Morning Mail: Taylor poised to take Liberal leadership, Trump’s gift to billionaire polluters, Australia’s moguls gold Challenger expected to oust Sussan Ley in party room vote this morning The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
Fact check: Jim Ratcliffe’s claims about population, manufacturing and emissions We take a close look at some of claims made by the billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner Evening Standard · Feb 12
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 · Feb 12
Man United release statement on inclusivity after Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments Man United trumpeted their inclusivity and diversity as a club on the day that co-owner Ratcliffe issued an apology of sorts for his comments about immigration The Independent UK · Feb 12
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 · Feb 12
Man Utd issue statement following co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments Ratcliffe said sorry to those he offended with his remarks about the UK being “colonised by immigrants”. The Independent UK · Feb 12
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for claiming Britain has been ‘colonised’ by migrants as FA looks into comments The Ineos founder said he was sorry if he ‘offended some people’ with his remarks, but insisted that is important to ‘raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth’ The Independent UK · Feb 12
Jim Ratcliffe’s special brand of patriotism and a classic non-apology apology In today’s Football Daily: It’s Big Sir Jim The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Sir Jim Ratcliffe Apologises for Hugely Controversial ‘Colonised’ Remark Ratcliffe has reportedly incited “outrage” from certain figures at Man Utd for his comments. Sports Illustrated · Feb 12
Labour is united behind Sarwar’s bid to be next first minister – Alexander The Scottish Secretary has sought to downplay divisions within the party after its Scottish leader called on the PM to quit. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding Billionaire’s business has in recent years claimed UK and EU support for refineries and chemicals plants worth about €800m The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Manchester United: FA to look into Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments FA to look at whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute Evening Standard · Feb 12
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 · Feb 12
UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show? .The UK population reached 58 million in mid-1995, not in 2020. Evening Standard · Feb 12
The Times of India · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'sorry' after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologized for his "colonised by immigrants" remarks after facing criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe stated his intention was to highlight the need for managed immigration supporting economic growth, not to offend. The Football Association is reviewing his comments for potential breaches of its regulations.
Euronews · Feb 12 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.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Daily Mail’s £500m Telegraph takeover faces government investigation Linda Nandy expressed ‘concerns’ over the deal’s potential impact in UK media
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments
Cycling News · Feb 12 Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe at centre of political storm after claiming 'UK has been colonised by immigrants' Billionaire team owner's comments spark a reaction from the Prime Minister
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘sorry’ that comments on immigrants ‘offended some people’ Ratcliffe’s remarks are being examined by the Football Association.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Virgil van Dijk hails Liverpool win on Wearside as ‘pretty close to perfection’ Victory at Sunderland keeps the Reds in the mix for Champions League qualification.
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK Sir Jim, one of Britain’s richest men, has been under pressure from a string of high-profile politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer, to apologise.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 The awkward truth for Man United behind Jim Ratcliffe’s toxic comments The billionaire caused offence by claiming that the UK had been ‘colonised by immigrants,’ with Man United, back in form under interim boss Michael Carrick, exposed to outside noise once again
The Independent UK · Feb 12 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 Guardian - UK · Feb 12 Manchester United assert ‘inclusive’ values as FA looks into Jim Ratcliffe comments Manchester United took the extraordinary step of publicly asserting their ‘inclusive and welcoming’ values after their co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration