THE insurance industry has predicted insurance costs will rise for female motorists and male pension policies following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice that setting insurance prices on the basis of gender is discriminatory.

CLEVELAND Browns owner Randy Lerner — who is reportedly preparing a takeover of Premiership club Aston Villa — is “exploring” business interests in England, according to the National Football League team.

Billionaire Randy Lerner, who owns the franchise to NFL side Cleveland Browns, is believed to be preparing to enter the race to buy Aston Villa.

Ireland's two scouting organisations have agreed a merger.