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£50m centrepiece of next UK city of culture standing empty after operator pulls out
Bradford council has been plunged into controversy over its handling of a £50.5m publicly funded venue that has been completed with no operator in place to run it.
Vulnerable people not at risk from assisted dying bill, says MP
The lives of disabled and vulnerable people would not be at risk from a proposed assisted dying law because it would only apply to terminally ill adults, with two doctors and a judge likely to rule on each case, the MP sponsoring said yesterday.
US weapons warning to Israel over Gaza aid
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it faces possible punishment, including the potential stopping of US weapons transfers, if it does not take immediate action to let more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Undercover officer spied on Starmer in libel case
An undercover police officer has admitted that he spied on Keir Starmer while he was a radical barrister, a public inquiry heard yesterday.
Minister vows to end scandal that left thousands of carers in debt
Review launched after benefit breaches led to threats of prosecution
Europe's top leagues join forces against 'abusive' Fifa
The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, hailed \"one of the most important days in football\" after Europe's domestic leagues joined forces with the global players' union to file a formal complaint against Fifa's imposition of the sport's match calendar.
Pep talk for England Guardiola is dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley
The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not hopeful of securing a deal for the Manchester City manager, with Lee Carsley no longer under consideration to become England's permanent head coach.
"'It shows you can never give up. You've got to bounce back'"
Dean Henderson has endured personal loss and injuries but the keeper has battled his way back into the England side
Nigeria boycott Afcon qualifier after squad left in Libya airport
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home yesterday, their captain William Troost-Ekong said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.
Tongue-tied Carsley is no televangelist, he's a coach
In his self-contradictions, slips and repetitions - dealing with the discomfort of bright lights and question after question - he is the most relatable England manager
Clarke urges Scotland fans to keep faith after poor run
Steve Clarke has urged supporters to keep the faith as Scotland seek to avoid losing five games in a row for the first time when Portugal visit Hampden Park.
Wilson spot-on to help Bellamy's unbeaten Wales roll over visitors
Craig Bellamy became the first Wales manager to go unbeaten in his first four matches after edging out Montenegro. It was not all liquid football but there was more promise as Harry Wilson's third goal in three games, this one from the penalty spot, earned victory and saw him become the first Welshman since Gareth Bale at Euro 2016 to score in three consecutive matches.
Helping others was my mum's passion – this is my thing, but her legacy'
Rio Ferdinand's foundation is now having an impact far beyond the south London estate where he grew up
Group stage endgame Five things we've learned
Spin to win?
Bristol City's Manning to take leave after baby son dies
The Bristol City head coach, Liam Manning, is taking a period of leave after the death of his baby son, Theo. Manning's assistant, Chris Hogg, will take charge of the Championship side in his absence.
Pakistan roll dice on spin as Stokes makes return
\"There is no change in the approach,\" Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan's assistant head coach, said yesterday. Minutes later the team for the second Test - due to start today at 6am BST - dropped, and there had been a complete change in the approach.
New Zealand take A-O lead but Ainslie hopeful of fightback
A fast start and a close-run first leg will give the British crew hope they are still in this contest but at 4-0 down it is looking increasingly likely that the America's Cup is New Zealand's to keep.
'"'Key figure'" Wigglesworth promoted to England's No 2
Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to Steve Borthwick's No 2 as part of England's finalised coaching staff for the autumn internationals.
The art of selection Borthwick's autumn requires balance, gut feel and clarity for England to prosper
Rugby union has bid adieu to two significant figures in recent days. Today's players may not be overly familiar with Kevin Bowring, the first professional head coach of Wales between 1995-98, or Ronnie Dawson, who led the British & Irish Lions to a famous win against the All Blacks in 1959 and later became Ireland's first national coach, but both helped to change their sport for the better.
UK warned it is still too reliant on gas to absorb price shocks
Britain is at risk of experiencing a repeat of the sharp increase in energy costs that has fuelled the cost of living crisis owing to an over-reliance on gas, an expert panel of industry leaders has warned.
Porterbrook's £80m dividend fuels calls for rolling stock to be nationalised
The rolling stock firm Porterbrook paid out £80m in dividends to its mainly overseas shareholders last year, accounts show, fuelling further calls for Britain's trains to be nationalised.
Losses at the Evening Standard top £100m over seven years
Losses at the Evening Standard have topped £100m, highlighting the financial pressure on the title, which last month stopped daily publishing in the capital after almost 200 years.
Labour's industrial strategy is welcome but will need watchdog with bite to deliver hard truths
In 2017, Theresa May's government said it was setting out \"a long-term vision for how Britain can build on its economic strengths, address its productivity performance, embrace technological change and boost the earning power of people across the UK\". None of those aspirations would be out of place in Keir Starmer's vision for \"a 10-year plan to deliver the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in the high-growth sectors that will drive our growth mission\".
Gambling stocks fall as Reeves mulls raising taxes
Shares in British gambling companies dropped sharply yesterday, reducing the stock market value of large operators by more than £2bn, after the Guardian reported that Treasury officials could tap the sector for between £900m and £3bn in extra taxes.
Vauxhall owner to decide fate of UK factories 'in next few weeks'
The owner of the Vauxhall, Citroën and Peugeot brands has said a decision will be made on the future of its UK plants \"in the next few weeks\", amid a row over government electric vehicle quotas.
Post Office selected parts of judgment in email to police
The Post Office attempted to use selective positive comments about the Horizon IT system from a damning high court judgment to try to get police to review a decision not to launch criminal proceedings against a post office operator this year.
China surrounds Taiwan for military and coastguard drills
Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan's main island yesterday for a day of largescale drills that Beijing said were a warning against \"separatist acts\" in the wake of a recent speech by Taiwan's president.
Iran reporters face jail time despite court ruling no US collaboration
Two young female journalists who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for reporting on the death of Mahsa Amini have been cleared of charges of collaborating with the United States government but will still spend up to five more years behind bars, the Iranian authorities have announced.
Chinese film star returns to the screen after alleged tax scandal
Fan Bingbing, once one of China's most famous film stars, is returning to the screen after a more than five-year hiatus after her alleged involvement in a tax evasion scandal.
Trump suggests using military against 'enemy within' on election day
Donald Trump has provoked anger from Democrats after calling for the US armed forces to be turned against his political adversaries when voters go to the polls next month.