Former Premier League football Joey Barton issued a statement on X today to apologise to broadcaster Jeremy Vine after he posted several defamatory messages, including one calling him a ‘#BikeNonce’. …
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FCA appoints interim retail banking boss after shake-up at payments regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed an interim retail banking boss after parachuting in its director to lead the payments watchdog amid industry backlash over new fraud refund rules. …
Farage threatens vetting company with legal action for ‘stitch up’
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has threatened to sue the company responsible for vetting Reform UK’s candidates, accusing the firm of “stitching up” his party. Reform UK claims to have …
EP: 279 Royal Ascot – Thursday
The Group 1 feature on day 3 of Royal Ascot is the prestigious Gold Cup run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs. Jockey James Doyle joins us today to talk …
Round two: Water firm seeks to appeal Ofwat penalties decision
Northumbrian Water is back in court today as it seeks to overturn a ruling in favour of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) decision regarding penalties for supply interruptions. The …
Viggo Mortensen: Lord of the Rings fans helped make my new Western
Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen wrote, directed, starred in and scored his new film. Adam Bloodworth meets a rare talent As Aragorn in Lord of the Rings, Viggo …
Premier League fixtures 2024-25: Arsenal handed Champions League headache
Arsenal face a nightmare start to the new-look Champions League after being handed Premier League fixtures away to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City either side of Matchday 1. Last year’s …
‘Let me kill it dead’: Keir Starmer rules out Premier League transfer levy
Labour will not introduce a 10 per cent levy on Premier League transfers if it wins next month’s general election, insists Keir Starmer. Shadow culture and sport secretary Thangam Debbonaire …
Firethorn Trust snaps up landmark Pimlico building One Bessborough Gardens
Property firm Firethorn Trust has purchased a landmark office in Vauxhall that was opened by the King and promised to convert it into residential flats. The 70,000 sq.ft. One Bessborough …
Cosmen family pounces on ‘depressed’ share price of National Express owners
The powerful Spanish dynasty which holds the largest stake in Mobico Group has upped its stake in the embattled transport firm amid ongoing share price struggles. The Cosmen family, the …