British Prime Minister Gordon Brown told Labour activists tonight they had 22 days to persuade voters their party was "the greatest force for fairness" in Britain.

Leeds chief executive Shaun Harvey claims the club have had no contact with Australian businessman Frank Lowy.

Sainsbury’s celebrated a strong rise in half-year results today in a buoyant session for the wider London market that saw it touch a year high.

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has revealed the club has been invited to arbitration by the Football League as they look to overturn their 15-point deficit.

Leeds have revealed Hull and two other Coca-Cola Championship clubs have made an enquiry about striker Richard Cresswell.

Leeds manager Dennis Wise has “no regrets” over trying to expose the mole who allegedly leaked the starting line-up to Crystal Palace at the weekend.

UK regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press today blamed a “sustained downturn” in advertising revenues for a 3% drop in half-year profits.

Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell is prepared to quit Elland Road after receiving hate mail from fans following the side’s loss of form in the race for automatic promotion.

England’s World Cup referee Graham Poll has explained why match officials feel they cannot adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ approach.

Kevin Blackwell has agreed a new three-year contract with Leeds.

Media group Daily Mail & General Trust cancelled plans to sell UK regional newspaper group Northcliffe today.

British-based regional newspapers group Johnston Press today said advertising revenues were running 7% lower after demand for job ads slumped.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock may have rejected a move to the Premiership with Portsmouth but he has not ruled out leaving the Blades for another top-flight club.

Naseem Hamed has revealed he will never fight rising British boxing star Amir Khan.

Sheffield United are hoping to reach a compromise with goalkeeper Paddy Kenny after he turned down the offer of a two-year contract extension.

The Leinster Leader group of newspapers is likely to be sold British newspaper publisher Johnston Pressfor €139m.

A Briton said to have been held in Pakistan over the London terror attacks had telephone links with two of the suicide bombers, it was reported today.

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has voiced his concerns at the wage demands of top-flight players looking to join teams in the Championship, warning players are getting "silly money".

Detectives were continuing to question three children today over the attempted murder of a five-year-old boy who was found with horrific ligature-type marks around his neck.

Alan Smith’s planned return to Elland Road has been vetoed amid concerns over security.

Former Leeds chairman and chief executive Trevor Birch believes fans should greet Ken Bates’ takeover as “good news”.

Sheffield United have revived their interest in Liverpool striker Neil Mellor following the arrival of Fernando Morientes at Anfield.

Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner has defended the decision to pay agents to offload high-earning players.

Mark Regan has become the eighth member of England’s World Cup-winning squad to retire from international rugby.

The British-American consortium planning a £25m (€36m) takeover of Leeds claim to have provided proof of funding to the Yorkshire club.

Preston have agreed to sell David Healy to Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leeds.

Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell has accused the former Elland Road regime of “outrageous” behaviour in the way they went about sacking Peter Reid.

Leeds United chairman Gerald Krasner has revealed the club’s Elland Road ground is up for sale.

Leeds are set to sign Coventry striker Julian Joachim and Wolves defender Paul Butler.

Leeds caretaker manager Eddie Gray has been assured he has “a good future” at Elland Road following the club’s relegation to the Football League.

Leeds managing director David Richmond believes clubs may shy away from buying Elland Road players because of their wages – which he describes as being “beyond belief”.

Ken Bates has revealed his plans to remove chairman Dave Allen and manager Chris Turner if he takes over at Hillsborough.

Former Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond has confirmed his involvement with the Yorkshire-based consortium hoping to save Leeds but insisted he has acted only as an advisor.

Former Huddersfield chairman Terry Fisher, who is leading a consortium of “serious” businessmen trying to save troubled Leeds, has admitted there is “no huge benefactor like Roman Abramovich” ready to instantly wipe out the club debts.

Former Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale is to remain one of the beleaguered club's major shareholders.

Mark Viduka could yet be on his way out of Leeds after his agent admitted to “talking to interested clubs”, including French champions Lyon.

Leeds chairman John McKenzie insists the club will do all it can to hang on to star player Harry Kewell.

Newcastle claim they have tabled a bid for Leeds defender Jonathan Woodgate - but the Yorkshire club have denied receiving one.

Leeds striker Robbie Fowler is set to begin his comeback from injury with a reserves outing against Aston Villa tonight.

Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale has hit out at members of the city council for “playing politics” with the club’s dream of a new stadium.

Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Rivaldo.

Leeds hope Lee Bowyer will now sign a new contract at Elland Road following the collapse of his £9m (€14.2m) move to Liverpool.

Leeds are waiting on the result of talks between want-away midfielder Lee Bowyer and new boss Terry Venables.