Sir Jim Ratcliffe has faced scrutiny over UK tax and immigration policy after recent remarks; he chairs INEOS, a major chemical company, and remains a driving force in British industry.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has again warned that the UK is in decline, blaming high taxes and immigration. He has described North Sea investment as insanity and warned of potential gas shortages this winter. Manchester United's supporters’ groups say they have lost confidence in the club’s ownership.
Chelsea have crushed Manchester United 5-0 in the Women’s Super League, while London City Lionesses and Chelsea both win in the men’s and women’s divisions. Manchester United’s women suffer back-to-back losses, and Frank Lampard’s Coventry face a perilous start in the Premier League after a heavy defeat. Chelsea and City push ahead in the table amid concerns for United and Arsenal.
Across multiple reports, football clubs reveal major stadium developments: Swansea City intends to buy Swansea.com Stadium from the council to safeguard the club’s future, while Manchester United advances a 100,000-seat stadium plan near Old Trafford as part of a broader Trafford Wharfside development. The initiatives aim to spur investment, jobs and regeneration, though debt and funding are under scrutiny.
Fenway Sports Group has received an approach from a consortium led by Amit Bhatia that has offered to buy a strategic minority stake in Liverpool. Reports have said Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the group and the bid would value the club at roughly a34.5bn-a36bn; talks are at an early stage.
Manchester United have lost 4-2 to AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Wroclaw, with Rashford, Mainoo and Martinez making returns. Carrick faces decisions on squad selection and transfer plans as the season nears.
Fans protest outside Old Trafford as Manchester United faces Manchester City after the club reveals 685 bans and 464 warnings under a ticket touting crackdown. Protests target owners and management amid broader fan engagement concerns.