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. The Independent UK · 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. Evening Standard · 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 Independent 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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Man Utd supporters blast Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘marginalising’ fanbase after immigration comments United co-owner Ratcliffe said that the ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ in an interview that has received a torrent of backlash The Independent UK · Feb 12
Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney The Manchester United and Ineos boss said the UK has been ‘colonised’ by immigrants. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Met Office issues weather warnings for snow across UK as temperatures to plunge Scotland and northern England will be hit by wintry conditions with warnings of travel disruption following relentless rain The Independent UK · Feb 12
Starmer ‘knew ex-comms chief Lord Doyle supported paedophile councillor’ Matthew Doyle told Keir Starmer’s communications chief he supported Sean Morton before his conviction, but did not reveal he campaigned alongside him The Independent UK · Feb 12
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 · Feb 12
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 · Feb 12
Chris Wormald forced out of post as cabinet secretary, No 10 confirms – as it happened Downing Street says Wormald to stand down but does not announce replacement The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Jim Ratcliffe migration claims ‘hypocritical’ after Monaco move, minister says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night described the comments as ‘offensive and wrong’ and called on Sir Jim to apologise. Evening Standard · Feb 12
The Times of India · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner says UK 'colonised' by immigrants: Jim Ratcliffe sparks outrage; Brit PM Keir Starmer demands apology Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s remarks that Britain has been “colonised by immigrants” detonated far beyond a single interview because they landed at the fault line of modern British politics. Linking immigration, welfare and national decline, the Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner used loaded language and shaky numbers that triggered backlash from politicians,…
Cycling Weekly · Feb 11 Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'choice of language' after saying the UK is being 'colonised by immigrants' British prime minister calls remarks "offensive"
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘UK colonised by immigrants’ claim branded ‘disgraceful’ The Manchester United co-owner made the comment in an interview with Sky News.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Starmer hits out at Man Utd co-owner after ‘offensive’ immigration comments IN FULL
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Keir Starmer says Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments ‘offensive and wrong’ Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is founder and chairman of one of the world’s largest chemical companies, Ineos.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘unpopular’ Man Utd changes are ‘beginning to pay off’ The 73-year-old made a string of controversial cuts at Old Trafford since acquiring a stake in the club two years ago.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Starmer tells Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants PM calls comments by Man United co-owner, who also hit out at people on benefits, ‘offensive and wrong’
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'choice of language' after saying UK has been 'colonised by immigrants' Manchester United co-owner says he is ‘sorry that my choice of language has offended some people’ - but insisted it is important to raise the issue of immigration
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Starmer calls for apology from Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe after claiming UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants Founder of chemicals giant Ineos, which received £120m in UK aid last year, said immigration is ‘costing too much’
The Independent UK · Feb 5 PSR is finally dead – How the Premier League’s new financial rules benefit the elite Profit and Sustainability rules will be replaced with the new Squad Cost Ratio for the 2026/27 season, but there are concerns over its impact on the Premier League’s ‘middle class’