Poundland management and Andy Bond in reported buyout talks as sale process continues
Poundland’s management is reported to be negotiating with a financial backer over a possible bid. No sale or guarantee for its 11,000 jobs has been announced.
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Manchester City’s £1.2bn transfer spending and £830m sponsorship finding explained
BBC Sport has compared Manchester City’s transfer spending with the sponsorship revenue an independent commission found was overstated. The figures illuminate the scale of the...
Alexander-Arnold assists as England beat Czechia; Tuchel praises his return
The right-back set up Anthony Gordon’s opener in Prague on his first England start under Thomas Tuchel, but Czechia’s first-half red card limits what the game showed about his...
Wiegman explains Kelly and Toone omissions as England prepare for Greece play-off
The England coach says the pair’s performances fell below her expectations, while stressing that both can compete for future places.
How part-time Whitley Bay won three straight FA Vase finals at Wembley
New interviews with the people behind Whitley Bay’s 2009–11 run show how a painful semi-final defeat, a settled squad and local support helped produce a competition record.
Lisa Nandy calls under-16 social media ban a staging post for wider UK online safety action
The culture secretary says the planned restrictions are only one step in making online spaces safer. Existing commitments cover device and app protections, but further measures...
Republic of Ireland plan to play second Israel match, Hallgrimsson says
The coach says Sunday's Nations League fixture in Serbia will proceed, a day after saying the squad would discuss whether to play it after facing Austria.
Tokyo court says performers’ voices can have publicity rights in Kenjiro Tsuda case
The court set out when commercial use of a performer’s voice may infringe publicity rights, but dismissed Tsuda’s request to remove TikTok videos that had already been deleted.
Yvette Cooper announces wider Healthy Babies support in England’s family hubs
The health secretary says feeding, mental health and parent-baby relationship support will reach up to 1,000 hubs over two years, as ministers seek to restore services...
Jess Fishlock could return to Wales as coach if team beats Albania
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales’ most-capped footballer would join her staff for the next World Cup qualifying play-off round if Wales advance past Albania. Fishlock will not return...
Why UK weather turned unusually warm — and why rain is following
Kew Gardens reached 28.1°C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office. The Atlantic weather system drawing warmth north also explains the wind and rain, with showers forecast to...
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Taiwo Awoniyi graduate from PFA Business School
The Everton midfielder and Coventry striker have pursued sport-directorship studies alongside their playing careers, joining the PFA Business School’s 2026 graduating cohort.
Drumcree residents appeal parade ruling as Bryant prepares further talks
Garvaghy Road residents have appealed a High Court dismissal of their challenge to the parade decision. Tuesday's talks brought no breakthrough, and further meetings were...
Andy Burnham puts EU membership among options for Britain’s future
The prime minister says ministers will weigh staying with current arrangements, a customs union, the single market and full EU membership before he sets out a longer-term approach.
Sam Underhill to miss England’s November matches after biceps rupture
The Bath flanker needs surgery after an injury against Harlequins. Bath expect him back in December or January, but have set no firm return date.
Metropolitan Opera to offer 70,000 free tickets to New Yorkers through lottery
New York City and the Met say eligible residents can enter a monthly lottery for free seats during the 2026–27 season. Here is what the announced rules establish.
SMILE mission cleared for science operations as X-ray imaging work continues
ESA says its joint mission with the Chinese Academy of Sciences is ready to study how the solar wind affects Earth. Its ultraviolet camera has recorded auroras, but the X-ray...
Ben Stokes heads to Adelaide after Durham title as county plans remain open
The former England captain has signed for a full Big Bash season with Adelaide Strikers. Durham's new director of cricket expects him to keep playing for the county, but no...