Jim Duffy makes grim SPFL prediction as he admits 'nobody knows' if survival efforts will work

Activision Blizzard has said that it is facing an increased attrition rate after ongoing legal action.The annual report (via Axios) states that recent legal proceedings regarding alleged workplace harassment and strikes over QA layoffs may be responsible for an increased attrition rate at the company, and is also causing difficulty in attracting new staff members.The report said: “We are experiencing adverse effects related to concerns raised about our workplace. If we experience significantly reduced productivity, significant worker protests or strikes in regards to these matters, significant continued loss of sponsors, advertisers or players, or other negative consequences relating to these matters, our business could be materially adversely impacted.”The report continues, saying that Activision Blizzard may not be able to conduct business if it is unable to attract, retain, and motivate skilled personnel.“We have observed labour shortages, increasing competition for talent, and increasing attrition.

The owners of a foodbank and a restaurant in south Manchester are teaming up to travel to Ukraine next week to bring much needed supplies and cash to civilians.

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney fears that hot-shot striker Kevin Nisbet will be out further than the end of this season with an ACL injury sustained in the 0-0 draw with Celtic.

Dua Lipa surprised an 80-year-old superfan on The Tonight Show after he went viral on TikTok – check out the video below.Late last year, footage of Papa Richy receiving tickets for his 80th birthday to see Dua Lipa on her ‘Future Nostalgia‘ tour was uploaded to TikTok by his grandaughter. The clip, which sees Richy exclaim “Dua Lipa in concert? Are you shitting me?” soon went viral and has racked up almost 2million likes since.And earlier this week (March 3) Papa Richy got the chance to meet the pop star during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)“We reached out to him, pretending that we were a radio station in New York and told him that he won a contest for the number one TikTok video of the year — he believed this, he loved it,” Fallon explained to the audience.

CHVRCHES have announced details of a huge new North American tour for 2022 – check out the new list of dates below.The Scottish trio are fresh off a three-song performance at this week’s (March 2) BandLab NME Awards 2022 in London, where they performed with The Cure‘s Robert Smith.After a UK tour that begins next week (March 10), the band will head to the US and Mexico from the end of April, playing a host of shows that take them up until the end of June. The new headline dates begin in late May.See the band’s full list of tour dates below.MARCH 202210 – Dundee, Fat Sam’s12 – Glasgow, SWG3 Poetry Club14 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy15 – Newcastle, City Hall16 – London, Brixton Academy18 – Birmingham, O2 Academy19 – Manchester, AcademyAPRIL 202229 – Atlanta, Shaky Knees FestivalMAY 202213 – Mexico City, Tecate Emblema18 – Monterrey, Showcenter21 – Guadalajara, Corona Capital27 – Napa, BottleRock Festival30 – Tampa, Jannus31 – Miami, Revolution LiveJUNE 20221 – Orlando, House of Blues2 – Raleigh, The Ritz4 – Charlotte, The Fillmore5 – Washington, DC, 9:30 Club9 – Buffalo, Artpark10 – Grand Rapids, 20 Monroe Live11 – Indianapolis, WonderRoad Music Festival13 – Madison, The Sylvee15 – Omaha, The Admiral16 – Kansas City, Uptown Theater18 – Manchester, Bonnaroo FestivalDuring their set at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the band performed their track ‘Asking For A Friend’ from 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’ and then teamed up with Smith for a world exclusive live premiere of ‘How Not To Drown’.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has spoken out about relapsing during the first UK lockdown, which left him homeless and alone in a hotel room taking cocaine and suffering from hallucinations. The actor, 43, has spoken candidly about the experience and how getting through it has got him to the “best ever” place he has been. He spoke to The Sun: “I felt so terrible, guilty and ashamed when I started using again.

Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy has revealed that he’s ready to commit his future to the Sons —although any deal is on hold until more is known about when the football season will begin.

One of the world’s top infectious diseases experts has compared scientists who predict the spread of Covid-19 to stock market traders.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every household in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon has praised Janey Godley's parody videos and says it's like she knows exactly what she's thinking.

All Scots aged over 70 will be tested for coronavirus when they are admitted to hospital, regardless of whether they have symptoms.

Derek McInnes looks around Europe and sees flickers of hope.

It wouldn't be Scottish football if we didn't have some sort of fallout on our hands.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has accused the SPFL of showing a "lack of energy" over attempting to finish the Premiership season.

Top brass at the Norwegian FA have asked their government for a £45m SOS package just days after the SPFL requested government talks over the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that there will be no big gatherings or events for "several months".

Two fans have filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball over "unusable tickets for unplayable games".

The SPFL has detailed the £200million boost Scottish football brings to the economy, amid fears 5,700 jobs are at risk.

The Scottish Premiership season could end with mini-leagues or play-offs - or face UEFA dictating which teams qualify for Europe.

Leeann Dempster can see Scottish football hurtling towards a brick wall.

Scottish football was pushed closer to the brink of a catastrophic financial collapse last night after the government appeared to rule out emergency measures to start next season behind closed doors.

A care home has stopped admitting new residents after reports 15 people with confirmed or suspected coronavirus there have died in the last month.

Neil Lennon last night called for Scottish football to look after each other and support those needing help in dealing with the coronavirus crisis.

Anxious Scottish clubs want the government to abandon the football season this week – and save them from financial catastrophe.

Kilmarnock's SPFL Premiership matches could be at risk as the coronavirus spreads further.

Scottish Football looks set to be rocked by the impact of coronavirus as the government prepare to change their level of action on the pandemic.