Natwest were in trouble, facing a hefty fine after pleading guilty to money laundering failings. They weren’t the only ones dealing with dirty money, as the long-anticipated Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United was completed, bringing bloody joy to thousands on Tyneside.
In a groundbreaking day for medicine, WHO approved the first ever malaria vaccine, offering hope to millions in impoverished nations. Vaccines were also the talk of football as striker Callum Robinson was asked If You Wanna get a dose, but refused due to a Lack of Understanding.
World leaders’ fury was stoked as their secrets were exposed by Panorama’s Pandora Papers. But it was Arsenal Women who incurred the wrath of premiers, as they were romped by Barcelona Femení in Catalonia.
As the bell rang on the Tory conference, more tax rises were hinted at from Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. It was Watford, however, who were dilly-ding-dilly-donging, as they confirmed the arrival of former Premier League winner, Claudio Ranieri, as manager.
As 007’s return to UK cinemas, after 6 years away, dominated the box office, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa was The Man with the Golden Goal, as his stoppage time bullet snatched all 3 points at the death against West Ham.
Following Watford’s 1-0 loss to Leeds, The Hornets stopped buzzing, axing Xisco after only 10 months in charge. Fortunately for the public, the Spaniard has vowed to make a quick return, focusing on recording the eagerly awaited follow up to his 2000 smash-hit, ‘Thong Song’.
The UK heard news of facing Christmas without their beloved pigs in blankets due to severe labour shortages. A double blow for Newcastle United boss, Steve Bruce, as the Magpies travelled to Wolves but failed to bring home the bacon.
As the England Cricket travel debacle rumbled on, Australia captain, Tim Paine, declared the upcoming Test series would go ahead no matter what. Meanwhile, former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge was rising from the ashes, kickstarting his career down under at Perth Glory.
Insulate Britain made their feelings known, causing major disruption, blocking the M25. Though, it was Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City side left in the cold as the Foxes were frozen out in Warsaw.