Simon Bird

Mar 28, 2025 | bdo.co.uk | Steve Watts |Simon Bird |Marios Gregori

Lack of certainty over the tax treatment of major projects can deter businesses from committing to investments and accepts that existing processes are inadequate for the most complex and innovative projects. Therefore, to support the government’s plan for economic growth, it has launched a consultation on introducing a dedicated service to provide statutory certainty over how tax rules will be applied to a project.

Dec 29, 2024 | express.co.uk | Simon Bird

05:00, Sun, Dec 29, 2024 Link copied Bookmark Eddie Howe is confident "there is more to come" from Newcastle's Alexander Isak ahead of the Magpies' trip to Old Trafford to face a low on confidence Manchester United side. Isak's impressive run of 11 goals in 12 games has seen him emerge as a contender for the world's best striker, especially with competitors like Erling Haaland hitting a rough patch.

Dec 20, 2024 | express.co.uk | Simon Bird

12:37, Fri, Dec 20, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:42, Fri, Dec 20, 2024 Link copied Bookmark Eddie Howe has issued a stark warning that he will not offload any of his Newcastle players in the January transfer window unless it aligns with the club's long-term vision. The Magpies are set to fend off interest from heavyweight clubs like Manchester City, who have their eyes on stars such as Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.

Dec 19, 2024 | express.co.uk | Simon Bird

17:01, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Link copied Bookmark Dan Burn has declared that Newcastle United are still fuelled by "a big ambition" despite the constraints of financial regulations. The Magpies have secured their second Carabao Cup semi-final spot in three years, and the stalwart defender believes they are now better equipped to overcome the "over-emotion" that has marred previous attempts at silverware.

Aug 2, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Simon Bird |Matthew Cooper

Anthony Gordon will be offered talks over a new contract to ward off interest from Liverpool. The England winger was unsettled by being touted to Liverpool for £100m as the Geordies scrambled to raise cash before the end of June to avoid a PSR break and points deduction. Gordon was signed for £40m from Everton, but has since elevated his status at St James’ Park with 11 goals and ten assists in the Premier League last season.