Premiership restart remains on course for late July Clubs approve Myners report on salary-cap rules The cautious first steps towards a possible restart of the Premiership in late July have been approved with players now permitted to return to physically-distanced training. There is no firm date for a resumption but clubs can begin to prepare […]
In our latest measures to support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the Council has today launched the Discretionary Business Grants Fund. Small businesses which have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19 have two weeks to apply to be considered for a discretionary grant payment. From today (1 June) until 14 June, Birmingham City Council is accepting […]
The young boxer has been busy repaying his personal debt to the NHS while boxing is suspended due to the pandemic, including to nurses who treated his mother before she died of cancer last year “When you finish every day it’s an amazing feeling,” Sam Cox says late one afternoon after he has helped deliver […]
The two young stars’ criticisms of police brutality after George Floyd’s killing were brave in a culture uneasy with black athletes speaking out A couple of weeks ago Naomi Osaka decided that it was time to eradicate her shyness once and for all. It was exhausting, she said, missing out on moments because she was […]
Horse racing will be first sport to resume on Monday Premier League season set to restart on 17 June The culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, has outlined the strict conditions for competitive sport to resume safely behind closed doors in England from Monday 1 June, paving the way for the first domestic live action in almost […]
Merseyside derby among fixtures deemed ‘high risk’ by police Liverpool determined to secure Premier League title at Anfield Liverpool and Everton will next week oppose plans to make them play at neutral venues when the Premier League restarts amid concern that football supporters in general are being portrayed as lockdown breakers. Jürgen Klopp’s runaway leaders […]
Aston Villa v Sheffield United also set for 17 June Full round of 10 matches will be played from 20 June The Premier League is reportedly planning to resume on 17 June with two fixtures, as Aston Villa host Sheffield United and Manchester City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium. Related: Lower-division clubs need urgent […]
Analysis of rate of transmission, NHS 111 calls and Google location data will inform next steps
Birmingham City Council are asking for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by our front-line staff, care providers, social workers and volunteers who are delivering essential services across the City. Items such as disposable aprons, latex or Nitrell gloves, face masks, hand sanitiser, eye protection and overshoes would be appreciated. Birmingham said: Birmingham […]
Minute-by-minute updates from the east-German clash Bayern close on title after Kimmich chip floors Dortmund Email scott.murray@theguardian.com with any thoughts 4.49pm BST And here’s the Fiver’s not-so-expert view. No need to thank us. Related: The Fiver | Being warned not to perform donuts outside English Heritage properties 4.46pm BST The title was pretty much decided […]