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Jul 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Matt Davis |Rupsha Mukherjee |Kerry Allen |Anastasia Bazenkova

By BBC Monitoring and Matthew DavisThe Conservatives have emerged with "broken bones" from the UK election after Rishi Sunak's "dismal end" - but the big question for some in the international media is whether the "bland, even boring" Keir Starmer can clean up the UK's "mess".

Feb 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Dan Roan |Matt Davis

By Dan Roan and Matt DavisBBC SportLast updated on .From the section Man UtdNew Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his "preference" is to build a new stadium for the club that can also "serve the north of England". United have played at the 74,310-capacity Old Trafford since 1910, but Ratcliffe acknowledged it had become "tired and in need of refurbishment". A new stadium could be built next to the existing ground in Trafford Park.

Aug 8, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Stephen Stafford |Matt Davis

By Stephen Stafford & Matthew DavisBBC NewsA "significant" number of asylum seekers who had refused to board the Bibby Stockholm have now changed their minds about moving to the barge, the immigration minister has told the BBC. "A significant number moved yesterday, I suspect more will move in the coming days," Robert Jenrick said. Asylum seekers already on the vessel have been describing the conditions.

Jun 19, 2023 | bbc.com | Matt Davis

Image source, Getty ImagesBritish adventurer Hamish Harding is among those missing on a submersible that was diving to the wreck of Titanic, his family have said. Mr Harding, 58, chairman of aircraft firm Action Aviation, is a renowned explorer who has flown to space and holds three Guinness World Records. His stepson Brian Szasz said in a now-deleted post on Facebook: He "has gone missing on submarine."Submersible operator OceanGate said its "entire focus" is on the crew's return.

Apr 20, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Matt Davis

Last updated on .From the section Premier LeagueAt the start of this season, would anyone have predicted Unai Emery and the previously retired Roy Hodgson would be vying for the Premier League manager of the month award going into the final weeks of the campaign? The 2022-23 has been particularly ruthless for managers, with a Premier League-record 13 departures and only one of those - Graham Potter at Brighton - having left of his own accord.