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UK economy: No overall improvement for business in Q1 The UK’s economy hasn’t gotten better for businesses in the first part of this year. A recent survey by the British Chamber of Commerce found that things like investments, sales, and cash flow didn’t really improve. Even though some companies expected their sales and profits to go up in the next year, overall, business conditions stayed the same. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, didn’t invest much in the past year, which is worrying because it could mean the economy isn’t growing much. A lot of companies are worried about prices going…

Spanish TV station Movistar issue apology after ‘racist’ Lamine Yamal comment Spanish television broadcaster Movistar Plus have issued an apology after pundit German Burgos made a derogatory comment about Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal on air. The former Atletico Madrid assistant, who was working as an analyst for Wednesday’s Champions League matches, made the controversial remark during the warm-up prior to Barca’s 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. As Yamal, who was born in Barcelona to Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean parents, was doing keepy-ups on screen, Burgos said: ‘If football doesn’t work out, he’ll end up at a…

Chelsea agree deal for Sonia Bompastor to replace Emma Hayes as manager Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor is set to take over from Emma Hayes as Chelsea boss in the summer, according to reports. Hayes is leaving the Blues for the United States job at the end of the season after a hugely successful time at the club. The 47-year-old has won the Women’s Super League six times with Chelsea, along with five Women’s FA Cup. It will be a tough act to follow, but Chelsea have found the woman they want to do it.

Lewis Hamilton snaps at reporter before storming out of interview following Japanese Grand Prix A fuming Sir Lewis Hamilton stormed out an interview following the Japanese Grand Prix after taking issue with a reporter’s question. Hamilton endured another dismal race at Suzuka on Sunday, finishing ninth and a whopping 48 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen. The result means he has scored just 10 points in the opening four races, leaving him ninth in the standings, with Mercedes’ car woefully off the pace of the frontrunners. Conversely, Ferrari have emerged as Red Bull’s nearest challengers, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc…

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso picks out West Ham’s key players ahead of Europa League quarter-final clash Xabi Alonso says he is readying his Bayer Leverkusen side for a ‘big challenge’ against West Ham and has picked out David Moyes’ key players ahead of the two-legged Europa League quarter-final. Leverkusen are enjoying an exceptional campaign in what is Alonso’s first full season as a first-team manager, with the club sitting 16 points clear of champions Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table and battling for silverware in the German cup and in Europe. Alonso put the uncertainty over…

Paul Scholes slams Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho over Manchester United training ‘standards’ Paul Scholes has accused Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho of showing poor standards during a Manchester United training session. Mainoo and Garnacho have both been standout performers for Erik ten Hag in recent weeks, although United have registered just one win in their last six Premier League games and are 11 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa. But Scholes was unhappy after the pair were pictured with their jacket hoods up during a training session with United on Wednesday. The former United midfielder shared the picture on Instagram…

Manchester United legends ‘did a rubbish job’ at convincing Jude Bellingham to sign Bryan Robson says he and Eric Cantona ‘did a rubbish job’ of convincing Jude Bellingham to join Man Utd back in 2020.  United were one of the big clubs that invited the then-teenager and his parents to the club to speak to the current hierarchy and some Manchester United legends. Robson recalls being part of the delegation alongside Cantona and Alex Ferguson, trying to woo the young star and his family. Bellingham would go onto sign for Borussia Dortmund in July 2020, before joining Real Madrid in…

Front page summary The Independent – Don’t appease Putin: Cameron snubs Trump’s Ukraine peace plan The Independent says David Cameron has rejected a reported plan by Donald Trump to negotiate Ukrainian territory with Russia in order to end the war, warning against “appeasing” Vladimir Putin.The foreign secretary, who was on the last day of a trip to the United States to push for more support for Kyiv, said it was vital to show “strength” rather than weakness in order to resolve the conflict.The paper’s front page offers up its assessment of the reaction to the Angela Rayner ‘scandal’ saying its a…

Front page summary Metro – 3 bottles of laughing gas a day Metro leads with the 24-year-old woman who died after developing a habit where she used two or three big bottles of nitrous oxide a day.It reports that an inquest heard how a student was inhaling multiple bottles of laughing gas per day in the time leading up to her being admitted to hospital.Elsewhere, celebrity gossip is also featured.  Metro – ‘Rats infest NHS ward’  By WTX NewsApril 10, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…

Front page summary The Guardian – Biden declares support for Israel amid fears of Iran attack The Guardian leads with Joe Biden’s support for Israel amid fears Iran will seek revenge for the bombing of one of its consulate buildings in Syria.Pictured underneath is Jessica Ennis-Hill winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, illustrating a story about cash prizes for Olympians this year. The Guardian – ‘Thousands of children unsure of gender identity let down by the NHS’By WTX NewsApril 10, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have…