Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces a potential FA ban from Old Trafford despite apologising for remarks on migration. The Manchester United co-owner could be prevented from attending matches while disciplinary options are considered.
Labour has issued new school guidance on gender identity, allowing case-by-case social transition for primary pupils, including preferred names and pronouns, with parental involvement and safeguarding checks. It replaces stricter earlier proposals and has prompted mixed political reaction.
Angela Rayner has joined Andy Burnham in pressing the PM for urgent tax relief to protect pubs and hospitality, calling for business rates reform and targeted support to curb closures. The intervention increases pressure on No 10 from Labour’s left ahead of the Budget.
Organised crime is said to be tightening its grip on the UK amid claims border controls have weakened. Border Force reports seizing 148 tons of narcotics. Critics urge tougher enforcement and stronger action against trafficking networks.
The PM has dismissed the head of the Civil Service with immediate effect, the third senior exit this week, as part of a leadership reset. Sir Chris Wormald departs after a year, with Dame Antonia Romeo tipped to become Cabinet Secretary.
Schroders has agreed to be bought by US asset manager Nuveen for £9.9bn. The sale follows a difficult decade and pressure to gain scale as fees fall and passive investing grows. Shares jumped about 29% on the news, though some investors question the low premium and implications for UK capital markets.
The PM has removed No 10’s top civil servant in a shake‑up aimed at tightening standards after a row over an appointment process and internal oversight. Allies say the move is to restore grip and accountability; critics warn it risks politicising the civil service.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash after saying the UK is being “colonised” by migrants and citing incorrect population figures. Sikh and Muslim Manchester United fans protested, and the PM called the remarks offensive. The club co-owner is under pressure to apologise.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash over comments on immigration. He expressed regret for causing offence but said debate is valid for economic growth. The FA is reviewing if he brought the game into disrepute. The PM welcomed the apology; a refugee charity called it half‑hearted.