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Daniel Levy steps down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur
The executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, Daniel Levy, has stepped down after nearly 25 years in the role. In a statement, the Premier League club said his departure was part of Spurs’ “ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success”. Mr Levy said: “I am incredibly proud of the work…
Read MoreProbe launched after phone plot to play ‘sex noises’ behind Starmer at PMQs uncovered
An investigation has been launched after security guards foiled a plot to embarrass the prime minister by playing “sex noises” from a phone hidden in the Commons. Parliamentary staff carrying out a routine sweep of the chamber ahead of PMQs uncovered the mobile phone, which had been taped to the underside of the Commons table,…
Read MoreFate of ‘Red Queen’ Rayner in hands of ‘quango king’ baronet
The backgrounds of Angela Rayner and Sir Laurie Magnus – the sleaze watchdog who holds her fate in his hands – couldn’t be more different. Labour’s “Red Queen” is a working-class council house girl who got pregnant at 16. He’s an old Etonian “quango king”, a City grandee and a pillar of the establishment. He’s…
Read MoreMorrissey puts his business interests in The Smiths up for sale – and hits out at former bandmates
Morrissey has announced he is putting the entirety of his business interests in The Smiths up for sale “to any interested party/investor”. The 66-year-old musician, whose full name is Steven Patrick Morrissey, posted on social media and his website, Morrissey Solo, titling the post “A Soul for Sale,” telling fans he “has no choice”. Image:…
Read MoreLegendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies
Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, according to media reports in Italy. The Italian-born billionaire was 91 years old. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the…
Read MoreTaliban reports sharp rise in death toll following earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, as aid agencies issue warning
The number of people killed following a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen sharply to 2,205, according to the Taliban government. The increase, from more than 1,400 deaths reported on Tuesday, coincides with rescuers being hampered by harsh weather and rugged terrain, while aid agencies warned of dwindling resources. The 6.0 magnitude quake struck…
Read MoreFirms cut jobs at fastest pace since 2021, Bank of England data shows
Businesses have cut jobs at the fastest pace in almost four years, according to a closely-watched Bank of England survey which also paints a worrying picture for employment and wage growth ahead. Its Decision Maker Panel (DMP) data, taken from chief financial officers across 2,000 companies, showed employment levels over the three months to August…
Read MorePaul Doyle: Man pleads not guilty after fans struck at Liverpool FC trophy parade
A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade has pleaded not guilty to all 31 charges. Paul Doyle, 53, entered not guilty pleas to nine counts of causing GBH with intent, two counts of wounding with intent, 18 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous…
Read MoreSeveral injured after bus hits pedestrians in Victoria Street, central London
A number of people have been taken to hospital after a bus struck pedestrians on a busy London street. Several people, including the driver of the Route 24 bus, are understood to have been injured after the crash on Victoria Street, near Victoria Station, on Thursday morning. No one is reported to have died, the…
Read MoreGraham Linehan arrives for trial charged with harassing transgender activist
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has arrived at court in London at the start of his trial, in which he is accused of harassing a transgender activist. Before entering into Westminster Magistrates’ Court, he posed with a sign bearing the message: “There’s no such thing as a ‘transgender child’”. On the other side, it read:…
Read MoreHarrods to remove sculptures depicting Fayed as an Egyptian pharaoh
Harrods is to remove sculptures of Mohamed al Fayed who is accused of raping and sexually assaulting dozens of women. The famous store in Knightsbridge, west London, has submitted a planning application to renovate a detailed Egyptian-themed hall and replace a five-floor escalator which features busts depicting former owner Fayed as a pharaoh. The application…
Read MoreThousands of Lloyds staff face axe in performance overhaul
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Lloyds Banking Group will put thousands of its staff at risk of dismissal, with the UK bank’s lowest performers set to be told their work must improve or they face the axe. The bank plans…
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