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Greg Dyke ended his tenure as FA chairman in August and was replaced by Greg ClarkeThe Football Association (FA) is outdated, held back by "elderly white men" and unable to counter the power of the Premier League, say five former executives of the governing body. David Bernstein, David Davies, Greg Dyke, Alex Horne and David Triesman say the FA has failed to "self-reform". The five have asked Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport committee to propose legislation to reform the FA. They describe the FA's decision-making structures as "arcane and convoluted". "It may well move us to redressing the woeful lack of English players or managers and the embarrassing failures …

SFA and Police Scotland to discuss football abuse claims 12 December 2016 From the section Scotland Image copyright Thinkstock Officials from the Scottish Football Association will meet Police Scotland later to discuss allegations of child sex abuse within the sport. Football has been shaken by claims from former players, from across the UK, that they were abused by those in positions of authority. Deputy First Minister John Swinney has called for the SFA to set up an independent inquiry. The SF…

UK 's current GDP growth rate won't last, warns business body 12 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright PA Image caption Stronger consumer spending helped boost wage growth in the third quarter "The business as usual" approach taken by many firms following the Brexit vote has helped boost UK growth this year, but it won't last, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned. The business body expects 2.1% GDP g…

UK 's current GDP growth rate won't last, warns business body 12 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright PA Image caption Stronger consumer spending helped boost wage growth in the third quarter "The business as usual" approach taken by many firms following the Brexit vote has helped boost UK growth this year, but it won't last, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned. The business body expects 2.1% GDP g…

UK 's current GDP growth rate won't last, warns business body 12 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright PA Image caption Stronger consumer spending helped boost wage growth in the third quarter "The business as usual" approach taken by many firms following the Brexit vote has helped boost UK growth this year, but it won't last, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned. The business body expects 2.1% GDP g…

Media playback is unsupported on your device The families living in unsafe rented flats 11 December 2016 Last updated at 23:42 GMT The number of people living in privately rented accommodation in the UK has increased significantly over the past 10 years - and yet almost one in three of these homes fails to meet even the most basic standards. In some cases, private landlords' property is unfit to live in - but families stay because they have no other option. The BBC's Richard Bilton has been seeing the work of one housing team in Liverpool. View the full article

Media playback is unsupported on your device The families living in unsafe rented flats 11 December 2016 Last updated at 23:42 GMT The number of people living in privately rented accommodation in the UK has increased significantly over the past 10 years - and yet almost one in three of these homes fails to meet even the most basic standards. In some cases, private landlords' property is unfit to live in - but families stay because they have no other option. The BBC's Richard Bilton has been seeing the work of one housing team in Liverpool. View the full article

Newspaper headlines: Council tax rises and strike warnings By UK staff BBC News 11 December 2016 Image caption The Times' front page leads with its own investigation that claims Theresa May will back "steep rises" in council tax to "plug a gaping hole" in social care funding. The newspaper says the Prime Minister has been forced to drop her opposition to the plans, despite …

Newspaper headlines: Council tax rises and strike warnings By UK staff BBC News 11 December 2016 Image caption The Times' front page leads with its own investigation that claims Theresa May will back "steep rises" in council tax to "plug a gaping hole" in social care funding. The newspaper says the Prime Minister has been forced to drop her opposition to the plans, despite …

Four arrested over Manchester ecstasy death 11 December 2016 From the section Manchester Image copyright Google Image caption The woman was found on Saturday morning at City Warehouse ApartHotel in the city centre Four people have been arrested after a 19-year-old woman took ecstasy and died in Manchester. The woman was found dead at the City Warehouse ApartHotel on Great Ancoats Street at about 06:30 GMT on Saturday. Greater Ma…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Matt Terry wins X Factor 2016 11 December 2016 Last updated at 22:36 GMT Matt Terry has won X Factor 2016, beating Saara Aalto in the final of the singing competition. He was joined onstage by his former competitors as he performed his first single, When Christmas Comes Around. View the full article

Media playback is unsupported on your device Matt Terry wins X Factor 2016 11 December 2016 Last updated at 22:36 GMT Matt Terry has won X Factor 2016, beating Saara Aalto in the final of the singing competition. He was joined onstage by his former competitors as he performed his first single, When Christmas Comes Around. View the full article

Man arrested after car crashes into Hackney charity HQ 11 December 2016 From the section London Image copyright @PaulieTandoori Image caption The car went through the front window of the charity A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a charity's building in a busy high street in north-east London. The BMW mounted the pavement and broke through the store front of Hackney Pirates charity in Dalston's Kingsland High Street…

Ex-JLS member Oritsé Williams denies rape allegation 11 December 2016 From the section UK Image caption Singer Oritse Williams has been bailed until February Former JLS member Oritse Williams has denied allegations he raped a fan in a hotel room after a concert. The 30-year-old singer was arrested on 2 December, the morning after performing a gig at the Gorgeous club in Wolverhampton. West Midlands Police said it was called to a hotel in the city at 07:45 GMT after a 20-year…

Northumbria police criticised over 'smiling' armed officers 11 December 2016 From the section Tyne & Wear Image copyright Northumbria Police Image caption A picture of the armed officers posted on social media attracted thousands of comments Images posted on social media of armed officers smiling and posing with members of the public have attracted thousands of comments, many critical. In November Northumbria police announced …