Poundland sold for less than £1

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK discount retailer Poundland has been sold for less than £1 to US private equity group Gordon Brothers, as its Warsaw-listed owner moves away from selling low-margin consumer goods. Pepco Group said it had sold…

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Barcelona intertested in a potential move to sign Monaco’s Vanderson

Barcelona intertested in a potential move to sign Monaco’s Vanderson According to L’Équipe, Monaco right-back Vanderson (23) is subject of potential interest from Barcelona this summer. The La Liga champions have expressed an interest in recruiting the Brazilian full-back before the new season begins.  Despite the Catalan club expressing an initial interest in acquiring Vanderson’s services,…

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It’s promising to be big! Umbro and designer Throup announce statement collab

A 14-year gap in an important collaboration requires a statement launch. Which is why Umbro’s regroup with designer Aitor Throup is being hailed by the UK sportswear brand as “revolutionary”. DR It isn’t happening until next April but it will be “cutting-edge” with their third association “seek[ing] to challenge and disrupt conventional football training apparel…

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Jaire Alexander signs 1-year deal to join Ravens

Jun 18, 2025, 01:19 PM ET The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander in a move that adds star power and flexibility to their secondary. The Ravens announced the signing Wednesday but did not disclose terms. The one-year deal has a base value of $4 million, and Alexander can make…

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Jonathan McDowell: tracking commercial companies’ space operations is more difficult than spy organisations

Jonathan McDowell has been a load-bearing part of the world’s spaceflight knowledge for more than four decades. His monthly newsletter on the industry – Jonathan’s Space Report – details all upcoming launches and has become an essential resource for everyone from keen amateurs to space professionals, while his library of space industry information and ephemera, which…

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