Man Utd have reportedly decided to hold a comprehensive player clear-out following a team barbecue, triggering widespread debate over the owners’ approach and the club’s future direction.

A bereaved mother has urged her late son’s absent friends to come forward and provide evidence in official proceedings, stressing that their testimonies are crucial to clarifying the circumstances surrounding his death.

ITV is reducing daytime show budgets, including for Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning, to pay for World Cup coverage and raising concerns over broadcasting priorities.