"Economists CEBR said there will be no boost in sales of beer, football kit, TVs and food traditionally enjoyed when the home nations qualify." This could cost "the British Economy" (i.e., British business) £1.5 billion. No wonder McLaren had to go (taking £2 million with him).
Let's hope that the next volunteer for overpaid scapegoat has a good clearout of the millionaire playboys. Give them more time with their brokers.

Lord Goldsmith has stated that he would have resigned the post of Attorney General rather than be party to the extension of the 28 day period of detention for suspected terrorists. This is the man who, early in March 2003 advised Blair that the proposed invasion of Iraq could be illegal. Later that month he advised Blair the the invasion of Iraq was legal. I think the noble lord could have squared his conscience on the legality or otherwise of detention without trial.