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'Appalling': Midair brawl over racist comments targeting Pakistani fliers, Jet2 flight diverted to Brussels

A Jet2 flight ( LS896) from Turkey's Antalaya to Manchester, UK had to make an emergency landing in Belgium as two passengers started throwing punches at each other while other passengers screamed. Jet2 described their behaviour as “appalling” and said those two flyers would be banned for life.

The Times of India

Two men jailed for life over plot to attack Greater Manchester’s Jewish community

An undercover operative stopped the pair from carrying out what could have been UK’s deadliest terrorist attack

The Guardian - UK

England captain Maro Itoje condemns Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘ridiculous’ immigration comments

Maro Itoje believes Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration were ‘ridiculous’ and ‘wrong’

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Man Utd Release Telling Statement After Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Immigrant Claims

Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have led the backlash against the Manchester United co-owner.

Sports Illustrated

Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile

Editorial: Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments

FA are looking into whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute

Evening Standard

Who is under-fire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

The Manchester United co-owner has been criticised for comments about immigration and has since issued an apology.

Evening Standard

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Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

Euronews

FA to launch investigation into Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments

The Manchester United co-owner has been widely criticised for the comments he made during an interview with Sky News

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham piles pressure on Man United co-owner Ratcliffe over migrant claims

The Labour mayor said Sir Jim Ratcliffe had made comments which ‘go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood’.

Evening Standard

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘choice of language’ after saying immigrants ‘colonising’ UK

Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner responds to politicians’ and football fans’ anger at ‘disgraceful’ words

The Guardian - UK

Higher prices and record Christmas gifting bolster sales for PZ Cussons

The Manchester-based maker of labels including Imperial Leather and Carex reported revenue growth for each of its ten largest brands.

Evening Standard

Antisemitic incidents in UK spiked after Manchester synagogue terror attack

Community Security Trust, which provides security to British Jews, recorded total 3,700 incidents in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Robbie Williams to play intimate Manchester gig later this month

The singer will play at at Aviva Studios on 27 February

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Evening Standard

Robbie Williams to perform intimate concert as part of Brits Week

The Rock DJ singer, 51, will perform songs from his latest album Britpop and his debut solo LP Life Thru A Lens.

The Independent UK

Spike in antisemitic incidents in aftermath of Manchester synagogue attack

The Community Security Trust said there was also a rise in reports following the Bondi Beach killings in Sydney in December.

The Independent UK

Manchester synagogue attack sparked surge in antisemitism, report says

The government’s independent adviser on antisemitism said the latest figures were ‘deeply alarming’

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'Manchester United have been flawless under Michael Carrick. It's not a criticism of Ruben but he changed the back three so much' Former Old Trafford man hails caretaker boss and subtle squad selection tweaks

Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes the secret to Manchester United's upturn in form is Michael Carrick keeping things simple

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The Guardian - UK

‘That make-or-break feeling? I love it’: can André de Ridder put ENO back on its feet?

Budgets have been slashed, morale is through the floor and the company has been forced to find a second base in Manchester. But the new musical director is up for a challenge. We meet the man with the hardest job in music

FourFourTwo

'Manchester City have to show a little bit of respect' Roy Keane slams Pep Guardiola's side after Anfield win

Tensions were running high after Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool at Anfield

The Guardian - UK

‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good

Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity

FourFourTwo

‘He'd often give me little warnings when I wasn't playing well’ Nani on playing under Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson

Nani won the Premier League and Champions League with Manchester United in the last seasons of Ferguson's management

The Guardian - UK

How the ‘Lowry effect’ is rejuvenating Salford and Manchester: a tour of the artist’s old haunts and new shrines

There’s a lot more to LS Lowry than his matchstick men. A visit to the artist’s hometown reveals how his legacy helped turn a derelict dockland into the thriving creative hub of Salford Quays

The Independent UK

Liverpool v Man City: The Anfield aura that could haunt Pep Guardiola one last time

Guardiola’s long-term Manchester City future remains up in the air as he travels to the ground that regularly leaves him howling into the sky in frustration

The Guardian - UK

Premier League news: Guardiola refuses to be silenced; Arteta apologises to Rosenior

A defiant Pep Guardiola has defended his right to condemn Israel’s attacks on Gaza after being told to ‘focus on football’ by a Jewish group in Manchester

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