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UK Music Chief Asks New PM Andy Burnham To Remove EU Touring Barriers
UK Music’s chief executive, Tom Kiehl, has written to newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tackle post-Brexit barriers that make touring the EU difficult for British musicians. Kiehl set out five priorities for the incoming Labour leader, who is known to be a keen music fan, framing the demands as essential to…
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Robbie Williams Addresses World Cup TV Incident + Announces Two Live Shows
Robbie Williams has responded to online speculation after a small white object fell from his mouth onto a microphone during a live television interview around the World Cup final. He said it was a mint, using humour to apologise for what he called an unprofessional moment, while also announcing two major outdoor shows for summer…
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Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
Erica Meg Parkinson, a 17-year-old England midfielder, has been working with a mindset coach since the age of 12 to help her cope with pressure and expectation as she rises through the ranks of women’s football. The teenager was a surprise call-up to Sarina Wiegman’s senior England squad in March, having only recently progressed to…
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Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation
A consortium of Thames Water creditors has offered the government a “golden share” giving it veto power over major decisions and hostile takeovers, in a bid to dissuade the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, from nationalising Britain’s biggest water company. The move comes after Burnham signalled he wants greater public control of the debt-laden utility,…
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Kevin Keegan, England and Liverpool great, dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former England captain and manager and a Liverpool great, has died aged 75 following cancer. His death marks the loss of one of English football’s most recognisable figures, celebrated for an outstanding playing career and influential managerial spells. Keegan won two Ballon d’Or awards, in 1978 and 1979, and helped Liverpool win…
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Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offered by the Premier League club, despite the Cherries making his renewal a summer priority. The situation has been complicated by growing interest from several top-flight rivals, meaning Bournemouth risk losing a key player without agreeing fresh terms, though he still has two years remaining on…
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UK Sticks With Lisa Nandy As Culture Secretary, With Paramount-Warner & BBC Decisions Looming
Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister, has confirmed Lisa Nandy will remain culture secretary rather than being moved in a reshuffle, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. Her continued tenure means she will extend her time at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport beyond two years, making her the longest-serving culture secretary since…
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Sheffield nursery run by same five mums who launched it 20 years ago closes – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield nursery founded and still run by the same five mothers is closing after two decades. The closure marks the end of a long-standing community childcare service and highlights the personal commitment of its original founders. The nursery was launched 20 years ago by the five mums, who remained involved in running it until…
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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
UK employers reduced the number of job vacancies in the three months to May, according to official figures, as the labour market showed further signs of strain amid global instability including conflict in the Middle East. Unemployment held steady at 4.9%, unchanged from April, underscoring the difficult economic backdrop facing new prime minister Andy Burnham…
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Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live
New Manchester prime minister Andy Burnham has cut VAT on household electricity bills as one of his first measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, a move welcomed by the TUC but described by campaigners as helpful rather than a solution. The announcement came alongside fresh ONS figures showing UK unemployment held steady at 4.9% in…