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Argentina start Simeone as England prepare for World Cup semi-final
England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in a World Cup 2026 semi-final, ending England’s hopes of reaching the final on home soil for this stage of the tournament. Argentina’s starting line-up included Simeone, a selection choice highlighted ahead of kick-off as significant for how the South American side set up against England. The Guardian’s live…
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Stonegate pub and bar chain investigated over ‘unfair’ treatment of landlords
Pubs code adjudicator says it has reasonable grounds to believe group has breached industry regulations The owner of the Slug & Lettuce and Be At One chains is being investigated over concerns about possible “unfair” treatment of landlords who run more than 3,000 of its venues. Stonegate Group, Britain’s biggest chain of bars and pubs,…
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Defence Secretary announces ‘bright future’ for Sheffield Forgemasters as Britain spends billions on arms
The article says the Defence Secretary used a visit to Sheffield Forgemasters to argue the company has a “bright future” as the UK increases defence spending and places more emphasis on making military equipment at home. That matters because Forgemasters is a strategic manufacturer for Britain’s defence supply chain, so more orders could support jobs…
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in a fever dream
Certified standard bearers for the UK prog metal scene, HAKEN have always been a versatile bunch. Three years ago, they released their most adventurous and radical album to date, the frequently bewildering “Fauna”, and followed it up with a career-spanning live album, “Liveforms: An Evening With Hak…
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James Wright promoted to Co-Head of UK Music at United Talent Agency
Wright will lead the company’s London-based music team alongside long-standing UK Co-Head Neil Warnock. Source
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Headers caused Stiles’ brain disease, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.
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‘Grooming gang’ of eight men is charged with rape and sexual abuse against children over 11-year period
The men, aged 54 to 75, carried out the alleged abuse on victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996.
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England fans gather early nationwide before World Cup semi-final with Argentina
England’s World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, dashing the widespread pre-match optimism as fans who had gathered early in pubs and fan zones across the country watched the team fall just short of the final. The result triggered strong reactions both on and off the pitch, including a moment in…
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Andy Burnham fails to rule out imposing a ‘wealth tax’ on Britons as scrutiny-dodging PM-in-waiting finally faces questions on his plans… from Gary Lineker
The premier-in-waiting, who will replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday, said the UK needed a ‘greater sense of fairness’.
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‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew
All the young people the Guardian spoke to disagreed with aspects of the government’s proposed block Sixteen- and 17-year-olds in Britain are to be encouraged to observe a midnight to 6am social media curfew but will be able to opt out by changing their account settings. From next spring, they will be urged to refrain…