Preston appoint Graham Alexander as manager after poor Championship start
Alexander leaves League One leaders Bradford City to return to Deepdale, where he previously played and briefly served as caretaker manager.
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Australian housing economists warn further RBA rate rises could worsen affordability
As the Reserve Bank of Australia approaches a widely expected rate decision, economists warn that higher mortgage costs could outweigh the benefit of falling home prices.
Aldi plans £900m investment and 40 new stores in 2027
The supermarket’s planned spending covers stores and distribution work. It follows record 2025 turnover of £19bn, while operating profit edged lower.
Queensland watchdog kept 20 of 6,198 corruption complaints for its own investigation
Most complaints assessed by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission in 2025–26 went back to the agencies concerned, renewing scrutiny of a delayed plan for independent...
MIT team tests turbine controls in pressurized wind tunnel, with field gains still unproven
A small turbine in dense, pressurized air helped researchers test how rotation speed should change when wind approaches at an angle. Their revenue estimate remains a projection.
Northern Ireland output reaches new high as businesses describe growth and cost pressures
Economic activity rose 1% in the second quarter, official figures show. A gym equipment exporter describes overseas contracts, while a pastry chef warns of rising costs.
Your First Home: What England’s proposed buyer scheme offers and what remains unclear
The government has outlined a 2.5% minimum deposit and 20% equity loan for eligible first-time buyers of new-build homes, but key limits and loan terms await the Budget.
BAVA Gallery Cooperative marks Green Bay opening with work by 15 local artists
The artist-run gallery on Dousman Street offers paintings, pottery and sculpture. Its vice president says artists retain most of each sale price.
US and China name $30 billion each in goods for possible tariff cuts
The reciprocal lists cover household goods, food and other products, but neither side has announced when lower tariffs would take effect.
Saracens edge Leicester as Carreras lights up Prem opening weekend
Saracens held off Leicester 40-38 in a 12-try contest, while Santi Carreras turned a Harlequins attack into a remarkable score for Bath.
European heat pump sales rise as electricity costs shape adoption
Sales reached 1.16 million across 12 European countries in the first half of 2026, according to figures reported by The Guardian. The effect of tax changes remains unquantified.
Scarlets resist WRU plan as west Wales faces one professional rugby licence
Scarlets leaders and supporters are challenging the Welsh Rugby Union’s plan for three men’s professional teams from 2028/29. The west Wales licence remains undecided.
Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling after 13-year career
The Paris Olympic team sprint champion says she no longer wants to make the commitments needed for another Games, after a career spanning three Olympics.
Republica recall how they made ‘Ready to Go’ in a Shoreditch studio
Saffron Sprackling and Johnny Male describe the writing, recording and changing sound of the band’s best-known song in a newly published interview.
Lexi Potter draws England attention after Chelsea midfield starts
The 20-year-old has started alongside Keira Walsh and scored against Birmingham City, but Sarina Wiegman has yet to name her next England squad.
Iranian UN delegation has no US talks planned despite Trump’s expectation of renewed negotiations
Iranian state media cited an unnamed source close to the delegation after Trump said he expected talks to resume. A proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains conditional.
John Healey offers English mayors expanded apprenticeship service for young people
The chancellor says local teams will connect young people with employers from March 2027, as he argues that training and paid work should be central to youth support.
Trump and Xi announce trade and AI steps, but public accounts leave key issues unresolved
The White House set out proposed tariff treatment, future coal purchases and a channel for AI incidents. Reporting on China's account shows a different emphasis on Taiwan...