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Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
The UK audit regulator has launched inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City following the club’s Premier League financial violations conviction, taking over the case from a professional body on 30 September.
Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor’s Budget challenge
Britain’s National Debt has exceeded £3 trillion for the first time as inflation reaches 3.5% and borrowing runs ahead of forecasts, complicating the Chancellor’s Budget decisions.
Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick opens door to January signings ahead of planned defensive rebuild
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says the club will pursue transfer opportunities in January, with plans to strengthen the defence after a summer focused on midfield acquisitions.
TV tonight: Quentin Tarantino makes a rare appearance on Graham Norton’s sofa
Quentin Tarantino returns to The Graham Norton Show after more than a decade away, appearing alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Colin Farrell, and Gemma Chan to discuss his latest project.
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With Booking’s Etraveli Deal Still Blocked, Expedia Has the Edge in M&A
Europe’s General Court upheld a ban on Booking Holdings’ €1.63 billion acquisition of Etraveli, while Expedia pursues acquisitions like Tiqets and Cartrawler to strengthen its position.
Google’s New Hotel Search in Europe: What it Looks Like Now
Google implemented changes to its hotel and flight search interface in Europe this week, featuring separate units for third-party aggregators and direct suppliers following EU antitrust regulations.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a court moratorium on civil abuse claims, citing a Gospel imperative to support all members, including nine convicted child sex offenders currently in the order.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants while visiting Lampedusa, an entry point for migrants to Europe, in an apparent critique of Trump administration immigration policies.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent Zion Church underground congregation, was released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a motion to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable targets, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.
The post-9/11 infrastructure of Islamophobia
An American Muslim imam reflects on how institutions and policies created after September 11 have contributed to ongoing suspicion of Muslim communities, from government surveillance programs to advocacy organizations promoting critical views of Islam.
Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department proposed investment guidance for Trump Accounts, a tax-deferred savings program for children, emphasizing low-cost index funds and broad market exposure to maximize long-term returns.
Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced enforcement measures targeting rogue bailiffs and unscrupulous builders, requiring bailiff accreditation and introducing consumer protection schemes for home improvement work.
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The Labor Department is preparing to propose expanded access to association health plans through membership organizations, potentially lowering insurance costs for self-employed workers and small businesses amid rising marketplace premiums.
UK mortgage borrowers brace for rate jump amid global bond sell-off
UK mortgage borrowers face rising rates as swap rates hit three-year highs amid global bond market turmoil driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported second-quarter results that beat expectations and raised its full-year outlook, though its stock fell about 7% following the announcement.