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England falter, Scotland soar and Flick’s off for Germany – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt to round up the latest international fixturesRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the... #press
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The big idea: are memories fact or fiction?
Truth and illusion are woven together as we tell ourselves into beingOne of my earliest memories is of being teased on my first day of school for speaking with a Dutch accent. I blamed my mother for this humiliation and returned home furious. “It’s three, not tree. Th-ree!” I told her. The strange thing about this memory is that it... #press
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Money advice demystified: what do financial advisers and wealth managers do?
A fear of being judged about your lack of knowledge or the state of your finances can stop people from seeking help. But financial advisers can be more human than people thinkMany of us will be familiar with so-called financial phobia. The world of finance... #press
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Financial planning in turbulent times: how being prepared can help
If you know you’re on track to hit your long-term savings goals, you’re less likely to make costly mistakes when economic turmoil strikesThe French author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry famously wrote that a goal without a plan is just a wish. It can pay to bear those... #press
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Take control of your money: how to retain a sense of financial wellbeing during turbulent times
Financial turmoil can often leave people feeling confused and panicked – but seeking professional help or adopting a long-term plan can help you feel guided and supported through the volatilityThis year has thrown its... #press
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Luis Rubiales resignation hailed as win for feminism but questions remain
Decision to quit over World Cup kiss welcomed in Spain but manner of announcement leaves many confoundedNews that Luis Rubiales had resigned, three weeks after his unsolicited kiss and defiant refusal to step down sparked outrage across Spain and around the world, was welcomed as... #press
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Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of cricket batmaking
Cricketers have been honing their craft for centuries in search of perfection. The people who make their bats are no differentBy Phil Walker for Wisden Cricket MonthlyDeep in the thickets of the Essex countryside, a grand institution goes about its vast, mysterious business. JS Wright... #press
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Tour of Britain race director blames Brexit and funding crisis amid criticism
Only 96 riders started the race in Altrincham last weekCritics complained of too many flat stages before finaleRace organisers are blaming Brexit and funding challenges after the latest Tour of Britain was labelled “boring” by critics with repetitive, flat... #press
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From avoiding cash to exploring equities: six tips on how to preserve your money
How can we make sure we make the right money decisions during times of high inflation and financial turmoil? Here is some expert advice to help you ride the wave and keep your money safeDuring inflationary times, it can be difficult to know how... #press
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‘Uncharted territory’: elections officials weigh Trump’s presidency eligibility
The constitution bars anyone from holding public office if they ‘engaged in insurrection’ – but political vitriol makes it a tough call After defending the integrity of US elections from an onslaught of threats over the last several years, secretaries of state across the US are now... #press
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The Holdovers review – Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti reunite for charming comedy
The director makes a welcome return to form with a warm and melancholic 70s-set comedy drama led by a trio of note-perfect performancesAs annoyingly cliched as it might be when someone (usually after a deep, dramatic sigh) complains that they just don’t... #press
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Why are women turning to TikTok for advice about the pill? Because doctors won’t listen to us | Kate Muir
To counter social-media conspiracy theories, we need more honest information about contraception and its side-effects“Birth control is this generation’s cigarettes,” says a woman on TikTok. “When women start taking the pill they get massively... #press
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Canada and Germany have shown USA that basketball is a truly global game
While Germany won their first World Cup, Canada stunned the USA in the bronze-medal playoff to change a one-sided rivalryThe 2023 Fiba World Cup was a tournament of firsts. The first time Germany won a global basketball competition. The first time five African teams won a game in... #press
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UK building group Vistry to focus solely on social housing
Streamlining operations will result in some job cuts while investors will receive £1bn over next three yearsBusiness live – latest updatesThe British housebuilder Vistry is to shift its focus solely to social housing as soaring mortgage costs hurt sales completions across its wider business.The... #press
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Biden impeachment inquiry ‘eight months of abject failure’, watchdog report says
The Congressional Integrity Project reports on several inconsistencies and untruths in James Comer’s House investigationThe man leading the Republican charge for an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden has endured “eight months of abject failure” in trying to prove the US president guilty... #press
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From prime time to lurid tales in a shed: the rapid descent of Tucker Carlson
Carlson, once seen as a Republican powerbroker and even a presidential candidate, has grown more extreme and less relevantFor years, Tucker Carlson seemed untouchable at Fox News. His position as the channel’s most popular host allowed him to wield power over viewers and the Republican party alike, his... #press
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Third party candidates will help Trump win | Robert Reich
If a third-party candidate takes even a small part of the anti-Trump vote away from Biden, Trump is likely to be returned to the White HouseWhether they intend to be or not, third-party groups such as No Labels and the Green party are in effect front groups for Trump in 2024.No Labels has pledged... #press
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Poem of the week: Barque of Frailty by Rishi Dastidar
A motley swirl of anarchic images casts gloomy light on our condition but roars along with exhilarating creative energyBarque of frailtyBarque of frailty, full of reformed rakes and bookish heartsBlock of fealty, full of knees doffing and hats bendingBarker of fantasy, full of bodies’ memories and memory’s... #press
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EU ‘very worried’ about Swedish official Johan Floderus jailed in Iran
Ylva Johansson says EU is supporting Swedish government in attempt to get 33-year-old home after 512 daysThe European Commission has said it is “very worried” about the plight of a Swedish EU official who has spent more than 500 days in jail in Iran.Ylva Johansson, the home... #press
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BMW announces £600m package to save Oxford Mini plant; Wilko rescue hopes fade – business live
Thousands of jobs secured as BMW pledges to build its next-generation electric Mini in the UK, while more jobs are at risk at WilkoBMW U-turns on plans to move electric Mini production from UK to... #press
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