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Barcelona and Spurs 'could agree swap with Arthur and Ndombele' to save cash amid coronavirus crisis

With clubs exploring different ways to freshen up squads amid the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Barca and Spurs are looking into a swap deal for the two midfielders.




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After bust-ups with Keane and THAT Hazard interview, Darrell Currie can't wait to get back to it

The 37-year-old has been the figurehead of BT Sport's coverage of the Scottish game for eight years and their impact has been akin to the Glasgow kiss of the city that produced him.




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Paul Gascoigne's genius display in forgotten friendly secured place in England's Italia '90 squad

Without a largely-forgotten friendly in front of 21,000 people at Wembley 30 years ago this weekend, there would have been no Italia '90 in the sense of Paul Gascoigne and England changing history.




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How Tottenham Hotspur have become football's pariahs during the coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic Spurs have walked into one PR gaffe after another ranging from cutting non-playing staff pay, to multiple training sessions breaking social distancing rules.




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Wojciech Szczesny reveals Arsene Wenger was NOT happy with famous selfie after Arsenal beat Spurs

A brilliant strike from Tomas Rosicky in the second minute of the match secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners at White Hart Lane in March 2014 against their north London rivals.




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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks urges men to discuss mental health problems

England midfielder Harry Winks has called on men to be open about any struggles they are having with life in lockdown.




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Barcelona midfielder Arthur distances himself from Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus transfer rumours

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo (in picture) says he has no intention of leaving the club for Tottenham or Juventus. The talented Brazilian has been discussed by Spurs and the Italian champions.




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Jose Mourinho helps Tottenham distribute fresh food to local communities amid coronavirus

Spurs have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in relation to the coronaviurs in recent times but with the help of Jose Mourinho they are stepping up their aid in the fight against Covid-19.




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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua could be pushed forward, claims Bob Arum

The Gypsy King was due to face Deontay Wilder for the third time this summer, but that showdown is now unlikely to take place until November or December.




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Jose Mourinho hails Tottenham for giving £1bn stadium to NHS to use

Spurs' operation is being used by staff and relatives of North Middlesex University Hospital, with various facilities being put in place to ease pressure on nearby hospitals while they tackle Covid-19.




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Mauricio Pochettino is a specialist in glorious failure after SIX near misses at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino tugged on Tottenham heartstrings this week when he spoke of his love for the club enduring despite his sacking in November.




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Tottenham dealt financial blow as NFL cancel all London games for 2020 season due to coronavirus

Tottenham have been dealt a significant financial blow by the news that the NFL London games have been cancelled. It was announced on Monday that the upcoming season will be played in the US.




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Damien Comolli claims European giants could use coronavirus crisis to 'sweep the transfer market'

Comolli has claimed a select few of Europe's biggest clubs will be able to 'sweep the transfer market' this summer and buy some of the hottest prospects for heavily discounted fees.




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How International Biotechnology Trust invests in medicine's future

Biotechnology lies at the intersection of a growing need for healthcare and treatments tailored to patients. Ailsa Craig, of International Biotechnology Trust, explains how it invests.




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What does coronavirus mean for investors? Investing Show

With stock markets tumbling hard and fast last week and the Fed slashing 0.5% off rates, there is clear concern that this isn't just any old correction, so what can investors do?




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When will stock markets stop their coronavirus slide? Investing Show

The world has been turned upside down and stock markets are in turmoil as countries press the pause button to try to stop coronavirus spreading. We discuss what next.




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What shares can benefit from a coronavirus recovery? Investing Show

The stock market has staged a strong recovery from its March lows, but there are likely to be more tough days ahead.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: UK banks are let off lightly as scandal-hit lenders set to pay JUST £1.8bn for past sins

The independent Office for Budget Responsibility admitted it expects a £400million shortfall in the Government's coffers, after predicting the bank levy would raise £2.2billion in March's Budget.




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ANDY YATES: George Osborne just doesn't mean business with his Autumn Statement

Osborne claims the UK is open for business but beyond the hyperbole his budget statement has closed the door on chances to stimulate growth, says one entrepreneur.




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Autumn statement: Osborne accused of 'mummy tax' on maternity pay and squeezing struggling families with child benefit rise of just 20p a week

The 'mummy tax' accusations came after it emerged the Chancellor will impose a real terms cut on statutory maternity pay.




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Autumn Statement: Labour refuses to back 1% cap on benefits rises but minister insists the era of the 'generous' welfare state is over

Pensions minister Steve Webb (pictured) warned the state of the public finances meant 'difficult decisions' had to be taken, and challenged Labour to back them.




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Autumn statement: Osborne accused of 'mummy tax' on maternity pay and squeezing struggling families with child benefit rise of just 20p a week

The 'mummy tax' accusations came after it emerged the Chancellor will impose a real terms cut on statutory maternity pay.




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'Bungling Balls' has destroyed chances of leading Labour after lacklustre response to Osborne's Autumn statement, claims fellow opposition MP

Bassetlaw MP John Mann said the Shadow Chancellor’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement had damaged Mr Balls’s leadership prospects – and made Mr Miliband’s position secure.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Autumn Statement does little to address issues holding small businesses back

George Osborne did not address problems such as low levels of investment, lack of access to finance, and high energy costs.




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What cards are left up your sleeve, George? Households hoping for 'surprise' announcements in Wednesday's Autumn Statement 

Households up and down the country are hoping Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne will come up with a couple of ‘surprise’ announcements.




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Autumn Statement 2014: Will the Chancellor surprise us with a cut to inheritance tax or stamp duty?

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has very little room for manouevre in today's Autumn Statement.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT 2014: Pension income from spouse's annuity tax-free if they died before 75

Annuities which come with death benefits can be passed to loved ones tax-free if you die aged under 75, the Chancellor announced in the Autumn statement.




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Housebuilders, oil & gas, banks... What George Osborne's Autumn Statement means for shares by sector

As analysts digested the detail of the Chancellor’s ‘mini-Budget’ the ramifications of reforms to stamp duty, business rates and the North Sea tax regime became clearer…




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George Osborne refuses to rule out police cuts

Border systems will be upgraded to better target weapons being smuggled into the country while a joint operation centre will see police, intelligence agencies and the military to work more closely.




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Autumn Statement: Small businesses react positively as rate relief continues

The Autumn Statement contained some good news for entrepreneurs as George Osborne pledged to carry on exempting micro companies from paying business rates.




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George Osborne vows to tackle UK housing crisis during 2015 Autumn Statement

In his Autumn Statement and Spending Review, Mr Osborne claimed he is tackling the 'crisis in home ownership' head-on with the 'biggest housebuilding programme since the 1970s.'




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Freeze on fuel duty to help struggling households to be proposed in Autumn Statement 

Theresa May has told Chancellor Philip Hammond to make middle and low-income families in the UK a priority in next week’s Autumn Statement.




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Philip Hammond under renewed pressure to help ‘just about managing’ families

Ahead of the Autumn Statement a study has warned that planned welfare curbs and rising inflation are set to deal a major blow to the 'just about managing' group - or 'JAMs'.




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Labour MPs busy with their PHONES as Shadow Chancellor rails at Autumn Statement

As John McDonnell stood up for his big moment to respond to the Chancellor's spending plans, Labour's MPs were much more interested in their mobile phones than his rambling speech.




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Autumn Statement: Philip Hammond cuts taxes and housing costs to help families

Delivering his first fiscal package since the historic EU referendum vote, the Chancellor insisted the government understands the fury of those who have not shared in the wealth generated by the economy.




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UK's economic growth over next five years will be 2.4% LOWER because of Brexit

MPs have voiced deep scepticism after the Office for Budget Responsibility delivered a series of dire forecasts about the impact of Brexit.




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PETER OBORNE says George Osborne did not cut deeply because he had other ambitions

George Osborne, to his credit, was sitting on the backbenches yesterday to listen to his successor Philip Hammond deliver his first financial statement as Chancellor, says PETER OBORNE.




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Chancellor's VAT changes will tie small businesses up in unnecessary knots

The Flat Rate Scheme for VAT, designed to cut bills and red tape for small firms, is being overhauled in a measure the Chancellor said would stem abuse of the scheme.




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Football news: Wigan unveil bizarre new mascot Crusty the Pie

Wigan unveiled their gigantic pie mascot on Friday with fans hoping that the savoury snack (contents unknown) can inspire the Latics to Premier League glory next season.




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Wigan 1-1 West Brom: Charlie Austin scores indirect free-kick to keep Albion on the tail of Leeds

IAN WHITTELL AT THE DW STADIUM: The striker hit his fourth goal in as many games, levelling after home keeper Jamie Jones had been penalised for unnecessarily picking up a back pass.




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Family refused refund after learning of 'terrifying and traumatic ordeal' at Tui hotel

Chelsea Perkins, 31, booked a family holiday with her partner, Peter, 26 and 10 month old son, Theo, to Menorca with Tui, paying just under £2,500 for the three of them.




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British Airways refuses a bottle of water for mother in a £1,226 seat 

British Airways has been accused of acting like a 'budget airline without the cheap prices' after refusing a bottle of water to a 33-year-old mother who was breastfeeding her baby.




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Biggest family holiday rip-offs that can bust the holiday budget

Unforeseen card charges have attracted criticism from a third of families travelling abroad this summer - with the average added cost coming in at a massive £120.




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What are the best bank and credit cards for me to use abroad?

Jetting off for your summer holiday? Leaving your travel money to the last minute could cost you, so why not choose a no fee credit or debit card instead that offers you a better rate.




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Holidaymakers are being warned to look out for Artful Dodgers using new tricks to steal valuables 

Two insurance firms have revealed some surprising claims made by customers on their home insurance policies for thefts abroad.




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Civil Aviation Authority braced to rescue Thomas Cook customers if £900m rescue deal collapses

The Civil Aviation Authority is readying contingencies, which could include having to repatriate thousands of customers if the travel agent goes bust during their holidays.




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Thomas Cook is bust: What it means for holidays and refunds

Thomas Cook went bust this morning leaving an estimated 160,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad and all flights and holidays cancelled. We explain what this means for customers.




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Tui refuses compensation after family left to wait at airport for hours on end after delays

Julie Tuck's family arrived at Doncaster Airport on Wednesday 17 July at 1pm, ready to depart to Kos at 4pm. However, at 4pm they were all advised that their flight had been cancelled.




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Spain and Croatia top the list as the best value all-inclusive destinations for 2020

All inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular with a 28 per cent increase of families searching for the packages this year compared to last year, new data has revealed.




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From spending gold to using the right card: Eight ways to Brexit-proof travel money

With political rows and the on-off threat of a no-deal Brexit, there's no guarantee what could happen to the pound between now and 31 October - or after that date.