The “no-nonsense” approach Jane Allen brought with her and her direct style was unsettling some of those she worked alongside, among them Ros Anwyl, the membership manager. 

British Gymnastics CEO 'fostered culture of fear', former manager claims 

Ellis O'Reilly made history as Ireland’s first ever female gymnastic Olympian. An achievement to make her proud of for the rest of her life. But that’s not how she sees it.

Ireland’s gymnastic Olympian 'forced to quit or face life in a wheelchair'

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Two of the sport's stars have told ITV News they received shocking treatment from their coaches from a very young age.

'Beaten and starved': Stars allege abuse at heart of British Gymnastics 

The FA will speak to players like Raheem Sterling, Tyrone Mings and Jordan Henderson before the code is rolled out, writes Steve Scott.

FA launches plans for diverse boardrooms

Premier League teams playing away from their own stadium are being urged to fly to matches.

Premier League matchday protocols revealed

Gareth Southgate has always encouraged his players to speak out and to say what’s on their minds.

Southgate: To get more black coaches, football needs to change

The Watford striker on a looming "race war" and how it’s only a matter of time before a top English player is pushed into violence.

Premier League star Andre Gray opens up on daily racism

Demi Stokes has revealed she was racially abused in her first ever game when she was just nine-years old. 


England star who faced racism in first ever game urges players to speak out

Plans are being made to appease broadcasters, but whatever happens televised football will not be the same.

Even if PL season is completed, its value to broadcasters has diminished

Sports have been given the green light to organise short closed quarters sessions within a strictly controlled medical environment.

UK government gives green light to 'close-contact' sport training

Former England international Andros Townsend spoke to ITV News about the return of the Premier League and the risk to players.

Andros Townsend on Premier League restart, coronavirus and calling out teammates

If the Bank’s central forecast is right, around a million people will find themselves out of work in the run up to Christmas.

Bank of England Governor says furlough scheme must end

Igor Grechushkin, the owner of the cargo ship that brought the explosive materials to Beirut in 2014, was questioned by Cypriot police after a request by Interpol.

Owner of the ship that brought ammonium nitrate to Beirut questioned by police

There are fears a 'recipe for disaster', stirred up by the coronavirus crisis, could result in huge levels of violent crime.

Violent crime rising again as police commissioner warns of repeat of 2011 riots

When Robert Moore and I were asked to do a US election podcast, the question naturally turned to a name.

Will Trump defy the odds and win? 2016 called to say write him off at your peril

Will Trump Win? will be a blend of commentary, analysis and discussion between myself and the podcast maestro Dan Hewitt, with a number of splendid, informed and incisive American guests thrown in to the mix. And we need you too!

Why we need you to join us on the roller coaster ride ahead

Test and Trace may be improving, but will it improve enough in just over a month to ensure schools can open and a second wave is avoided? 

Second wave in December ‘likely’ unless Test and Trace improves

An ITV News investigation found dozens of videos of mostly teenage girls sharing how they limit their daily calorie intake, discussing weight loss pills, expressing delight at their thin limbs and sharing dark jokes about their mental illness.

'I was crying every night': Does TikTok fuel eating disorders?

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The figures - from union Bectu - also reveal that, on top of this, there are tens of thousands of more freelance theatre workers with little or no work.

Steve Scott

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