FIFA hikes World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
Football Australia secures $90 World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip, but only 500 per match. Fans face confusion over access and ballot changes. Read the latest.
FIFA has announced a new 'supporter entry' ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup, with prices fixed at $60 for all matches. The move follows widespread criticism of exorbitant dynamic pricing for the tournament.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
UEFA has selected Germany to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The bid promises to smash attendance records. Get all the details on the decision.
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.
British singer Olivia Dean condemns 'vile' ticket resale practices, prompting Ticketmaster to issue partial refunds and cap prices. Discover how artists are fighting back.
Singer Olivia Dean demands industry change after securing partial refunds for fans and a cap on resale ticket prices. Discover how this impacts live music accessibility.
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.
The government's 2026 rail fare freeze for England won't apply to London's Tube. Discover why Londoners might face a 5.8% fare hike and what it means for Travelcards.
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
TfL replaces Google Pay with Chase on 5,000 ticket barriers. Use a Chase debit card for 1% travel cashback, saving up to £180 yearly. Find out which stations are first.
Álvaro García Ortiz steps down after being found guilty of leaking confidential information. A significant blow to Prime Minister Sánchez's government. Read the full story.
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Rosie Slater faces 11 fraud counts over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. As ministers plan to ban profiteering resales, discover the details of this pivotal case.
Wimbledon is set for an exemption from Labour's new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting its multi-million pound debenture sales that fund tennis. Discover the details.
A lucky South Londoner has an unclaimed £10.5 million National Lottery prize. Discover if you're the winner and how to claim your life-changing fortune before the April deadline.
The UK government has officially banned ticket reselling for profit, a move championed by artists like Radiohead. The crackdown aims to save consumers £112m annually from exploitative tout practices.
Manchester United's plan to use personal seat licences to fund a new £2bn stadium faces a major hurdle as the government outlaws ticket resales for profit. Discover the implications.
Wimbledon's premium debenture tickets, selling for up to £116,000, will be exempt from the UK government's proposed crackdown on ticket resales. Discover how this impacts investment.
New UK legislation will outlaw ticket resale above face value and cap fees, saving fans millions. Find out how this crackdown impacts you and major resale platforms.
Wimbledon secures government exemption from new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting £340m debenture revenue. Exclusive details on the financial impact and regulatory carve-out.
South Carolina football star Nyck Harbor was stopped by Texas police for speeding. Discover how the elite athlete handled the encounter and what happened next.
Your final chance to secure Radiohead tickets for their four London O2 Arena shows this November. Discover official resale details, face value prices, and key dates.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces criticism over asylum reforms. UN passes Trump's Gaza peace plan. Government to ban ticket touting. Get the full story.
The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.