How sport without fans is affecting Scotland
An SPFL-commissioned study done by the Fraser of Allander Institute this year estimated football – and the spending of its fans on matchdays – contributed £444m to Scotland’s GDP in 2018, which stood at about £162bn, and supported over 9,000 jobs. It is not insignificant, but other industries could argue they deserve to be put […]
Phil Neville: England women’s boss to leave role next summer
Phil Neville is to leave his role as England women’s manager next summer. The 43-year-old former Manchester United and Everton defender was appointed in January 2018 on a contract until the summer of 2021. He led the Lionesses to a first SheBelieves Cup success and a fourth-place finish at the World Cup in 2019. But […]
Michael Hoey expects stronger field for Northern Ireland Open
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster attended Thursday’s launch at the nearby Galgorm Resort & Spa and said the staging of the tournament again this year would help “Northern Ireland’s position as a ‘must-play’ destination for golfers”. “The visitors that will pack the Galgorm fairways in August will see golfing stars of the future and will enjoy […]
Richard Osman to embark on new series of crime novels
Rebecca Jones Arts correspondent, BBC News PA Media Richard Osman has revealed he plans to take a break from writing his successful Thursday Murder Club novels to embark on a new crime series. Osman told BBC News his new book series will be “a sort of Thursday Murder Club meets The Da Vinci Code”. The […]
Increase in Jersey foster carers after campaign
BBC The government said the fostering and adoption team had received more than 30 enquiries More than 14 islanders have signed up to become foster carers in Jersey. The government held a two week campaign to raise awareness of fostering due to an island shortage of carers being available. It said the fostering and adoption […]
Pay rise for Aldi lorry drivers amid shortage
Getty Images Aldi has increased its wages for lorry drivers amid a chronic shortage of drivers across the industry. The supermarket chain confirmed the rise following similar incentives by grocers to attract HGV drivers. The lack of drivers has caused disruption and delays in various supply chains, which has led to product shortages in some […]
Six things that are booming in sales
Simon Gompertz and Robert Plummer BBC News BBC Will Butler-Adams is the chief executive of Brompton Bikes and has seen enquiries jump As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, many retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand. “We’re as busy as at Christmas time,” says the owner of an online coffee business, […]
Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns
Vaping fears: ‘A new generation of nicotine addicts’ Kevin Burns, chief executive of vaping firm Juul, has stepped down, amid growing concerns around vaping health risks and criticism of its marketing. The firm has also announced it will withdraw all US advertising. Mr Burns will be replaced immediately by KC Crosthwaite, former chief growth officer […]
Trump restates plan for US takeover of Gaza, with Palestinians ‘resettled in the region’
Donald Trump to speak at prayer breakfast after Gaza controversypublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12:54 GMT Adam GoldsmithLive reporter Image source, Getty Images After his comments on the future of Gaza drew international condemnation, Donald Trump will give a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington this morning. An annual tradition, the […]
Cyber-attack strikes German fuel supplies
Oiltanking The firm operates around the world but its headquarters is in Hamburg A major fuel supplier in Germany is operating at a “limited capacity” after a cyber-attack disrupted IT systems at the weekend. Oiltanking Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG stores and transports oil, vehicle fuels and other petroleum products for companies like Shell. It […]