BHA announces delay to Lord Allen's tenureship
Lord Allen, who has been appointed chair of the BHA (BHA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.
Lord Charles Allen will not begin a new era as chairman of the British Horseracing Authority early next month as originally planned.
A statement from the ruling body confirmed that Lord Allen will delay taking over at the helm as he wished to continue to meet all stakeholders to 'better inform his vision'.
The statement read: 'Since Lord Allen was named as the new chair of the BHA last November he has engaged in an extensive round of meetings with stakeholders to develop a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the sport.
'The BHA can today confirm that Lord Allen will not now start on June 2 as he wishes to continue meeting stakeholders to better inform his vision for the sport and he looks forward to starting his new role once these have concluded.'
Lord Allen, a former chief executive at ITV who was also on the organising committee of the London 2012 Olympics, was announced as the successor to the late Joe Saumarez Smith in November.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
39 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Frankie & Benny's launches £100,000 burger giveaway - here's how to claim yours
The popular restaurant chain is giving away thousands of free burgers to celebrate the launch of its new menu Frankie & Benny's is firing up appetites this summer with a massive nationwide burger giveaway worth over £100,000, celebrating the launch of its new burger range. From Tuesday, 24th June, the restaurant chain will be dishing out more than 6,000 burgers for free, to fortunate customers across the UK. The promotion is part of a bold new menu launch, which features five indulgent new burgers inspired by the restaurant's New York roots. The new menu and giveaway mark a return to Frankie & Benny's roots, focusing on bold flavours and American-style indulgence, as the restaurant celebrates its big 30th anniversary. "These new burgers are a celebration of everything people love about Frankie's, they are bold, unapologetically indulgent and deliciously piled high with unique toppings," said Sarah Sculpher, Marketing Director at Frankie & Benny's. "Giving away £100,000 worth of burgers is our way of sharing the love and letting people get a taste of what's new at Frankie & Benny's." To snag a free burger, customers simply need to pop over to and sign up to receive a unique code. There's no catch or minimum spend required, but with only 6,000 burgers available, fans are urged to act swiftly before the offer ends. The giveaway aligns with the unveiling of the eatery's revamped menu, which was introduced on Monday, 17th June. The fresh selection showcases five signature burgers, each crafted to encapsulate the essence of New York dining. Standouts include the Double Stack; the plant-based Central Park Burger featuring a soya and wheat patty; crispy cauliflower bites and vegan cheese sauce; and the Mac Daddy, a beef burger crowned with smoky bacon and creamy house mac 'n' cheese. Other new additions are the Little Italy Burger, which combines breaded chicken parm, pepperoni, marinara sauce and mozzarella; and the Steakhouse Burger, stacked with tender brisket, onion rings, and peppercorn sauce. Classic favourites such as the Crispy barbecue Chicken, Crispy Chicken, and Grilled Beef burgers are also part of the giveaway, so customers have the opportunity to select from eight different burgers. The free burger offer will be live between 24th and 29th June, or until all the codes are redeemed. And is valid across most UK restaurants.
BBC News
42 minutes ago
- BBC News
'There's real work to be done' - Cavenagh's first feelings as Rangers chairman
New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh addressed the media following the extraordinary general meeting earlier today where shareholders approved the club's new American owners £20m investment into the are some of the key questions and answers provided:Where were you when you got the call about Rangers?"I was on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, outside a coffee shop, about to go to a Yankees game."I've known Rangers forever as a football fan, and so when the phone call came and said, would you have an interest, it was sort of a lightning bolt moment."I think three seconds later, I was on the phone with Paraag."What was the immediate attraction when you got that call?"There are many things about the club that are attractive, but the big three are the supporters, the breadth and depth of the fan base."It's just incredible. Not seeing too many other clubs in Europe that have this sort of scope and this sort of passion. "Ibrox, we're obviously sitting here, an incredibly magical place, tough to come as an opposing player, and really magical to attend as a Rangers supporter."What was it like walking through the doors for the first time?"It's a physical experience when you walk upstairs. You walk up the marble stairs, and you walk the hall, the blue room, and the trophy room in particular. "You can just sort of feel the history in the club, and there's just no other way to describe it. "You walk in, and you instantly feel indebted to what has come before you, and yet you also have the desire to do everything you possibly can to not just continue the history, but also improve the trajectory."What are the biggest challenges in the short-term?"When I think about the short term, I guess I don't focus on challenges, I focus on opportunity, and we have what I believe are the right plans."We are beginning to have the right team in place, meaning the staff, I don't mean the squad, that will continue to change over the summer."So, I guess it's sort of a backwards answer, but instead of thinking about things that keep me awake at night, I think about the opportunity that's in front of us. "This club has so much potential, and we're eager to take that sort of potential energy and turn it into kinetic energy."I would say that there's real work to be done. I think everybody is aware of that. Paraag and I are two of the least patient people that you'll meet."We're also incredibly competitive, and so we share our supporters' sense of urgency and so we are in both feet today, and we'll move this forward as fast as we can."
STV News
44 minutes ago
- STV News
New Rangers chairman relishes the challenge of deposing Celtic
New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh says he relishes the challenge of taking on Celtic to knock them from the top of Scottish football – and believes they have the right man in the dugout to succeed. Cavenagh was speaking after an Extraordinary General Meeting of the club's shareholders that ratified the US consortium's takeover at Ibrox, and paved the way for their initial £20m investment. The American businessman spoke about his long-term vision for the club and how he and his fellow investors plan to deliver sustainable success, with domestic trophies and progress in Europe. Winning silverware regularly in Scotland will mean overcoming their rivals, who have had a virtual stranglehold on trophies in recent years. Cavenagh isn't fazed by that task and when asked about 'deposing' Celtic, he said the rivalry was important but he was determined to be on the winning side of it. 'We relish that challenge,' he said. 'We're impatient and competitive and so we look forward to the challenge. 'I think rivalry is one of the things that makes football great. 'Our rivalry with Celtic, we wouldn't be quite the same without that rivalry. It's top five in the world. 'Like Boca v River Plate, Rangers v Celtic, Lazio v Roma, those are the three that come to mind. 'It's fantastic to have that rivalry, and again, we look forward to the challenge.' Key to that success will be putting together a successful team on the pitch, and the biggest decision the new board has made in their first few weeks has been the appointment of former Southampton boss Russell Martin as head coach. Martin came out on top after a number of candidates were considered, including former Real Madrid assistant boss Davide Ancelotti. Cavenagh was happy to lay out how the decision was made and what makes him think Martin is the man to lead the new era at the club. 'There are four criteria that we looked at for head coach,' he explained. 'One, somebody that will coach what we think is the right style of play or game model. 'Two, who will build a culture in the way we think it needs to be built. 'Three, who can develop talent. And four, who can win matches. 'Russell is the stand-out across all of those metrics, unanimously amongst our team. We're thrilled to have him as our head coach.' The new owner, who along with his associates has bought 51%, also revealed his first contact over making a move to buy Rangers, and his impressions of the club and support. 'I was on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, outside a coffee shop, about to go to a New York Yankees game,' he said when asked about the initial call. 'I've known about Rangers forever as a football fan. So when the phone call came to ask if I'd have an interest, it was a lightning bolt moment. 'The call was from Les Allan, a banker in New York. I had met him six months prior, and he knew our group was interested in a rare but good opportunity in football. 'Les called me and I said absolutely. Three seconds later, I was on the phone to Paraag. 'There are many things about this club that are attractive. But the big three are the supporters – the breadth and depth of the fanbase is incredible. 'We've not seen many other clubs in Europe with this sort of scope and passion. 'Ibrox is an incredibly magical place to attend as a supporter. 'And the competitions in which we play, the league, the cups and Europe.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
