Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said rising jet fuel costs and supply risks could push European air fares higher.
The warning comes as airlines face mounting expenses due to ongoing instability in the Middle East.
He said there was still concern that the industry in the UK could face shortages of fuel over the summer.
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I’m hoping that the Iran war makes flights way more expensive. Not for ecological reasons, I just don’t want to go on holiday with my partner anymore. All they do is play farming games on their phone, and they can easily do that at home without costing me £3k+.
A government spokesman told the BBC : “UK airlines are clear that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel.”
This follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict in Iran, a key transit route for fuel from the Middle East.
The UK and Europe typically depend on fuel imports from the region and have been racing to secure supplies from elsewhere.
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Last week, the European Union confirmed that US-grade jet fuel could be used by European airlines as long as it was implemented safely.
Dan Jorgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner, said on Wednesday that a serious shortage was not expected in the short term but could not be ruled out in the longer term.
However, the chief executive of travel operator Tui, Sebastien Ebel, said he did not foresee shortages in the coming months.
Mr Walsh warned UK operators could still face difficulties, particularly during the busy holiday period.
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He said: “You normally expect to see a 25% increase in flights and fuel requirements in the months of July and August versus, let’s say March.”
Mr Walsh added that if sufficient alternative supplies were not secured, shortages could occur.
However, he reassured consumers there was no need to panic and said widespread flight cancellations were not expected.
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The Met Police is launching an unprecedented operation to stop violence and hate speech erupting in London at two marches on FA Cup Final day.
For the first time live facial recognition and new powers to target hate speech will be used to maintain public order.
Protesters clash with police officers in Trafalgar Square during the Unite the Kingdom march last September
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Police chiefs are concerned that football hooligans may head to London, on FA Cup Final day, to join the Unite the Kingdom march which is expected to be led by Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
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Some 4,000 officers, including 660 from outside London, will be deployed in the capital to prevent violence, antisemitism, anti-Muslim and other hate speech.
Here’s everything we know about the two rallies.
People taking part in the Unite the Kingdom protest must remain in Kingsway until the rally begins.
Anyone participating in the march must not deviate from the designated route, shown on the map below, which is Kingsway, Aldwych, Strand, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square.
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The route of the Unite the Kingdom march
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Speeches or music at the post-march assembly must end by 5.30pm.
The assembly must finish by 6pm.
Organisers and speakers at the assembly must ensure all content displayed and broadcast (including speeches, pre-recorded videos and imagery) does not include content likely to stir up racial or religious hatred.
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Nakba 78/United Against Tommy Robinson and the Far Right protest
People taking part in the Nakba 78/United Against Tommy Robinson and the Far Right protest must remain in Exhibition Road until the march begins.
Anyone participating in the march must not deviate from the route, shown on the map below, which is Exhibition Road, Cromwell Gardens, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly, Pall Mall.
The designated route for the Nakba Day march
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Speeches or music at the post-march assembly must finish by 5pm.
The assembly must end by 5.30pm.
Organisers and speakers at the assembly must ensure all content displayed and broadcast (including speeches, pre-recorded videos and imagery) does not include content likely to stir up racial or religious hatred.
How many people are expected?
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Around 50,000 people are expected by the Met to join the Unite the Kingdom protest, and some 30,000 the march to mark Nakba Day.
What is the Met police’s approach?
Given the scale of the challenge to keep law and order with two marches on FA Cup Final day, the Met’s plan involves “the most assertive possible use of powers including strict conditions”.
Officers from the Met Police Mounted Branch look toward protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square during the “Unite The Kingdom” rally last September
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What police resources is Scotland Yard deploying?
Specialist armed police units will be on standby and police helicopters and drones will watch from the skies.
Mounted police, dog teams, traffic units, large numbers of police with riot equipment, and detectives will be among the 4,000 officers on the streets.
Football hooligans warning
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Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said: “We need to be mindful this Saturday of the history of football hooligan groups supporting causes fronted by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.”
Speakers who engage in antisemitic, anti-Muslim or other hate speech will face arrest, and protest organisers may also be prosecuted under police powers being used for the first time.
People who use chants such as “Death to the IDF” or “Globalise the Intifada” will face arrest, as will individuals who commit anti-Muslim hatred.
Live facial recognition will be used for the first time as part of a public order operation but not on march routes.
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Instead, it will be used at a location in Camden borough where suspected offenders, on a “watch list”, may gather ahead of the United the Kingdom march.
Darren England, the VAR for the Arsenal game, spent two minutes 41 seconds poring over every angle of the footage, checking the possible foul, and potential penalties.
That length of time made sense, as there were multiple incidents to check.
Once at the monitor, referee Chris Kavanagh was there for one minute 15 seconds and watched 17 different replays.
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In total, the review lasted four minutes 11 seconds.
It was markedly quicker at Fir Park, though there was only one thing to review.
The Celtic game was stopped for one minute 25 seconds while the VAR, Andrew Dallas, carried out a penalty check.
But once referee John Beaton went to the pitchside monitor, he was there for only 20 seconds and watched just two replays.
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Dallas also rocked-and-rolled the frames, presenting this as clear proof that the ball had hit the Motherwell midfielder’s hand.
It was two minutes four seconds from the potential handball to the spot-kick being awarded – half the time of the contentious decision at the London Stadium.
VARs in Scottish football are hindered by one key factor: resources.
In England, a minimum of 28 cameras, though often more, are available to the VAR at each ground.
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But up in Scotland, most games have a minimum of just six cameras, going up to 12 for the fixtures selected for live television broadcast.
That the VAR was only able to present one camera angle to the referee highlighted the limitations. Beaton was only shown what everybody at home had watched on television.
It should be remembered that referees must have a level of trust that in the VAR, that when they get to the screen it is only because they have made a clear error.
It is why, at all levels, there are only a handful of times each season that a referee sticks with their own decision.
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It is why the VAR is the real arbiter.
So regardless of whether the ball does actually touch Nicholson’s hand, it was a bold move for the VAR to determine he had definitive evidence.
“VAR was introduced to, in Fifa’s terminology, not to look for pebbles but look for boulders,” former Scottish Premiership referee Bobby Madden told 5 Live.
“Last night isn’t a pebble, it is not even a grain of sand. It goes against the whole ethos of why VAR was introduced.”
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Perhaps it says a lot that fans found it necessary to create and share fake images on social media as supposed definitive proof.
Neville Jones told a jury at Newcastle Crown Court that the slap was “clearly a serious error of judgment”.
The former Durham County Council member for Aycliffe East and Aycliffe town councillor is on trial accused of two counts of sexual assault by touching, both of which he denies.
The court heard on Wednesday (May 13) that he slapped the officer, then said it was something he had “always wanted to do […] in a Benny Hill way”, referring to the bawdy slapstick humour of the late comedian.
Giving evidence on Thursday (May 14) he claimed there was no sexual intention in what he did, as his wife was only a few feet away.
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He described it as, “a bit of fun”, but told the court he wishes he had not done it, due to the consequences for all concerned.
Jones, 60, of Van Mildert Road, Newton Aycliffe, accepted making the remark that he, “had always wanted to do that”, but he claimed he said it, “in a comedic way”.
Neville Jones. (Image: Durham County Council)
The second charge relates to Jones allegedly grabbing a woman’s breast years before the slap.
The court heard he was said to have later claimed that he tripped and fell towards the woman.
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Jones described the allegations as “ludicrous” and said the woman making that claim, and other witnesses who backed up her story, were telling lies.
Asked by Mr Fish why they would make it up, he said he could only think there was a financial motive, as the complainant may be seeking some form of compensation.
He also said the complaint may have been made from “jealousy” due to his prominent position in the community.
Asked what he meant by that, he said: “People are always jealous.
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“It’s the culture of building people up and knocking them down again.”
Mr Fish then put it to the defendant: “Isn’t the truth more straightforward, that what was said you did […] was true?”
The defendant denied it, and when Mr Fish suggested that he was again portraying himself as the “victim in all this”, he also replied: “No”.
Character references were read to the court, highlighting the defendant’s community-spirited nature, in which he was referred to as, “dedicated, upstanding and well-regarded”.
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He was also described as having, “a warm, tactile manner, but never with a sexual intent”.
Production will continue at plants in GB and the Netherlands
Twenty-nine jobs will be lost when Trouw Nutrition closes its North Belfast production facility at the end of September, the company has confirmed.
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Trouw Nutrition manufactures livestock feed at its Ship Street plant, which is used in farms across Northern Ireland, producing meat, eggs and milk.
On Thursday, the company confirmed plans to close its Belfast plant on September 30, following what it describes as “a carefully managed transition period”.
The company’s commercial, sales, technical support, and customer relationship teams, which operate from an office in Belfast’s Clarendon Dock, are not impacted by the closure of the factory.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the company said: “As a priority, this planned transition is intended to strengthen the long-term resilience, quality and reliability of how Trouw Nutrition serves our customers. Our focus throughout the transition period is on maintaining the consistent supply, service quality and proximity expected from a trusted partner.
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“Going forward, product supply will be delivered through Trouw Nutrition’s European network, including our purpose-built sites in GB and the Netherlands. At a local level this will be further supplemented through an expanded supply agreement with our long-term partner, Newtownards-based North Down Grain (NDG).”
Speaking of the changes, Pieter Bastiaanssen, Managing Director of Trouw Nutrition Europe and Central Asia, said: “We fully recognise the impact this decision has on our colleagues, and we regret the disruption it brings. However, it is a necessary step to address long‑standing structural challenges and ensure our production set‑up can meet increasingly demanding quality, traceability and compliance requirements in the future.
“Our commitment to this very important market remains firm. We are making targeted investments to enable a gradual, well‑controlled transition that strengthens the resilience and reliability of how we serve our customers across the island of Ireland.”
In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting blamed the “unprecedented” election results in part on “the unpopularity of this Government”, adding: “There are many reasons we could point to: from individual mistakes on policy like the decision to cut the winter fuel allowance to the ‘island of strangers’ speech, all of which have left the country not knowing who we are or what we really stand for.”
Liam Rush handed himself into the police hours after fatally stabbing Granville Graham
15:12, 14 May 2026Updated 15:20, 14 May 2026
A man has admitted to stabbing a man at a Cambridge hostel in a “tragic and deeply distressing incident”. Liam Rush, 31, stabbed Granville Graham, 58, multiple times in his bedroom at the Chesterton Road hostel where they both lived at around 1am on February 25 2025.
Rush left the scene after the incident. Eight hours later, he arrived at Parkside Police Station to hand himself in to police.
He admitted to murder at Peterborough Crown Court on Thursday (May 14). Rush is due to be sentenced on Wednesday, July 8.
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Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “This was a tragic and deeply distressing incident, our thoughts remain with Granville’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
In a statement, Granville’s family said: “Granville, talented barber and singer, was a special soul with an infectious, happy-go-lucky spirit that brightened the lives of everyone around him.
“Known for his incredible sense of humour, he could effortlessly make others laugh. His selflessness and willingness to help anyone in need made him a true source of support for many.
“He leaves behind nine sisters, one brother, eight children, one grandchild and countless family and friends who loved him dearly. His passing has left a hole in our hearts and the hearts of communities in Cambridge, London and Jamaica.”
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Is Man On Fire heading to the top of the Netflix charts? (Picture: Juan Rosas/Netflix)
It’s that time again, when the week’s drawing to a close and we’re all busy planning our weekend viewing.
It’s going to be a busy couple of days on the box, with the likes of the FA Cup and Eurovision taking centre stage, but if you’re after something a little different there’s no need to worry as Netflix will have you covered.
This week’s top five most-watched chart really does have something for everyone, whether you’re into romcom, true crime or fancy a few action thrills.
But can Man On Fire hang in there in the top spot or has something else blazed a path to the top? Let’s take a look at the five shows you’ve all been watching…
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5. If Wishes Could Kill – 3,600,000 views
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If Wishes Could Kill has pulled in a whole lot of viewers (Picture: Darae Lee/Netflix)
Kicking off this week’s countdown is this YA horror series from South Korea, a cautionary saga which suggests you should be careful what you wish for.
If Wishes Could Kill follows five high school students who discover a mobile app called Gringo, which claims to make its users’ wishes come true.
However, things quickly turn more sinister after a classmate dies unexpectedly, and the students discover that the app is predicting their deaths too — leaving them to uncover the truth behind Gringo before anybody else meets their maker.
It’s a familiar enough storyline, one which has sparked the inevitable comparisons to the Final Destination movies, but this is scary and engaging enough to be worth your while.
4. My Royal Nemesis – 3,900,000 views
My Royal Nemesis has been crowned champion of the non-English language chart (Picture: Netflix)
From horror to romcom now with this royal-themed miniseries, also from South Korea, taking the crown for the most watched non-English language show of the week.
My Royal Nemesis blends time-travel fantasy and comedy to tell the story of a legendary villainess from the country’s Joseon dynasty, whose soul is transferred into the present day, landing in the body of an aspiring actress.
As she gradually takes over her host and adapts to modern life, matters are further complicated when she crosses paths with a ruthless tycoon. Cue love-hate dynamics galore.
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3. Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 – 8,000,000 views
Worst Ex Ever isn’t easy viewing – but it’s compelling (Picture: Netflix)
Shocking true crime series Worst Ex Ever – focusing on disturbing accounts of domestic violence and coercive control – was such a big hit when it dropped on Netflix in 2024, reaching the top 10 charts in 65 countries, that it’s on surprise to see it return.
As with the first series, it focuses on four particular cases, including the story of Kelly and ‘perfect man’ Wade, who turned out to be anything but, and a former 90-Day Fiance star hiding a dark secret from his girlfriend.
We also meet Katie, whose girlfriend Joyce revealed herself to have violent control issues, as well as Karen, who filed a restraining order against her partner Scott, only for him to enact a terrifying revenge.
It’s far from easy viewing – in fact it’s utterly chilling at times – but this is compelling stuff that deserves all the praise it’s had from viewers.
2. Should I Marry A Murderer? – 8,000,000 views
Should I Marry A Murderer? remains a hit with viewers (Picture: Netflix)
More true crime now, with this one hanging in there in the runners-up spot for a second week.
Should I Marry A Murderer? is a British documentary series which tells the true story of Caroline Muirhead, a pathologist whose fiance, Alexander ‘Sandy’ McKellar, confessed to her in 2020 that he had been involved in a fatal hit and run accident three years earlier.
The series documents how the couple met on Tinder, his subsequent confession and how Caroline became a ‘fiancee turned key witness’ when she stayed engaged to Alexander while gathering evidence against him.
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1. Man On Fire – 12,600,000 views
Man On Fire is ablaze at the top of the charts (Picture: Juan Rosas/Netflix)
Spending a second week in pole position, it’s the small screen remake of 2004 Denzel Washington thriller Man on Fire — and the show just keeps on racking up viewers, adding a massive 12 million to its tally over the past few days.
Both the TV show and film are based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel of the same name, with The Watchmen’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll taking over where Washington left off as the fearsome but fragile bodyguard John Creasy.
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With a 60 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this one’s proved more of a hit with critics than the movie, which scored just 39 per cent, with Abdul-Mateen’s performance coming in for particular praise.
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The question is — will its run at number one be extinguished next week?
Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Hambleton area planning committee today (Thursday, May 14) voted in favour of an application to redevelop the former Hambleton District Council offices at Stone Cross in Northallerton.
The proposal will see the offices demolished and the plot redeveloped into a three-storey specialist care facility for elderly residents.
The plans have been submitted by LNT Care Developments Ltd.
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The care home will include 66 ensuite bedrooms, communal lounges, a coffee bar, library, garden room, tearoom, sky bar and landscaped gardens for residents.
Plans also include 25 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle storage and ancillary buildings.
Great Ayton councillor, Heather Moorhouse, was one of several councillors who said they thought the parking was insufficient.
She said: “There’s not enough car parking to satisfy me that people can go along there and visit their relatives.
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“I do support the whole scheme, it’s fantastic, but that’s a problem that I’ve got.”
Councillor Bryn Griffiths, member for Stokesley, added: “My main concern comes down to this issue of parking.
“I’ve spent a lot of time visiting my wife in a similar facility and parking is an issue. There are visitors coming to visit their relatives in the residence, there’s tradesmen coming, contractors coming to do work, health care people arriving, social services, etc, etc.
“I feel that 25 park parking spaces from my own experience will be insufficient.”
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But Councillor Steve Watson, member for the Northallerton North and Brompton division, said motorists could park in the parking area serving the next-door leisure centre if needed.
He said: “It’s a good quality application and delivers really what the area needs.
“The fact that there only appears to be one local objection really says it all.”
The existing civic centre building became vacant following local government reorganisation and the creation of North Yorkshire Council.
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Officers said the current office building was “of no particular architectural merit” and its demolition was considered acceptable.
North Yorkshire Council, which owns the building, received nine bids when the site was marketed, with none of these bids proposing to keep the existing building.
The sale of the site to the care home operator was described as a “win, win, win” situation by deputy leader Gareth Dadd when agreed last year.
Journalist Nicola Roy tried making homemade bread for the very first time using just two ingredients in an air fryer — and the results were astonishing
Nicola Roy Spare Time writer and Vita Molyneux Travel reporter
14:26, 14 May 2026
There’s genuinely nothing quite like a freshly baked loaf of homemade bread. Yet, many people have never attempted to bake their own. Numerous bread recipes demand extensive kneading, proofing, rising and various steps which can discourage the typical home baker.
Journalist Nicola Roy was amongst these individuals – she adored the concept of fresh baked bread, but had never given it a go herself until she discovered this recipe on Instagram. The recipe was posted by Emily Scott, also known as What I Ate For Breakfast, and promised a delightful loaf with minimum fuss. Even better, it can be baked in the air fryer.
In a brief video, Emily unveiled her foolproof bread recipe that requires nothing more than Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour. No yeast and no expensive oven dishes needed – and crucially, no waiting around for hours while the dough proves, reports the Express.
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In the caption, she said: “The texture isn’t quite as light and fluffy as a loaf made with yeast (more similar to soda bread), but it’s soft with a delicious, crunchy crust and perfect for toasting or enjoyed warm from the oven slathered with butter.”
Nicola said: “This sounded good enough to me, so I got to work on making my own loaf. I was not expecting anything special for my first attempt, but the end result was so impressive and I can’t believe how easy – and delicious – it was.
“The crust was so crunchy as I was cutting the bread into slices, with the inside of the loaf gorgeous and chewy – like sourdough but even better”
“It’s even better toasted, especially when served with butter or your favourite spread. This may have been my first time making bread, but it certainly won’t be the last, especially when recipes like this exist.”
Ingredients – for the dough
500g self-raising flour
475g Greek yoghurt
Pinch of salt (optional)
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Method
Begin by weighing out your flour and yoghurt into two separate bowls. To the bowl containing the flour, add the salt and give it a quick stir. Then add the yoghurt and bring everything together using your hands, a spoon or a mixer until you have a smooth, uniform dough, adding a little water if it feels too dry.
In the meantime, prepare your egg wash by whisking an egg together with a small splash of milk — this is what gives the loaf its irresistible golden finish once baked.
Next, line your air fryer basket with greaseproof paper and place the dough inside. Generously brush the egg wash over the surface, then sprinkle with sesame seeds or whichever toppings you prefer.
Using the bake setting on your air fryer, cook the bread for 40 minutes at 160°C.
You’ll know it’s ready when you tap the base of the loaf and it produces a hollow sound.
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with allegedly spying on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final first leg – an independent commission has now set a hearing date that will decide the club’s fate
The independent hearing into ‘Spygate’ is set to take place on Friday, with Southampton’s promotion hopes hanging in the balance.
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A panel comprising three legal experts is expected to convene behind closed doors in London to deliberate on the matter.
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying on a training session conducted by play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough ahead of last week’s Championship play-off first leg.
Southampton overcame Middlesbrough across both legs to secure a place in the final against Hull City.
However, the showpiece occasion, which is worth in excess of £200m to the eventual victors, is at serious risk of being postponed.
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The commission will scrutinise the charges and holds the authority to remove Southampton from the competition should they be found guilty.
Such an outcome would, however, prompt a legal challenge from Southampton’s owners ‘Sport Republic’, which would need to be resolved this weekend if the play-off final is to proceed at Wembley on May 23, reports the Mirror.
The EFL have been unable to confirm a kick-off time for the match.
In the meantime, Hull have been left in an agonising state of uncertainty as a consequence of the scandal.
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The Tigers have urged their frustrated supporters to remain patient, with fans currently unable to purchase tickets or arrange travel to London.
Tickets will not be printed or made available until the outcome of the hearing has been confirmed.
The Tigers issued a statement indicating that full details regarding ticket sales would be communicated “in due course”.
It stated: “Until then, we kindly ask supporters to refrain from contacting the ticket office while final details are being confirmed. We appreciate your continued patience and support.”
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