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November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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It’s quite literally saved 10s of thousands of car manufacturing and steel worker jobs. Would you be happy to lose those jobs if you were pm?
Screenshot from google. How many steel and car manufacturing jobs were saved by the tariff deal the UK got with the US?: The UK-US tariff deal is projected to save approximately 59,000 steel and car manufacturing jobs. The deal also reduces tariffs on UK cars exported to the US to 10% for a quota of 100,000 vehicles and eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, preventing thousands of jobs from being lost. Steel and aluminum: Tariffs on steel and aluminum were eliminated, which the Prime Minister said would save thousands of jobs in the sector. Car manufacturing: Tariffs on car exports were cut from 27.5% to 10% for a quota of 100,000 cars annually. This move was described as a "huge sigh of relief" that saved jobs and was expected to save "thousands" of jobs in the industry. Overall impact: While some sources specify around 59,000 jobs, others have described the outcome as saving "thousands" of jobs in both the car and steel industries
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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See below for a sequence of separate tweets (not a thread, unhelpfully) from @mrmujac who chronicles and authors books on the the #MUAcademy about the consecutive games with a youth player in the 1st XI match day squad being in danger…or not: (screenshots in reverse order, alt text in order)
Screenshot of tweets from @mrmujac: ACADEMY NEWS: It's now been 88 years since Tom Manley and Jackie Wassall played against Fulham on 30th October 1937. It started a sequence of 4,331 consecutive games with an Academy/Youth player in the official match day squad...300+ players...150+ internationals...20,000+ games ACADEMY NEWS: There seemed to be a lot of noise about Jack Fletcher being the only Academy player being involved yesterday...so here's a few things to note. 1. All youth systems work in cycles. There are often lean periods when players don't come through. We have had so many changes in managers over the last decade that it's been like a train station with so many new players. It makes it harder to break through. 2. We have had plenty of periods in our history where there have been only one youth player in the squad...twice in 1992/93 and three times in 1993/94 as examples. The mid 1970's, early 1980's and later 1980's were all periods where very few youth players were breaking through. 3. We have a proud record of having an Academy graduate in every match day squad since 1937...88 years and 4,333 games. But if players aren't good enough then we shouldn't pick people because of a statistic. Luckily we have 18 places available are we still have good youngsters. 4. Historically we have the best record of youth development in England and comparable to any other global club. It's a record that is part of the fabric of Manchester United and we should be doing everything to build on youth and continue to champion youth development. 5. I was pleased that Amorin directly said that we would always find space in the squad for youngsters...but not to keep a record...but as a message to all our current and future youth players...you will always get a chance at United. The way it should always be. 6. Finally, I'm not reading too much into the comments in the press or on social media...once we start to win regularly again there will be plenty of places for youth players to make their mark once again. I can't wait to see the next starlet to make the grade.
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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United PL form. 1st half v 2nd half
Full Time 1st half 2nd half # T P W D L DIFF PTS 1 Manchester Utd 11 7 1 3 7 22 2 Arsenal 10 6 2 2 6 20 3 Manchester City 10 6 22 4 20 4 Crystal Palace 10 6 2 2 3 20 16 Bournemouth 10 1 6 3 -2 9 17 Nottingham Forest 10 2 3 5 -9 9 18 Manchester Utd 11 0 65 -6 6 19 Leeds Utd 10 1 3 6. -8 6 20 Wolves 10 0 5 5-7 5
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Morning all. Here’s the #mufc teamsheet v Spurs (a) courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United’s teamsheet v Spurs (a) 8/11/25: Snapd LAMMENS 31 STARTIN MAZRAOUI 3 DE LIGT 4 Snapdragon MAGUIRE 5 • B.FERNANDES : CUNHA 10 DOROU 15 AMAD 16 CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO 19 SUBS BAYINDIR DALOT HEAVEN YORO MOUNT SFLETCHER UGARTE SESKO ZIRKZEE SHAW 23
November 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Unchanged #mufc lineup for today’s clash with NFFC (a). Teamsheet courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United’s teamsheet v NFFC (a) 1/11/25: LAMMENS 31 DALOT 2 DE LIGT 4 OB. FERNANDES.: CUNHA 10 ,EC YORO 15 UNITEP AMAD 16 CASEMIRO.18 MBEUMO.19 drag SHAW 23 SESKO.30 S Snapdragon SUBS BAYINDIR DORGU HEAVEN MAGUIRE MAZRAOUI MAINOO MOUNT UGARTE ZIRKZEE
November 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Yes can confirm
backstedt_zoe October - the highs and lows A perfect month of training and 'holidays' but a crash for me in training yesterday resulted in 2 small fractures in my hand and wrist... it's a shame to have this outcome and to miss the first races of the season but give me time and I'll come back stronger One thing I know for sure, my helmet saved my life. Thank you @girocycling Wear a helmet, please Zoe Backstedt in a hospital bed with her right forearm and wrist in a cast
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Well, well, well. United just outside the top 4 on equal games, having played City & Liverpool away and Chelsea & Arsenal at home. Only team to have beaten Sunderland yet. Bournemouth going v well, you gotta say.
The premier league table as of 16.00 26th October
October 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Today’s #mufc team v Brighton (h) courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United’s teamsheet v Brighton (h) 25/10/25: LAMMENS.31 STARTING DALOT 2 DE LIGT 4 S Snapdragon B.FERNANDES.: Snapdragon CUNHA 10 YORO.15 AMAD 16 CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO.19 SHAW 23 SUBS BAYINDIR DORGU HEAVEN MALACIA MAZRAOUI MAINOO MOUNT UGARTE ZIRKZEE SESKO.30
October 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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I’m going with option 3 from Jane #caerphilly #r4today #wato #bbcpm
A tweet and a reply on X: OP: My prediction for Caerphilly by-election is one of these 2 scenarios: Reform wins and it'll be one of the main stories on main BBC news tomorrow and will be the majority of BBC Wales news or Plaid wins and is barely mentioned on the main news and be a quick 5mins on BBC Wales Reply: It’s the third option. Plaid win. The Headline is all about Labour losing. No mention of what a blow it is to Reform or how wrong the polls are. .
October 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Once again, a major scandal about Reform UK is hidden away on the ‘local news’ section of the BBC News website
An image of the main news page of the bbc news website. No mention of Reform UK having to suspend 4 councillors after a video was leaked The Reform UK scandal posted (hidden) on the Kent local news section of the bbc news website
October 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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The #mufc teamsheet for today’s game v Liverpool (a) courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United team v Liverpool (a) 19/10/25: napdragon LAMMENS.31 VII STARTING DALOT 2 DE LIGT 4 Snapdragon MAGUIRE 5 MOUNT 7 B.FERNANDES 8 CUNHA 10 AMAD 16 CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO.19 SUBS BAYINDIR DORGU HEAVEN MAZRAOUI YORO MAINOO UGARTE SESKO ZIRKZEE SHAW 23
October 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Big big part of the problem this imo. The likes of Neville, Keane, etc play down any shit decisions for united. Alright having a no blame culture, but they needed the odd pen or free kick to go their way back in the day and they seem to forget that
Tweet from @unitedstandmufc : Neville on criticism: "I played in a dressing room that when you lost there was accountability. Why would you blame other people when you’re losing matches? That’s a pretty big problem itself. I’ve not got any time for it, excuse mentality, short cuts, blaming other people, it’s the worst thing you can do in life." [Sky] #mufc
October 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Howard Webb has admitted that the ref and VAR got it wrong last week…
Tweet from @mufcscoop: 🚨 Howard Webb (Head of PGMO) has acknowledged to Manchester United that the decision to not send off Brentford’s Nathan Collins last weekend was incorrect. United have not made a public fuss over the situation but behind the scenes have acted given the potential implications for under-pressure manager Ruben Amorim.  They are understood to have appreciated Webb’s honesty and transparency in acknowledging the mistake. [@MikeKeegan_DM] #MUFC
October 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Ye apart from all these that target specifically the top 10% you’re spot on…
List all the taxes that the current uk labour government have introduced that target the ... As of September 2025, the UK Labour government has introduced several tax changes that are specifically targeted at the wealthy. These were announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and are part of a broader strategy to raise revenue and reform the tax system. ® Changes to the taxation of non-domiciled individuals • Replacement of the remittance basis: The government is abolishing the "non-dom" tax status, which allowed individuals to avoid paying UK tax on their foreign income and gains. It is being replaced with a residence-based regime, where most new arrivals will not pay tax on foreign income for their first four years of UK residency. • Inheritance tax for offshore trusts: Labour plans to close loopholes related to offshore trusts, ensuring that trusts established by non-UK-domiciled individuals will be subject to UK inheritance tax. Increased compliance and enforcement: The government is investing in HMRC to boost compliance activities and close the "tax gap," with a focus on tackling offshore tax avoidance and evasion. ® Higher taxes on capital and investments Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate increase: The main rates of CGT saw an increase from 10% and 20% to 18% and 24% for disposals starting October 30, 2024. The rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief is also increasing. Reforming carried interest: The tax treatment of carried interest will be changed, bringing it into the income tax framework from April 2026. An interim increase in CGT rates for carried interest to 32% will take effect in April 2025. Reforming Business Property and Agricultural Property Relief: For Inheritance Tax, the 100% relief for these assets will be limited to £1 million from April 6, 2026, with a 50% rate applied to amounts above that. Inheritance tax on inherited pensions: From April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in a person's estate for Inheritance Tax, with scheme administrators handling reporting and payment. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) increase: Higher rates of SDLT on additional properties and those bought by non-natural persons were raised from October 31, 2024. Other measures • VAT on private school fees: VAT will be applied to private school fees starting January 1, 2025, and business rates relief for these schools ended in April 2025. • Increased Energy Profits Levy: The rate of the Energy Profits Levy on oil and gas company profits was increased and extended, with some investment allowances removed. e Policies not introduced • No new wealth tax: Despite some proposals, a new wealth tax has been consistently ruled out. • Pensions lifetime allowance: The government reversed its plan to reintroduce the pensions lifetime allowance. ® What about taxes on private plane use? Yes, the current UK Labour government has introduced tax increases specifically targeting private plane use, as announced in the Autumn Budget 2024. This measure is framed as ensuring the wealthy contribute more fairly to public finances and addressing climate concerns. The key changes include: 50% increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) for larger private jets, which took effect from April 1, 2026. Expansion of the higher rate APD to cover all private jets, regardless of their weight or number of seats. The government held a consultation on this change, which closed in January 2025. This move addresses the previous exemption of many smaller private jets from the higher APD rate. Additional increases to APD rates for all flights in 2025 and 2026. While the increase for economy class passengers was relatively small, the hike for larger private jets was significantly higher. These changes have resulted in notably higher tax bills for private jet passengers, with the largest increases affecting longer-haul flights. The reforms are also intended to better align aviation taxation with the government's net-zero emissions targets.
September 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Today’s #mufc teamsheet v Chelsea (h) courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United’s teamsheet v Chelsea (h) 20/09/25: Snapdragon BAYINDIR 1 MAZRAOUl. 3 DE LIGT 4 MAGUIRE 5 • B.FERNANDES : DORCU 15 AMAD 16 CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO.19 SHAW 23 SESKO.30 STARTING PRESENTED BY Snapdragon SUBS LAMMENS FREDRICSON HEAVEN YORO MAINOO MOUNT UGARTE CUNHA ZIRKZEE
September 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Fuck 😬
Tweet from @volcaholic: BREAKING: Pentagon informs European diplomats the US will partially halt military assistance to Baltic nations and NATO states bordering Russia - Reuters
September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Tweet from @statmandave: Darren Fletcher’s Man Utd U18s: ✅ 1-0 vs. Everton ✅ 5-0 vs. Middlesbrough ✅ 4-0 vs. Brighton ✅ 4-0 vs. Derby ✅ 1-0 vs. Burnley ✅ 4-0 vs. Wolves The perfect start continues. 💯
September 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Today’s #mufc teamsheet v City (a) courtesy of @manutd
Manchester United’s teamsheet v city (a) 14/09/25: Snapdragon BAYINDIR ! MAZRAOU 3 DE LIGT 4 • B.FERNANDES : DOROU 13 YORO 15 AMAD 16 MBEUMO 19 SHAW 23 UGARTE 25 SESKO.30 STARTING PRESENTED EY ) Snapdragon SUBS HEATON LAMMENS FREDRICSON HEAVEN LEON MAGUIRE CASEMIRO MAINOO ZIRKZEE
September 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Well. This is quite the bombshell 😮 Although it’s not entirely surprising given how things have played out in #LaVuelta25
I wonder if Ineos will try to sign him
Tweet from UAE Team Emirates XRG cycling team (01/09/25): 📝:UAE Team Emirates – XRG: agreement to part ways with Juan Ayuso UAE Team Emirates – XRG and Spanish rider Juan Ayuso have mutually agreed to an early termination of his contract, which was originally set to run until 2028. Ayuso will now remain on the roster until the end of 2025 after a decision was made following differences in the vision of development plans and in the alignment with the team’s sporting philosophy. Mauro Gianetti, CEO of UAE Team Emirates – XRG: “Juan has been a valuable talent and we are grateful for what we have built together. At the same time, our sporting project has always been focused on continuity, group harmony, and building a winning team. We believe that, in the best interests of both parties, this decision is the most consistent with the values that define our organization. UAE Team Emirates – XRG will continue on its path of growth and development, confident that the team’s identity and strength remain our foundation. We wish Juan every success in the future.” Juan Ayuso: “I would like to thank the team for the support and opportunities they have given me over these years. I have had the chance to grow and to compete alongside the very best, and I know that what I have learned will always remain part of my professional background. I now feel it is time for me to take a different path, with the same enthusiasm and I wish UAE Team Emirates – XRG success for the future.”
September 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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After all the negativity (including from me 🤐) we’re above City in the league after 3 games played
Screenshot of the current PL table: Chelsea 7 Arsenal 7 Liverpool 3 2 w 7 Tottenham Hotspur 2 6 Everton 2 1 Sunderland 3 12) AFC PouRnomOnt 3 Manchester United Nottingham Forest 10 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 4 118 Leeds United 5 12 Manchester City 13 Burnley 3 14 Brentford 15 West Ham United 16 Crystal Palace 17 Newcastle United
August 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Here is the exact quote:
Tweet from @mufcscoop: Ruben Amorim: “Look at the first half, we have so many chances to score. You feel you can control the game. But one throw in, one set piece. I shook my head, because sometimes football is like this.” #MUFC
August 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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This is the teamsheet posted by @manutd
Man United teamsheet v Burnley (h) 30/08/25: napdragon BAYINDIR ! DALOT 2 DE LIGT 4 MOUNT 7 • B.FERNANDES 8 CUNHA 10 VITED YORO .15 AMAD 16 CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO 19 SHAW 23 STARTING ) Snapdragon SUBS ONANA DORGU HEAVEN MAGUIRE MAZRAOUI MAINOO UGARTE SESKO ZIRKZEE
August 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Here is today’s #mufc teamsheet v Fulham (a)
Just one change from last week. Amad replaces Dalot
Man United teamsheet v Fulham (a) 24/08/25 BAYINDIR ! DE LIGT.4 MOUNT 7 B.FERNANDES 8 CUNHA 10 DORGU 13 YORO 15 AMAD 16 Snapdragon CASEMIRO 18 MBEUMO 19 SHAW 23 STARTING S Snapdragon SUBS ONANA DALOT FREDRICSON HEAVEN MAGUIRE MAINOO UGARTE SESKO ZIRKZEE
August 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Morning all. Gabriel starts for the u18s today
Matthew Holt U18s team news: United v Middlesbrough Darren Fletcher's young Reds are back in U18 Premier League action this morning at Carrington. We're set to take on Middlesbrough, with ck-off at 12:00 B3 Byme-Hughes Overy McCormack Mills Kukonki Thwaites Ibragimov (c) Bailey Mantato Lusale Gabriel Substitutes: Watson, Heath, Shah, Brown, Rooney.
August 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM