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The BBC’s weekend football TV schedule is collapsing like a cricket side, with its regular late Saturday afternoon show Football Focus – which usually highlights the day’s Premier League matches – having to be pulled, after a list of high-profile names announced today they were boycotting the show.

Fatboy Slim has thrown his support behind Gary Lineker after the footballer turned pundit was asked to “step back” from his presenting duties at the BBC.Earlier this week, Home Secretary Suella Braverman outlined the government’s controversial plan to ban people arriving in the UK illegally from ever claiming asylum.Lineker responded, calling it an “immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s”. Braverman then hit out at Lineker, saying that his comments “diminished the unspeakable tragedy” of the Holocaust.There is no huge influx.

The BBC comms department must be reeling this morning after a nightmare 48 hours which saw it firefighting battles on several fronts. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run. The pedestrian was taken to hospital after being knocked down in Middleton on Friday night.

The BBC’s popular Premier League highlights show Match of the Day will air without a studio presenter or its regular roster of pundits after lead presenter Gary Lineker was asked to step back from coverage after breaking the broadcaster’s impartiality rules on Twitter.

Gary Lineker has a history of posting politically charged tweets during his time as a BBC TV presenter, which has been revealed in the wake of the former footballer turned pundit being criticised for commenting on the government's immigration policy. It also comes as the TV star announced he will “step back” from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media.

Rishi Sunak said he would not hand honours to family members in a thinly-veiled swipe at Boris Johnson’s reported plans to knight his father. Mr Johnson, who was forced out of Downing Street last September following a series of scandals, is said to have included Stanley Johnson as one of as many as 100 names put forward for honours.

More than 18,000 'knock-off vapes' have been seized in the police's ongoing campaign to crackdown on Manchester's notorious Counterfeit Street. Police raided a shop on Overbridge Road in Cheetham Hill on Thursday suspected of selling counterfeit goods and exploiting staff who are unable to work due to their immigration status.

Piers Morgan has joined a chorus of criticism against the BBC’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker after he compared British government rhetoric to Nazi Germany.

Gary Lineker has revealed that it was the BBC's decision for him to step back as presenter of Match of the Day.

Tributes have been paid to two boys who were found dead in their house with their mother.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman whose hands appeared to be 'tied with rope' was beaten up in the back seat of a car. The disturbing incident took place in Cheetham Hill on Wednesday night and was captured on CCTV.

A fourth child has been arrested following a spate of attacks on children which were filmed using phones. Greater Manchester Police is investigating a series of incidents in Wigan town centre from February and March, with children targeted as young as nine.

Gary Lineker will “step back” from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media.The presenter has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.The announcement prompted pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright to tweet that he will not be appearing on the programme on Saturday in “solidarity” with Lineker. A BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days.

Match of the Day presenter Ian Wright has said he will not appear on tomorrow’s edition of the BBC’s Premier League highlights show in “solidarity” with lead presenter Gary Lineker who was asked to step back from coverage after breaking the broadcaster’s impartiality rules on Twitter.

Gary Lineker is stepping back from presenting Match of the Day over a row over the BBC's impartiality terms, the broadcaster confirmed on Friday.

Gary Lineker is to temporarily step back from Match of the Day after breaking the BBC’s impartiality rules on Twitter.

Gary Lineker will not face disciplinary action from the BBC following his controversial tweet, according to reports. On Tuesday, Gary, 62, commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in which she unveiled government plans to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel and said the UK is being "overwhelmed". As he re-shared the video, the Match of the Day host wrote: "Good heavens, this is beyond awful." In a later tweet, Gary added: "There is no huge influx.

Gary Lineker, 62, has been defended by his friend, and frequent online sparring partner, Piers Morgan, 57, as he blasted the "absurdity" of Twitter users calling for the Match of the Day host to be axed. Piers compared the vitriol aimed at the BBC Sport host to that of Jeremy Clarkson, 62, who also faced a furious backlash urging ITV and Amazon Prime Video to sack him, due to his vile remarks about Meghan Markle, 41. Calling out the "hypocrisy" of the same fans who defended Clarkson now being the ones who want Lineker to lose his job, Piers wrote in his latest column: "This whole Lineker debate is riddled with hypocrisy.

Gary Lineker has suggested he will avoid suspension by the BBC for his comments about the Government’s asylum policy, as the Home Secretary accused him of “diminishing the unspeakable tragedy” of the Holocaust.The Match Of The Day presenter’s row with the Government deepened on Thursday as he hit back at Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt on Twitter and accused her of using a “clumsy analogy”. Lineker is facing criticism from members of the Conservative Party after comparing the language used to launch the new policy with 1930s Germany.The BBC has said it is taking the matter “seriously” and expects to have a “frank conversation” with Lineker, and on Thursday the BBC pundit confirmed he had spoken to director-general Tim Davie. He tweeted: “Well, it’s been an interesting couple of days.

Martin Roberts, 59, sobbed as he called on his 22,000 Instagram followers for their support after the death of his beloved father. The presenter said he was feeling "really alone and horrible" as he tried to come to terms with his heartbreaking loss. Addressing his followers, Martin said: "So, erm, I don't really know if I should be posting this video or not, but I guess people deal with things in different ways.

Gary Lineker has come under fire for criticising the Government's new asylum policy, and we want to know what you think.

Ben Shephard has told Kate Garraway that he was singing her praises at an event he was hosting - but felt 'uncomfortable' doing so. The pair, who have worked together and been friends for more than 20 years, were back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Thursday (March 9).

Gary Lineker, 62, and Piers Morgan, 57, have a history of former spats, and have argued about almost everything from pay cheques to BBC license fees. However, perhaps to many people's surprise, Piers put in a word of support for his so-called frenemy on Twitter yesterday, telling him he was his "defence". The Match of the Day host exclaimed: "There is no huge influx.

Gary Lineker ‘controversy’ is rumbling on into a third day, and there’s more “bad news” for the presenter – now, his old Twitter foe Piers Morgan is defending him. The Match of the Day presenter criticised Home office policy and compared it to Nazi Germany this week, resulting in a BBC spokesperson stating that he will be “reminded of his responsibilities on social media” by the broadcaster. Lineker commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman tweet, which saw her discuss government plans to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel.

Piers Morgan has defended Gary Lineker’s criticism of the UK Government’s new asylum policy, arguing that the Match Of The Day host is “not a news reporter”. The Talk TV host said Lineker’s remarks were “clearly incendiary” but that his opinions “should not matter to the BBC’s news output”. Lineker, 62, has faced criticism from members of the Tory party including Downing Street and the Home Office after comparing the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.

EXCLUSIVE: Senior BBC journalists are furious at Gary Lineker’s “egregious” breach of impartiality rules after he compared UK government asylum policy to 1930s Nazi Germany.

On Monday, the pair posted a video showing they were in an airport with Wendell saying she has 'a lot to announce' and to 'stay tuned'. READ MORE: Gary Lineker sparks fury after comparing UK asylum policy to Nazi GermanyWoman claiming to be Madeleine McCann deletes Instagram pageShe has also invited her mum and dad out to the States to complete a DNA test - and appears to have a definitive answer. Private investigator and self-professed medium Dr Johansson, who previously aided police on missing persons cases in the US, is helping Julia probe her claims.

Gary Lineker has extended his thanks to his fans for the "love and support" he received after being criticised Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

The BBC is set to have a 'frank conversation' with Gary Lineker over his comments on the government's new asylum policy.

BBC Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has landed himself and the corporation in hot water once again, this time on the government’s controversial asylum policy.

Gary Lineker has sparked a BBC impartiality row after branding the Tories' latest plan to imprison asylum seekers entering the UK as 'beyond awful' in a post on social media.

Kate Garraway, 55, has described how her husband Derek Draper, 55, has become "trapped" in his own body. The former lobbyist, who suffers from a severe form of long Covid, spent over a year in hospital after first being rushed in back in 2020 - and has been struggling with his health ever since. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate opened up about the long-term impacts Covid has had on Derek's body in a heart-wrenching new interview.

Jeremy Clarkson has been named “the UK’s sexiest man” in a new survey. Despite the presenter’s recent controversies, he seems to have caught the eye of many ladies across the country, beating celebs such as Gary Lineker and Mike Tindall to win the top spot in a new survey.

Gabby Logan, 49, and Gary Lineker, 62, have led the tributes to former colleague John Motson following the news of his death. The legendary sports commentator had an incredible 50-year career with the BBC. Taking to Instagram, Gabby posted a touching tribute on her story in view of her 178,000 followers.

BBC, Motson died today (February 23) aged 77. In a statement his family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today.”After a successful footballing career, Motson began commentating for the BBC in 1971, going on to become the voice of the game for half a decade before retiring in 2018.In that time he commentated on 10 World Cups, nearly 30 FA Cup finals and 2,500 matches in total and became known as ‘the voice of football’.The corporation’s director general, Tim Davie, said: “John Motson was the voice of a footballing generation – steering us through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day.“Like all the greats behind the mic, John had the right words, at the right time, for all the big moments.”Others to pay tribute included football teams and stars from across the world, with former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher saying: “So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals.