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England and Wales on course for driest July on record
England and Wales are on course for their driest July since records began, intensifying drought conditions and pressure on water supplies. The lack of rainfall, combined with repeated heatwaves, has reduced river flows, prompted early harvests, increased wildfire risks and led to hosepipe bans affecting more than 20 million people. England received 5.6mm of rain…
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SWFC ticket allocation confirmed for Leyton Orient – many to miss out – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s ticket allocation for their away match at Leyton Orient has been confirmed, with demand expected to exceed supply. This matters because a significant number of supporters are likely to be unable to attend the fixture. The available article text does not provide the allocation figure, sale arrangements or match date. It indicates that…
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Voices: ‘I’m fairly confident that he’s over’: Readers debate Nigel Farage’s future as his popularity plummets
Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to -32 per cent, his weakest result for at least two years, prompting The Independent’s readers to debate whether his political influence and Reform UK’s momentum are fading. The decline matters because it coincides with a by-election in Clacton, scrutiny over alleged undeclared donations and gifts, and stronger…
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Andy Burnham urges Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup rights sale
UK prime minister Andy Burnham has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights. Burnham described the proposal as “outrageous”, arguing that it showed Infantino was unfit to lead Fifa and that football’s most important tournament should not be treated as an investment…
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Why women’s football is first casualty of Fifa plans
European football’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott all Fifa competitions unless president Gianni Infantino abandons plans to allow private investors to buy minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary running major tournaments. Former England defender Anita Asante and former FA women’s football director Baroness Sue Campbell warn that women’s competitions could be affected…
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Ministers urged to act to prevent Ceuta migrants reaching the UK – as Priti Patel warns of ‘inevitable’ influx at the Channel and Gibraltar
Ministers have been urged to take action after a large number of migrants reportedly crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, amid concerns that some could later seek routes to the UK. Former home secretary Priti Patel said an influx at the English Channel and Gibraltar was “inevitable”, framing the situation as a wider…
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PRESIDENT Releases Music Video For ‘Dark Heaven’ From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Blood Of Your Empire’
Masked British rock band PRESIDENT has released a visualiser for ‘Dark Heaven’, the latest preview of its debut album ‘Blood Of Your Empire’, due on 4 September via Atlantic Records. The song and album explore the tensions around faith, including its capacity for compassion and beauty as well as division, violence and power. The visualiser…
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SUFC News: United reiterate Hamer stance as Coventry rumours continue to swirl – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have reiterated that they have received no formal approach for Gustavo Hamer, despite renewed speculation linking the midfielder with a return to Coventry City. The stance is significant because Hamer remains one of United’s most influential players and any sale would have major consequences for their plans ahead of the new Championship season.…
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UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
Average UK petrol prices have reached 160p a litre, their highest level since November 2022, increasing costs for households as the summer holiday travel period begins. The rise follows renewed conflict involving Iran and the US, which has pushed up oil prices and reversed an earlier fall in pump prices after a Middle East ceasefire.…
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Three becomes one as Vodafone buys out merger partner
Vodafone has bought the remaining 49 per cent of VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion, giving it complete ownership of the UK’s largest mobile operator. The deal, completed just over a year after Vodafone UK and Three UK merged, should simplify decision-making and could accelerate investment in the combined network. The merger left the UK with three…