Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, is to hold further talks with Poundland's owner and its management team amid a race to save the discount retailer from collapse.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 games after an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
Thames Water creditors will establish a £75m fund for vulnerable customers as part of a package designed to win Andy Burnham’s support for a private sector rescue of the company and avert its nationalisation.