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

Read More »
skynews manchester united man united 6883615
Manchester news
News Team

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

Brief me »

Vice President – JD Vance Republican

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

Read More »
Elizabeth Warren@SenWarren
I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price. Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Raven Cain@llamalaikum
All y'all out there talkin' about Nancy Pelosi's insider trading and how she should be in prison for life because of it are sitting there cheering and hooting for Donald as he literally manipulates the entire market before your very eyes. MAGA is domestic terrorism.

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

Read More »

The best comments will be published alongside the News briefing. You must be signed up to leave your thoughts.

Leave A Reply

Together we can make a difference