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Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time
Cliff Notes The appointment of the inaugural chair for the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) faces fresh uncertainty as Whitehall officials contact applicants not on the final shortlist, suggesting the preferred candidate may not be among the original three interviewed. Speculation arises that Sir Keir Starmer may seek to reduce the IFR’s powers amid broader cuts to economic watchdogs, despite government assurances that the regulator will function as planned. The establishment of the IFR, stemming from the failed European Super League controversy, has sparked unrest within English football, with criticisms about its potential interference in club operations. Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time | Money News . The appointment of the inaugural chair of English football’s new watchdog has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Whitehall officials resumed contact with applicants who did not make it onto a final shortlist. Sky News has learnt that the preferred candidate to chair the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now “unlikely” to be drawn from a group of three contenders interviewed months ago. The search process has
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Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time
Cliff Notes The appointment of the inaugural chair for the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) faces fresh uncertainty as Whitehall officials contact applicants not on the final shortlist, suggesting the preferred candidate may not be among the original three interviewed. Speculation arises that Sir Keir Starmer may seek to reduce the IFR’s powers amid broader cuts to economic watchdogs, despite government assurances that the regulator will function as planned. The establishment of the IFR, stemming from the failed European Super League controversy, has sparked unrest within English football, with criticisms about its potential interference in club operations. Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time | Money News . The appointment of the inaugural chair of English football’s new watchdog has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Whitehall officials resumed contact with applicants who did not make it onto a final shortlist. Sky News has learnt that the preferred candidate to chair the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now “unlikely” to be drawn from a group of three contenders interviewed months ago. The search process has
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Vice President – JD Vance Republican elected on Donald Trump’s ticket in the 2023 November elections. Vice President – JD Vance Republican James David Vance aka JD Vance is a Senator from Ohio and a Vice President of the United States. He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 2022 and served from January 3, 2023, until January 10, 2025, when he resigned to become Vice President, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. News from the VP office
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Immigrants marked dead to prompt exit – sources
The Trump administration has initiated a controversial move to classify over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, effectively cancelling their Social Security numbers. This action is designed to compel these individuals to leave the United States.
Panama navigates uncertainty as US tries to claim the canal
The US aims for free and priority access to the Panama Canal, while Panama insists on its sovereignty, complicating negotiations amidst ongoing tensions.
Helicopter crashes in Hudson River near Manhattan in New York
A helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River resulted in the deaths of six Spanish tourists, including three children and the pilot, as confirmed by Mayor Eric Adams.
US-China escalate tariff war
Breaking – European stocks trend down after China’s retaliation
Despite opening well this Friday morning, the three main stock indexes in Europe are now down after China announced that it will retaliate further to US tariffs – after the Trump administration confirmed the tariff on China is now 145%.
Trump backs down in trade war
Trump backs down on global trade war but hikes tariffs for China
Donald Trump has backed down on his tariffs (higher than the baseline 10%) on countries that did not retaliate against the levies. The US president announced via social media that there would be a 90-day pause on those tariffs and they would instead be dropped to the blanket 10% rate.
Trump backs down in global trade war but slaps China with 125% tariffs – Charles in Italy – Salah and Van Dijk to stay at Liverpool
Thursday’s UK headlines, like much of the rest of the world, are, of course, dominated by the latest from the escalating trade war between the United States and the rest of the world. Trump announced a 90-day pause on the highest tariffs, dropping them all down to 10% except for
Trump pauses tariffs for most countries for 90 days but increases those on China to 125%
Donald Trump pauses tariffs for most countries for 90 days on “reciprocal” tariffs for over 75 trading partners, maintaining a reduced baseline tariff of 10%
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What China could do next as Trump’s tariff war ramps up
A proposed 50% tariff on all Chinese goods, combined with existing tariffs, could result in over 100% tariffs, severely crippling trade between the US and China.
China announces further restrictions to US entities
There have been a few big announcements from China today – the latest outlines new restrictions on US companies.
Stocks slump – China to impose 34% levy as retaliation – China files lawsuit | US tariffs LIVE
Stocks slump – China to impose 34% levy as retaliation – China files lawsuit | US tariffs LIVE
Asian stocks slid after Wall Street surrendered to a hit by Trump’s tariffs
Asian markets witnessed significant declines following a drastic sell-off on Wall Street, driven by the announcement of new tariffs by the Trump administration.
Stock markets collapse
What is the stock market? – What are tariffs?
You don’t have to be a business major to be interested in the stock markets, and unless you’ve been living under a rock these last few days, it’d be almost impossible for you not to have heard about a stock market crash.
Since Donald Trump announced his
‘Orange Monday’ memes viral as global markets crash over Trump tariffs
Experts have warned investors about a ‘Black Monday’-like crash on April 7. On Sunday, U.S. stock futures plummeted, and the internet being as creative and hilarious as it is flooded Twitter/X with ‘Orange Monday’ memes.
International stock markets tumble as Trump calls tariffs ‘medicine’
Global stock markets plummeted overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling nearly 8% and US stock market futures indicating further declines, as fears of a trade war escalate following President Trump’s new tariffs.
Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time
Sugababes deserve title of UK’s greatest girl band after stellar live return
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MPs to debate emergency law to keep British Steel open as prime minister warns national security ‘on the line’
Why Norris believes McLaren can ‘throw pre-season test data in the bin’ at Bahrain GP
Protests in ‘ghost town’ where £400m ships don’t fit the harbour
Ruben Amorim: ‘Crazy’ to think Man United can win Premier League
Ruben Amorim said he would be “crazy” to think Manchester United can win the Premier League next season. United are languishing 13th in the table and will kick off against neighbours Manchester City on Sunday 36 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Bosnian Serbs declare German official persona non grata
Cliff Notes – Bosnian Serbs declare German official persona non grata German Secretary of State for European Affairs, Anna Lührmann, was expelled from Republika Srpska after meeting with opposition groups, amidst threats from RS leader Milorad Dodik’s representatives. The Bosnian
Onlookers ‘strike gold’ after seeing Ed Sheeran gig outside King’s Cross station
Cliff Notes Ed Sheeran performed an impromptu street gig outside King’s Cross station, showcasing new track "Azizam" and popular hits like "Perfect" and "Bad Habits". Spectators described the atmosphere as "amazing", with some feeling fortunate to see Sheeran perform in
US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
Cliff Notes – US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island A 24-year-old American man was arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island, home to the isolated Sentinelese tribe, obnoxiously carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as
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