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
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,… The Times of India · Feb 12
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" Cycling Weekly · 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 The Independent UK · Feb 11
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’
FourFourTwo · Feb 4 Sir Jim Ratcliffe targeting £10m summer cuts to Manchester United squad: report Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning a summer cost-cutting drive that will impact some of the club's star players
The Independent UK · Feb 1 Man United fans wear clown masks in latest protest against club’s owners The 1958 fan group organised the protest for before Sunday’s match against Fulham
FourFourTwo · Jan 28 Manchester United take highly-rated defender on trial: report Manchester United have taken a highly-rated defender on trial at Carrington this week
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Patrick Dorgu set to be sidelined for number of weeks for Man Utd The 21-year-old Denmark international limped off late on in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Arsenal, having scored a sensational goal to put United 2-1 ahead.