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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Struggling major carmaker to axe 500 jobs in ‘difficult decision' just 3 months after bombshell merger
A MAJOR carmaker is set to axe up to 500 jobs just three months after a shock merger. Back in April, the merger between a luxury supercar maker and an electric car start-up came as a shock. Advertisement 2 McLaren announced its merger with Forseven in April 2025 Credit: AFP The merger between McLaren and It comes after several years of financial difficulty for the supercar company. After the pandemic it faced near bankruptcy in 2020, leading to significant restructuring. Sales continued to plummet in 2023, with the merger hoping to restore its financial position. Advertisement Read more Motors A spokesperson said that they were proposing "a potential workforce reduction of up to 500 roles across the combined organisation". They added: "The realignment of roles and responsibilities is a necessary step in preparing for the coming together of our two businesses and will ensure that our operations are streamlined to enable resilience and success over the long term." The company said they would provide "comprehensive support and guidance to all those affected" while they try to minimise the impact on employees. "Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to expanding our portfolio of luxury vehicles and delivering the exceptional customer experiences that honour the McLaren legacy," the company said. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest Breaking A consultation process with its 2,500 employee workforce is already underway according to It reported that roles are expected to be cut in departments like design and engineering, IT, legal and HR. All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw Jobs that are duplicated across the two companies are The cuts could affect employees at McLaren's main base in Woking, in addition to its Bicester, Leamington and Surrey sites. Advertisement While McLaren has a The British start-up includes more than 700 industry professionals who are working to launch a luxury range by 2030. An announcement on the Forseven website reads: "Forseven has merged with McLaren Automotive with one clear vision: to become a world-beating automotive business." Advertisement Abu Dhabi investment company CYVN Holdings is set to finance the new company. As part of the merger, an estimated 300 roles have been created which could reduce the impact of redundancies. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of CYVN hopes to redefine the high-performance and luxury sectors. In a Advertisement Jassem Al Zaabi said: 'I'm personally committed to making this vision a reality. It isn't just about investing, it is about shaping the future of McLaren as a brand, as a business and its place on the global automotive map. "We want to - and we will - push boundaries and deliver groundbreaking innovations that drive real progress in the sector. 'This is the start of an exciting new era for McLaren as a car brand and an automotive business." In addition to McLaren's Automotive business, he also promised to continue working on Advertisement This includes "supporting the team in building on their successes, winning more podiums, and inspiring fans worldwide." They added that more details about the vision and strategy going forward will be announced later this year. 2 It could affect employees at a number of UK offices Credit: Google maps
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic 00s City High star Robbie Pardlo dies aged 46 following career with Grammy-nominated group
CHART-topping R&B and Hip-Hop artist Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46. The lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band City High passed away on Thursday surrounded by friends and family in Willingbro, New Jersey . Advertisement 3 The iconic singer (R) was part of City High Credit: Getty 3 R&B and Hip-Hop singer Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46 Credit: Instagram 3 Pardlo (R) was one third of the Grammy-nominated group Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via His cause of death has not yet been revealed, Pardlo's devastated family members are planning the late singer's upcoming More details regarding the events will be revealed in the near future . The Advertisement read more celebrity news And he worked alongside Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby in the Their biggest hit came in 2001 with the release of What Would You Do? which was produced Wyclef Jean from Fugees. The It skyrocketed up the Advertisement Most read in Celebrity And the success of the single led to the group being nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. The group also had follow-up hit, Caramel, with Eve - which reached the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started The group began with Pardlo signing as a solo artist - before his high school pal Toby joined the act. And they added Ortiz to their roster to break away from similar male duo acts. Advertisement The trio released their only full-length self-titled album in May 2001. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 at the time and was well-received by critics and fans alike. Despite early success the group disbanded shortly after in 2003. After his work with City High, Pardlo found success joining R&B quartet First Take. Advertisement The group collaborated with stars such as Whitney Houston and Lil Kim. The late singer is survived by his wife, Anika Pardlo and their two children, Lyric and Chord-Andrew Pardlo. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse earns 4,000th career victory
NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA – Mark Casse has his 4,000th career racing win. Casse, a Hall of Fame trainer in both Canada and the United States, achieved the milestone Thursday when It's Witchcraft prevailed to win the 11th race at Colonial Downs. Casse had been sitting at 3,999 wins since Sunday when his horses won three races at Woodbine Racetrack. It's Witchcraft was one of three horses Casse had entered for Thursday but the three-year-old filly got the job done by a nose in a photo finish. 'That's a lot of wins but I joke that it means I've lost a lot of races, too,' Casse said. 'For someone like me, who has spent my entire life (in racing) … this is the cherry on top.' Casse has been inducted into both the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2016) and National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (2020). The 64-year-old native of Indianapolis has been named Canada's top trainer a record 16 times. He has won the $1-million King's Plate — Canada's most prestigious thoroughbred race and the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown — three times. Casse earned his first win with Joe's Coming in a Keeneland claiming race April 14, 1979. He has earned over $260.4 million since then. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse earns 4,000th career victory
NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Mark Casse has his 4,000th career racing win. Casse, a Hall of Fame trainer in both Canada and the United States, achieved the milestone Thursday when It's Witchcraft prevailed to win the 11th race at Colonial Downs. Casse had been sitting at 3,999 wins since Sunday when his horses won three races at Woodbine Racetrack. It's Witchcraft was one of three horses Casse had entered for Thursday but the three-year-old filly got the job done by a nose in a photo finish. 'That's a lot of wins but I joke that it means I've lost a lot of races, too,' Casse said. 'For someone like me, who has spent my entire life (in racing) … this is the cherry on top.' Casse has been inducted into both the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2016) and National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (2020). The 64-year-old native of Indianapolis has been named Canada's top trainer a record 16 times. He has won the $1-million King's Plate — Canada's most prestigious thoroughbred race and the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown — three times. Casse earned his first win with Joe's Coming in a Keeneland claiming race April 14, 1979. He has earned over $260.4 million since then. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit reality star gobsmacked as Sabrina Carpenter asks her to send ‘worn, sweaty' outfit after spotting it on her TikTok
A BRITISH reality star has been left gobsmacked as Sabrina Carpenter asked for her to send over her 'worn, sweaty' outfit, after being spotted wearing it on TikTok. Melissa Tattam, 28, of Made In Chelsea fame, revealed her total disbelief when a member of US hitmaker Sabrina's team got in touch with her. Advertisement 6 A British reality star has been left gobsmacked as Sabrina Carpenter asked for her to send over her 'worn, sweaty' outfit, after being spotted wearing it on TikTok Credit: Instagram/@wednesdayspodcast 6 Co-host Sophie Habboo was in disbelief Credit: Instagram/@wednesdayspodcast 6 Sabrina took a fancy to the look after seeing it on TikTok Credit: Getty 6 Sabrina wearing Melissa's outfit Credit: TikTok/wednesdayspodcast Speaking on her Wednesdays podcast alongside co-host Sophie Habboo, Melissa revealed that Sabrina had taken a fancy to a white co-ord she'd worn in a recent video. A shocked Sophie asked Melissa: 'Wait so Sabrina Carpenter is strutting about with your sweaty outfit on?' To which Melissa replied: 'Right, so I posted a picture of me in a co-ord set and I got a message saying Sabrina Carpenter likes your TikTok and really likes the set that you're wearing. 'So she asked her stylist, would Melissa mind couriering her set so she can wear it at Hyde Park festival.' Advertisement Read More on Sabrina Carpenter Sophie, in disbelief, responded: 'You're f*****g kidding me? So Sabrina is in your sweaty outfit - it's not really sweaty I'm joking.' Melissa said she'd only actually worn the set for that one photo, adding: 'I have worn it but it is technically clean,' to which Sophie added: 'Thank god you didn't wear fake tan.' The girls then joked that the Busy Woman singer knows who they are, and in the comments fans were in total disbelief. One person even noticed that Sabrina had posted a photo in the exact co-ord they were talking about, writing: 'ALERT🚨- the Sabrina Carpenter has just posted on IG wearing your outfit.' Advertisement Most read in News TV And low and behold, on slide 11 of Sabrina's recent photo dump, she is seen wearing Melissa's exact outfit. Sabrina Carpenter leaves BST Hyde Park stunned as she bring out legendary British band for epic duet The Sun has contacted Sabrina's representatives for comment. Sabrina has It was Espresso – one of the biggest hits of last year, which even Adele has confessed to loving – that finally propelled Sabrina into the spotlight. Advertisement Taken from her album Short n' Sweet, it was a genuine pop-culture moment, spending a record-breaking 43 consecutive weeks in the UK's Top 5. She was also the first female artist in history to hold the UK No.1 album and Top 3 singles at the same time. And it's not just Adele who is a celebrity fan. She's had the blessing of the world's biggest female pop star, Taylor Swift, after being asked to support her on the 25-date US leg of the Eras tour. Sabrina explained: 'Watching [Taylor] keep their attention as if she's playing in their living room, it was like – and I told her this – 'Your tour enabled me to do mine'.' Advertisement And she's also won over her hero, hair who takes no nonsense. The pair duetted on one of Sabrina's biggest hits Please Please Please. 6 Melissa pictured in the outfit that caught Sabrina's eye Credit: Instagram/@wednesdayspodcast 6 It was Espresso – one of the biggest hits of last year - that finally propelled Sabrina into the spotlight Credit: Getty
