National news

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• Bradford defeat Peterborough to reach EFL Cup quarter finals

  Bradford are through to the EFL Cup quarter-finals for the first time since they reached Wembley in 2013 with a 2-0 win over Peterborough.

• Drone delays play as Fleetwood host Arsenal in Carabao Cup fourth round

  Fleetwood’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Premier League champions Arsenal was interrupted in the opening stages by a drone flying above Highbury Stadium.

• King to acknowledge great suffering of the past during visit to Caribbean

  The King will begin his tour of the Caribbean by acknowledging the “great suffering of the past” and confirm Commonwealth leaders will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit he will open.

• Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Man Utd trip to Chelsea

  Michael Carrick is expected to remain as Manchester United head coach for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea, the Press Association understands.

• Kylian Mbappe apologises to China for ill judged remarks about Mao Zedong

  Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for making “ill-judged” remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong which saw the France captain dropped by several Chinese brands.

• Number 10 hints at Harry Kane knighthood after Ballon dOr win

  Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane could be in the running for a knighthood after the “extraordinary achievement” of winning the Ballon d’Or.

• Andoni Iraola aware Liverpool still have work to do despite winning run

  Andoni Iraola is growing into the role as Liverpool head coach but accepts he needs more wins to really start feeling at home.

• Liz Truss says she takes not very much blame for mini budget economic chaos

  Liz Truss has claimed it was not her 2022 mini budget “that went wrong” as she blamed the Bank of England for the ensuing economic turmoil and hit out at Treasury officials for failing to warn her of the risks.

• Two UK nationals charged over RAF Fairford plot to aid Iran

  Two British nationals have been charged over a plot to assist Iran’s intelligence service as part of the investigation into the suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford.

• Schools shut and travel disruption as windy weather sweeps Scotland after storm

  Dozens of schools are shut and people are facing travel disruption as high winds sweep Scotland, with warnings of 70mph gusts.