Midday Markets: The one tax you could bank on Analysis The Midday Market report is a new newsletter from City AM, giving you fresh analysis on the biggest stories in the City straight into your inbox every lunchtime. Today, Ali Lyon, chews over the government’s plans for a windfall tax on banks. Sign up to the City AM News Updates newsletter here. It was, in [...]
Tottenham Hotspur owed money after Big Zuu water brand Drip is liquidated with £9m debts Sport Business They say it never rains but it pours: struggling Tottenham Hotspur’s latest problem is Drip, the canned-water company owned by celebrity chef Big Zuu, whose liquidation has left the club high and dry. Spurs signed a deal in 2024 making Drip the official front-of-training-wear partner of the women’s team, with much fanfare around the shared [...]
Manchester City owners must get messaging right or risk own fans turning against them Sport Business Sport fans aren’t just consumers but stakeholders so what Manchester City say during their crisis could be existential for them, write Jess Chan and Matthew Gilleard. “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death…I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” So said Bill Shankly, encapsulating both sport’s [...]
Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Spurs could claim damages from Manchester City September 25, 2026 Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could claim damages from Manchester City after they were found guilty of 114 counts of breaching Premier League rules. All four clubs formally retained the option to bring a claim against Manchester City back in 2024, when an independent commission hearing into 115 charges was in progress, in [...]
Manchester United losses increase despite Ratcliffe cost-cutting and record revenue September 23, 2026 Manchester United have reported a financial loss for a seventh consecutive year despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s drastic cost-cutting. Net losses increased from £33m to £43m for the year ending June 2026, even though club revenue increased slightly to a new record £678m. The results relate to a season in which United sacked manager Ruben Amorim [...]
As it happened: Oil price rise boosts Shell and BP, FTSE 100 rally fades September 23, 2026 Good morning from the City desk at City AM. Stick with us throughout the day for the latest London Stock Exchange and wider business and economic news, as soon as we get it. Here’s a look at some of our top headlines today: The liveblog has ended.No liveblog updates yet. Load more
Manchester United’s new stadium could be delayed until 2035 as timeline slips September 16, 2026 Manchester United’s new stadium may not open until 2035, according to official planning documentation. The timeline for the £2bn-plus project has repeatedly slipped ever since minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe announced in March 2025 that United would build a new stadium rather than renovate Old Trafford. At the time, the billionaire said it could be [...]
Former Chelsea star Juan Mata reveals bid to sway Fifa presidential election September 15, 2026 Former Chelsea and Manchester United star Juan Mata has launched a bid to influence next year’s Fifa presidential election. Mata has helped to create Unleash Football, a platform for fans and players to share how they want the sport to be run, and plans to present the findings to current Fifa boss Gianni Infantino and [...]
Manchester United deny financial motive behind nearly 700 season ticket bans September 11, 2026 Manchester United have banned 685 season ticket holders for reselling their seats but insist that the crackdown is not a cash-grab by the club. It follows an investigation by United chiefs that found “unusual activity” on the accounts of 1,617 members, who were asked to provide explanations. The operation caused outcry among some supporters, who [...]
Bournemouth in spotlight after female fan complains to Kick It Out about searches September 9, 2026 Bournemouth are ready to review their stewarding arrangements after a female matchgoer made a complaint to anti-discrimination group Kick It Out about being searched by a male member of staff. The issue is thought to stem from the new perimeter fencing and entry gates installed around the Vitality Stadium as part of Bournemouth’s £90m expansion, [...]