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• Liam Delap scores double as Nottingham Forest upset odds to beat Man City

  Liam Delap’s emphatic brace earned Nottingham Forest a first home win of the season and piled the misery on Manchester City with a 3-1 victory.

• Former EU negotiator warns UK will not be able to pick and choose trade rules

  Britain will not be able to pick and choose which elements of the European Union’s single market arrangements it wants if the country moves closer to the bloc, a former chief Brexit negotiator has warned.

• US military carries out targeted strikes on Iran that Trump describes as minor

  President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting an Iranian air defence system.

• Meghans father to be tagged after court appearance over child sex abuse images

  The Duchess of Sussex’s father will be subject to home detention and electronic tagging following his release on bail after appearing in a US court accused of possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls.

• Andy Farrell wants more from Ireland despite big win over Argentina

  Andy Farrell challenged Ireland to be more ruthless after they swept aside Argentina with a 42-12 bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship in Dublin.

• Burnham to look at rape trial changes to back victims after Brand conviction

  Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and “get the conviction rate up”.

• Monty Done TV horticulturalist presents last Gardeners World after two decades

  TV horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show.

• 75 organisations to attend protest march against AI data centres

  Campaigners have said 75 organisations are set to protest against AI data centres in Scotland as charities demand “a proper public consultation” on plans.

• Meghans father arrested by FBI in US over alleged child sex abuse material reports

  The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported.

• Six arrested after shocking Bonfire Night violence leaves officers injured

  A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night.

• Russell Brands actions horrifying says Burnham as he praises victims

  Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian.

• British Airways owner hit by fuel costs and up to 25m air traffic chaos bill

  The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages.

• Jobe Bellingham and Josh King handed England call up but Cole Palmer overlooked

  Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have been included in the final England squad of the year, but Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo for November’s internationals.

• Global market downturn spreads to UK and Europe amid tech sell off

  London’s financial markets slid on Friday morning as a major tech sell-off on Wall Street spread globally.

• Andy Burnham to make employers include salary information in their job adverts

  Andy Burnham has said employers will be made to say how much they are prepared to pay new hires.

• Andy Burnham to make employers include salary information in their job adverts

  Andy Burnham has said employers will be made to say how much they are prepared to pay new hires.

• Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to warn policing must reform or decline

  Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will call for urgent policing reforms in England and Wales during a keynote speech in Manchester on Friday.

• Russell Brand being investigated over two new rape complaints

  Russell Brand has been accused of raping two more women and could now face further criminal charges, it can be revealed.

• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

  Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.

• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

  Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.

• Bank hikes interest rates to 4 and warns more to come if Iran war continues

  The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved.

• Guitar used by Johnny Marr after The Smiths split could fetch 30k at auction

  A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.

• England captain Harry Kane signs new deal with Bayern Munich

  Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich.

• BT sheds nearly another 8000 jobs as cost cutting helps boost earnings

  BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs.

• Poundland is challenged and vulnerable say owners after talks with ministers

  The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer.