding” to more than £7.5bn and invite third-party investment in a new venture. The scheme would see FIFAContinue Reading
Space launch company investigates rocket ‘issue’ ahead of engine test plans
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The company which hopes to launch a space rocket from the northernmost edge of the UK is investigating an “issue” withContinue Reading
Royal Collection Trust’s financial report shows drop in income and retail sales
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 The Royal Collection Trust’s net income has fallen by more than £10 million with visitorContinue Reading
‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter The “Burnham bounce” has seen Labour take a lead in three national polls – days before the new prime minister isContinue Reading
Air filters don’t stop you catching infectious respiratory diseases, landmark study indicates
Who wants to get rid of the Hepa filter? Monkey Business Image/Shutterstock.com There was an energetic push to install air-filtering devices in schools and care homes when the COVID pandemic struck. However, these devices had rarely been tested in real situations looking at infection outcomes in people. Because there wasContinue Reading
40% of Americans are buying or eating less fruit and veg during cyclospora outbreak
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Roughly 40 percent of Americans are eating or buying less fresh fruit and vegetables due to nationwide outbreaks of a foodborneContinue Reading