Every year it seems that professional sports - and, in particular, football, of both the American and English variety - grow richer, with broadcast rights, merchandise and sponsorship earning billions of dollars for the owners of top clubs, who promptly spend it on players. For quite a while, we have been told that e-sports, where audiences watch professional video games players in action, will soon rival football and basketball as a lucrative leisure industry. So far, those claims have looked overblown but this week the leading games firm Activision Blizzard outlined its audacious plan for an e-sports league which could match the NFL or the Premier League. Its weapon in this mission is Overwatch, a cartoonish shooting game, low on gore and designed to appeal to a wide audience. The first seven teams paid $20m each to enter the league and get a share of revenues from future tournaments. Activision's chief executive Bobby Kotick told us that the Overwatch community numbered 30 million worldwide, from an 18-to-35 demographic that advertisers are desperate to reach. While other e-sports franchises have relied on games and tech firms for sponsorship, he is confident that big consumer brands will want to be involved with Overwatch. Think about companies pushing back the frontiers of artificial intelligence research, and two tech giants which took on and beat humans at games come to mind. Google, with its DeepMind division which beat the best player of the Chinese game of Go, and IBM Watson, which was victorious at Jeopardy, the American TV game show, have grabbed the limelight. But Microsoft wants the world to know that it has spent 25 years on artificial intelligence research, and holds records in areas such as computer vision and instant translation, where it outsmarts humans. At an event in London where the company set out its AI vision, we heard from Microsoft's chief storyteller Steve Clayton. He told Tech Tent that this long record of research was now feeding through into products like Skype instant translation, and the facial recognition system which gives users a speedy login to their PCs. Emma Williams, whose job it is to oversee the design of its AI products, insists that Microsoft is determined to "make the human the hero", enabling human creativity rather than replacing us with robots. But Azeem Azhar, whose Exponential View newsletter gives an essential overview of AI developments, tells us that winning at AI is vital for Microsoft's future. He thinks it may be a winner-takes-all game, and those who fail to project themselves as having unique skills will end up with nothing. So-called sharing economy companies have expanded around the world, often focused on rapid growth rather than worrying too much about about how they fit in with local cultures and regulations. AirBnB, where homeowners play host to travellers, has found itself in trouble in various places over the behaviour of both hosts and guests. But it has now taken action in its home territory to deal with the issue of racial discrimination against those seeking to use the service. An AirBnB host who made a racist comment to an Asian guest has been fined $5,000 - and told she must attend a course on Asian-American studies. The action was taken due to an agreement between AirBnB and a local regulator, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Taking that kind of action in liberal California is relatively uncontroversial - now AirBnB must decide whether it can impose the same kind of sanctions in parts of the world with different views on what is acceptable behaviour.

Question: Could video games one day rival professional football as a lucrative spectator sport ? Which company is going to win the battle ? Who will win the battle of the tech giants to @placeholder artificial intelligence ? And is it time for sharing economy platforms to police their users more carefully ? Just some of the questions we try to answer on this week 's Tech Tent .


The host of RuPaul's Drag Race told Hollywood Today Live he and Georges LeBar tied the knot in January, 23 years to the day they first met at New York's Limelight nightclub. "We never wanted to do it. We were looking into it really for tax breaks and financial [reasons]," he explained. LeBar owns a farm in Wyoming and, according to RuPaul, "doesn't care about show business at all." He may have a much lower profile than his husband, but LeBar has previously been seen in photos RuPaul uploaded to his Instagram account. After the interview aired, RuPaul took to his Twitter account to thank fans for their messages of support and share a poignant song lyric. He posted: "Thank you all for the love and kindness. 'I cry not for myself, but for those who never felt the joy we felt' - I Hear A Symphony, The Supremes." Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Question: RuPaul has revealed he married his @placeholder boyfriend earlier this year .


Greybull Capital, a UK-based investment firm, is to plough up to Â£400m into the plant - but workers must accept a pay cut and smaller pension contributions. Steelworker Charlotte Upton said the deal meant "job security for me so I can stay where my family is, near my home". "It means I can continue to be a steelworker, I love my job." Live updates on this story and others from around Lincolnshire Karen Hope-Dilley, who runs Grange Lane CafÃ©, just down the road from the plant, said: "It's Scunthorpe's living and Scunthorpe relies on the steelworks now. "Hopefully this is going to be positive." "Steel is the lifeblood of the community round here, without steel there's nothing here", said one steelworker going into the plant. Analysis: Sarah Corker, Business Correspondent BBC Look North The news is huge for Scunthorpe after months of job losses, finally steelworkers have something to smile about. The plant employs 4,000 people but supports another 30,000 jobs in the wider economy. Now the Tata signs are to come down to be replaced by something familiar - British Steel. Paul McBean, lead representative in Scunthorpe of the union Community, said: "We didn't want to be in this situation at all. We wanted to carry on making the best steel in the world. "We've had to make changes to give us a future, to give our town a future." Unions at Tata's Long Products Europe, which will be renamed British Steel as part of the deal, still have to vote to accept reduced pay and pension arrangements. The ballot closes on 19 April. The plant makes steel for the rail and construction sectors. "To save this business this is the type of sacrifice we've had to do", said Mr McBean. Liz Redfern, the Conservative leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "It's a fantastic day everybody is so excited, I'm thrilled after nearly seven months of uncertainty. "People are smiling, waving, being optimistic. "We've got a great workforce, everybody wants to work together. I think it will go form strength to strength." Martin Foster, Scunthorpe convenor of the Unite union, said: "The future is bright and it's going to be British Steel, which is brilliant. We're hoping to see further investment to make us more efficient and I'm sure that will come." Greybull describes itself as "a family office which makes long-term investments in private companies". The London-based investment firm is run by financiers Marc and Nathaniel Meyohas and Richard Perlhagen. The Scunthorpe steelworks is a key part of Tata Steel's long products division, which was put up for sale in 2014.

Question: A deal has been signed to @placeholder more than 4,000 jobs at Tata 's steelworks at Scunthorpe .


Media playback is not supported on this device Champion fought cancer to win the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree on his injury-plagued mount in 1981, and has been a tireless fundraiser ever since. He was given the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. "It's absolutely amazing, a great honour. I was shocked when I heard about it," the 63-year-old said. Champion overcame debilitating bouts of chemotherapy and months in hospital to triumph in the gruelling National over four-and-a-half miles and 30 demanding fences, and his story was made into the movie Champions where John Hurt played his character. The jockey helped set up the Bob Champion Cancer Trust in 1983, which has since gone on to raise in excess of £12m for research into male cancers and has its own laboratory at the Royal Marsden Hospital, where he was treated. "We initially had a few thousand pounds sent in from people who won money on the horse. There were a lot of fivers here and there," said Champion, who lives in Newmarket, Suffolk. "They sent money to me care of the Royal Marsden. My doctor, Professor Sir Michael Peckham, and the horse's owner Nick Embiricos, thought it would be a good idea to set up a cancer trust. "To go back to the hospital now and see scientists working in our research laboratory is fantastic to see. "I had testicular cancer and was told I had a 35-40% chance of living. I thought it was a death sentence. Now the chances are 95% if it's caught early enough. "In my time the chemotherapy was barbaric. I was sick 24 hours a day - it was awful, but now there are better anti-sickness drugs." In 2010, Champion raised £100,000 as he covered 17,500 miles visiting all 60 racecourses in the UK over 60 racedays. His previous efforts have included a horse ride from Buckingham Palace to Liverpool. Champion had dreamed of success in the Grand National since he was a boy watching black and white repeats of the contest on Pathe News at the cinema days after the race had been run. "It was a race I always wanted to win. When I was in hospital some days having chemotherapy, I felt like giving up," he said. "But I kept giving myself goals and thought hopefully I would get back and ride in a National. "Aldaniti had problems with his legs and joints and always seemed to be on the injury list. He was in plaster in his stable for six months, and I was in and out of hospital for seven months. "The vets wanted to put him down but they must have listened to me when I said he would win the National one day. What's not always been quite so well documented in Bob Champion's inspirational story is the bit that followed his riding career. Champion's raised all these millions not by sitting around waiting for donations, but by blood, sweat and tears, not so long ago completing an ambitious fund-raising walking tour of the country's racetracks. As a jockey, he was renowned for being hard and uncompromising, and in the ongoing battle against cancer, he lives up to that reputation, something that is justly recognised here. "Maybe they gave him a chance to give me a little bit of hope in hospital. Thankfully, we got there together. "The horse was eventually sound and he went from being an outsider to being second favourite. I suppose there was a lot of public money looking for a fairy story, and it came true." Trainer Josh Gifford still finds it hard to talk about the triumph without shedding a tear. "Josh's loyalty was unbelievable. He always said the job was there when I came back. Whether he actually thought I would, I don't know," said Champion. "Whenever the old horse's name comes up, he gets very emotional." Champion said the day after the National, when Aldaniti was paraded near Gifford's stables in Findon, West Sussex, brought the triumph home to him. "The next day meant more to me, because thousands and thousands came to see the horse," he said. "Some had travelled through the night. People came down from Scotland and one couple travelled over from France. "That was really touching. It was the horse who did the work. I had the enjoyable bit." Champion's story is known all over the globe thanks to the movie. "I was really honoured to be played by John Hurt," said Champion who won the Sports Personality Team of the Year award with Aldaniti 30 years ago. "I promoted the film around the world so God knows how many people have seen it. I went to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Tokyo and South Africa, as well as Europe." Champion says he is in good health despite a heart attack in March, which came exactly 10 years to the day after a previous heart scare, and does not tire of recalling his remarkable story. "I still get emotional about it, although I might not show it. It was not just coming back from the cancer, it was a lifelong dream," he said.

Question: Thirty years on from his fairytale Grand National success with Aldaniti , former jockey Bob Champion @placeholder he feels lucky to be alive today , let alone be honoured for his charity work .


A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report in 2015 raised serious concerns about dirty ambulances and out of date lifesaving equipment. It also highlighted concerns in relation to equipment checks and maintenance. The CQC has now rated the service as good. More on this and other local stories from across Yorkshire During the previous inspection, officials found infection control practices were not always followed by staff and procedures for the disposal of clinical waste was concerning. A large number of ambulances were found to be dirty on the outside and the general cleanliness inside was highlighted as a problem. Life-saving equipment used by paramedics for major disasters was also out of date. However, after the latest inspection in September the chief inspector of Hospitals, Sir Mike Richards, said: "The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust faced real challenges, which were apparent at our previous inspection. "Although we found a caring organisation in 2015, we told the trust it must improve the safety, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the service it was providing to the people of Yorkshire." "Since then, the trust, has worked hard to address the issues we raised," he added. Yorkshire Ambulance Service serves five million people in East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. Rod Barnes, chief executive of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: "All of our services demonstrated significant improvement since the CQC's inspection in January 2015. "We do recognise, however, that there is always more we can do to improve."

Question: Yorkshire Ambulance Service , which was previously rated as @placeholder improvement , has been upgraded after it was inspected by the health watchdog .


Up to 270 jobs could be lost after Tata Steel announced plans to mothball the plants in Motherwell and Cambuslang. Staff from both facilities have unfurled a "Save Our Steel" banner outside the Motherwell site. They boarded a coach for Edinburgh to attend a debate on the future of the Scottish steel industry at the Scottish Parliament. A total of 225 jobs are threatened at the Dalzell plate-rolling works in Motherwell, along with 45 posts at the Clydebridge plant in Cambuslang. Tata announced the job losses, along with 900 posts at its facility in Scunthorpe, two weeks ago. The company blames cheap Chinese imports and high energy costs for a collapse in steel prices. The Scottish government has pledged to do everything possible to keep the plants in Motherwell and Cambuslang operational. Its preferred option is to find a buyer but ministers have not ruled out moves to bring both facilities under public ownership. A Scottish Steel Task Force, chaired by business minister Fergus Ewing, and including representatives from trade unions and Tata, as well as local councils, met last week to discuss the way forward. Mr Ewing said all members had agreed a "primary focus" was "to secure an alternative operator" for both plants "and retain as many jobs as possible." The member's debate on the steel industry can be watched at Holyrood Live.

Question: Workers at two @placeholder - threatened steel plants in Scotland have taken the fight to save their jobs before MSPs .


The Republican retired four-star general's comments were revealed in a hack on his personal emails. The emails were posted on DCLeaks.com, which has reportedly been tied to other recent high-profile hacks. Mr Powell, who has been quiet during the election, said he had "no further comment" but was "not denying it". A Powell spokesman also confirmed to CBS News that Mr Powell's personal account was hacked, and that they have "no idea who did it and no further comment at this time". The remarks were part of an email sent on 17 June to Emily Miller, a journalist and Mr Powell's former aide. The former secretary of state, who served during George W. Bush's administration, also called Mr Trump an "international pariah" who "is in the process of destroying himself". "No need for Dems to attack him," the email said, according to BuzzFeed News. "Paul Ryan is calibrating his position again," Mr Powell reportedly said, referring to the Republican Speaker of the House. In a separate email sent on 21 August, Mr Powell also criticised Mr Trump for promoting the birther movement, which questioned whether President Barack Obama was born in the US. "Yup, the whole birther movement was racist," the email read. "That's what the 99% believe. When Trump couldn't keep that up he said he also wanted to see if the certificate noted that he was a Muslim." But the leaked emails also revealed Mr Powell's frustrations with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her handling of her use of private email while at the State Department. "Sad thing... HRC could have killed this two years ago by merely telling everyone honestly what she had done and not tie me into it," the email read, referring to Mrs Clinton. "I told her staff three times not to try that gambit. I had to throw a mini tantrum at a Hampton's party to get their attention." Mrs Clinton has pointed to Mr Powell's use of his personal AOL account at the state department as an example of why her email use was common practice. "Everything HRC touches she kind of screws up with hubris," he said in an email last year to his business partner Jeffrey Leeds.

Question: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has reportedly called Republican nominee Donald Trump a " national @placeholder , " according to leaked emails .


Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller will not have his five-year mandate as Catholicism's chief theologian renewed. The German's departure will open the way for his "meek" second-in-command to take the role. The 69-year-old was named as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith by Pope Benedict in 2012. Pope Francis was elected the next year. The two did not see eye-to-eye, with Cardinal Müller questioning Pope Francis's attempts to being more open to "imperfect" Catholics, like those who are divorced. Earlier this year, a victim of sexual abuse within the Church accused Cardinal Müller's department of impeding the Pontiff's efforts to stop internal cover-ups of abuse. His replacement, Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, is described as "speaking the same language" of the Pope, a priest told the Reuters news agency. "Ladaria is someone who is meek. He does not agitate the pope and does not threaten him," he said. The priest, who works in the Vatican and asked not to be named, added:  "Clearly, the Pope and Cardinal Müller have not been on the same page for five years." The change was announced by the Vatican two days after Cardinal George Pell was granted leave of absence from his position as treasurer to fight charges of historical sex offences in his native Australia.

Question: Pope Francis has decided to replace a conservative cardinal who openly questioned the pontiff 's attempts to create a more @placeholder church .


British, American, Israeli, Ulster and some loyalist flags as well as poppy wreaths were burned on the bonfire near Lecky Road. Some bottles and stones were thrown onto the walls. People around the fire also came under attack from some spectators on the walls. The police moved people from the area, and the disorder ended within minutes. Bonfires are lit in some nationalist areas on 15 August each year to mark the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. The Lecky Road fire was built on council-owned land without permission. Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton said that thankfully nobody was seriously injured. "Once again poppy wreaths have appeared on the bonfire which is the ultimate offence caused to people right across the community. "It is deeply offensive." Sinn FÃ©in councillor Patricia Logue said that the burning of flags, emblems and poppy wreaths is wrong. "Given the events of the night before, I would imagine that the walls should have been closed off last night." The Housing Executive installed fencing beside nearby houses a day before the fire was lit, in order to protect the properties and residents. End of Twitter post  by @tv_KevinSharkey There was a significant police presence in the area after trouble near the Lecky Road site on Monday night. During Monday's disorder, petrol bombs were thrown at police and rocks and bottles were used to attack people who had gathered to watch the bonfire from the city walls. A PSNI spokesperson said Tuesday night's situation was "brought quickly under control and calm is now restored". The blaze was one of three large 15 August bonfires set alight in the city on Tuesday night. A controlled bonfire, without any flags, was organised as part of a community festival - the Gasyard Feile. Crowds of families with young children attended the event, which included a set by the Irish folk band, Kila. However, on the outskirts of the Creggan estate, another bonfire was covered with flags. In recent years, efforts have been made to replace nationalist bonfires in Derry and Belfast with family fun days and live music. However, attempts by community workers to encourage other bonfire builders to attend the Gasyard Feile broke down last week.

Question: There was some disorder at a @placeholder bonfire in the Bogside area of Londonderry on Tuesday night .


The seven former paratroops have asked the High Court to stop them being arrested and brought to Northern Ireland. A lawyer for one of the paratroops told the court the challenge revolved around where they would be interviewed. Lord Chief Justice  Lord Thomas said it was a "wholly exceptional case". A 66-year-old arrested in Antrim earlier this month was the first man to be detained in the investigation. Thirteen people were shot dead on 30 January 1972 in Londonderry when paratroops opened fire on crowds. Fourteen others were wounded, one of whom died months later. The lawyer said the former Parachute Regiment members had no issue with being interviewed and would co-operate. He was speaking at the first public hearing of the judicial review action brought at the High Court in London by the former soldiers against the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The issue at the heart of their application was that the men should not be arrested and interviewed in Northern Ireland, he said. A lawyer for the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland told the court "that criminal investigations are unpleasant and unwelcome to those caught up in them but are necessary for the rule of law". The case was described by the lord chief justice as being of "considerable interest" to the public. Earlier this month, the PSNI made its first arrest over the Bloody Sunday killings, questioning a former member of the Parachute Regiment. The ex-soldier was arrested in County Antrim and interviewed at a police station in Belfast before being released on bail the following day. The legal action being considered by the three judges was lodged with the High Court after their former colleague was arrested. Bloody Sunday was one of the most controversial days in Northern Ireland's history. The fatal shootings, were the subject of a 12-year public inquiry led by Lord Saville. The Saville Report, published in 2010, unequivocally blamed the army for the civilian deaths and exonerated those who were killed. Prime Minister David Cameron accepted the findings of the report and made a public apology to the victims.

Question: A case taken by ex-soldiers who face questioning over Bloody Sunday has been called " one of the most extraordinary in the annals of @placeholder law " .


The left-back looked in pain as he received treatment 10 minutes from the end of Saturday's 1-0 victory at Ibrox. With Rangers having used their three substitutions, Wallace played on to the final whistle. "We have to see how he is. We thought it was an impact injury from the corner," said manager Mark Warburton. "He got a bang going for the ball. We will see how he presents later on this evening but hopefully it's nothing too serious." Rangers face St Johnstone in Perth on Wednesday, 28 December, before welcoming Celtic to Govan for the first time in four years on New Year's Eve. A deflected Martyn Waghorn strike off Caley's Brad McKay proved sufficient as Rangers clinched their fourth straight Premiership victory to re-establish a seven-point lead over Aberdeen. But they had goalkeeper Wes Foderingham to thank for the win as he produced a string of saves to keep the Highlanders at bay. "It was a poor performance," Warburton acknowledged. "We were loose in possession and loose out of possession. Our shape wasn't good and we gave the ball away very cheaply. "But the boys battled and scraped and got the win. I said to the players we've had a bad day in terms of our quality but they emerged with the three points so all credit to them. "If you can have an off day and still emerge with the spoils it speaks volumes for the team. We've got four victories out of four, we're at 38 points now out of 19 games so we're moving forward."

Question: Rangers face an @placeholder wait to see if captain Lee Wallace will be fit for Saturday 's Old Firm derby after suffering a leg injury in the win over Inverness .


Watkins, 36, of Pontypridd, changed his plea as his trial was due to start at Cardiff Crown Court alongside two women on Tuesday. South Wales Police say they are looking into issues raised by a dozen calls. The police chief who led the inquiry said officers would "work tirelessly to identify any other victims". Watkins will be sentenced on 18 December. A force spokesperson said: "Since Tuesday the incident room has received around a dozen calls from the public and we are looking into any issues which have been raised." Watkins admitted two counts of attempted rape and 12 other offences including sexual assault and taking, making and distributing indecent images of children. The court was told the two women who stood alongside Watkins in the dock sexually abused their own children and made them available to Watkins for him to abuse. Woman A admitted the attempted rape of a baby after denying rape and two charges of sexual assault, as well as taking and distributing an indecent photograph of a child. Woman B pleaded guilty to conspiring to rape a child, three sexual assault charges and four charges of taking, possessing or distributing indecent images. The evidence against Watkins came from computers, laptops and mobile phones with some recovered from "cloud" storage. The court heard that he had filmed and kept the episodes of abuse which took place in various hotels in London and south Wales. Det Ch Insp Peter Doyle described it as "the most shocking case I have ever seen". After Tuesday's hearing, he told reporters: "The outcome does not mark the end of our investigations and we will work tirelessly to identify any other victims or witnesses and seek the justice they deserve." South Wales Police worked with other forces, Interpol, National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) command, local authorities in England and Wales, the Department of Homeland Security in the USA, and the NSPCC.

Question: Police are investigating new leads following a public @placeholder after Lostprophets rock singer Ian Watkins admitted child sex offences .


Last winter's pressure in accident and emergency units pushed the system close to its limits and that was clear from weekly updates from the front line. A year on, there is much speculation about how the service will perform as cold snaps arrive and patient numbers increase, especially among the elderly. But now it's far more difficult to get a feel for week-by-week NHS performance in England because figures for people waiting to be treated or assessed in A&E units is no longer published every Friday. Only yesterday did we get statistics for October, let alone the first weeks in December, and they showed another downward slide below the 95% target - and below the figure for Scotland that month. Ironically, Scotland recently moved from monthly to weekly figures. Wales and Northern Ireland publish theirs monthly. There has been much criticism of NHS England with suggestions of a deliberate plan to reduce news coverage during the difficult winter weeks. The counter-argument is that weekly fluctuations can give a misleading impression of hospital performance and be unhelpful to trusts that have been subject to temporary local pressures. NHS senior management have now brought together all the performance data along with A&E on a monthly basis, including cancer treatment times that used to be quarterly. By doing that they have created a statistical "super Thursday" every month, allowing a broad judgement of overall performance. Yesterday's data did not make happy reading for NHS chiefs in England. Six out of seven key targets were missed - the only one met was on referral to treatment times (the proportion of patients on a waiting list for less than 18 weeks). It has been suggested that referral to treatment was only inside the target level, and by a small margin, because some trusts did not publish their data. The chances of it being breached this winter seem high so there could be a month when the headline is "NHS in England misses all key targets". NHS England is still publishing some weekly data and the first batch was out today, covering the week until 6 December. It amounts to an alphabet soup of stats. The key finding was that attendances at major A&E departments were lower than in the same week last year, nearly 328,000 compared with just under 345,000.  That could be weather-related. For the key indicator of emergency admissions, the latest figure is just over 90,000 but there is no comparable figure for last year. The only other figures come from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. It carries out its own weekly survey of more than 40 hospital trusts around the UK. In the week ending 27 November, according to this exercise, fewer than 88% of patients were treated or assessed within four hours, which was lower than the previous week. This has been dismissed by NHS England as it is far from comprehensive (there are 180 hospital trusts in England alone). But it is what it is, and provides the most up-to-date snapshot available. Anecdotal reports from London hospitals, reported in the Evening Standard, suggest "significant pressure" at present with GPs being urged to refer only the most urgent cases to A&E units. Bed occupancy is said to be very high.  One Midlands trust acknowledged that its four-hour wait performance has been below 80% in recent weeks. The festive season may well bring additional stresses and strains, along with a possible flu impact. Twas ever thus and the NHS has got through previous winters despite forecasts of doom and gloom. But this time we wont have the data till after the event - the Christmas season story won't become clear until February.

Question: Winter is here and finding out how the NHS is @placeholder is of interest to patients and policymakers alike .


"Once we heard... Foo Fighters had been forced to pull out, there was only one person we wanted to call and that was Florence," said organiser Emily Eavis. Florence Welch had already been confirmed to perform with her band before Foo Fighters on 26 June. She last performed at the Somerset event in 2010. Foo Fighters cancelled their Glastonbury appearance and a string of other dates after frontman Dave Grohl fractured his leg in a stage fall in Sweden. Ironically, Welch's recent concerts have been hampered by her breaking her foot on stage at the Coachella music festival in April. This summer will mark the 28-year-old's first performance on Glastonbury's famed main stage. "Every time she has played here she's done something spectacular and we always knew she would headline the Pyramid one day," said Eavis, who runs Glastonbury with her father Michael. "I'm delighted she's agreed to step up to it - she's going to smash it!" Michael Eavis added: "I'm absolutely delighted. She's a fantastic girl, and she's English as well. "It's a moment for her and she will be triumphant." He added that he hoped to book Foo Fighters for next year's festival, but nothing was confirmed yet. Kanye West is the headline act on 27 June, while The Who will close this year's festival the following night. Organisers said revised Pyramid Stage set timings for 26 June would be announced soon.

Question: Florence and the Machine will headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this year , following Foo Fighters ' @placeholder from the Friday night slot .


The Championship club have offered a lucrative package to Terry, 36, whose deal with Chelsea expires on 30 June. But Villa know that many offers have been made to the centre-back, including one from local rivals Birmingham. Terry has been training hard while on holiday in Portugal, posting updates of training regimes on social media. He has also been pictured on a number of occasions playing golf with Villa manager Steve Bruce, who is also in Portugal during the summer break. Bruce is a long-term admirer of Terry, valuing his leadership qualities. If he had been appointed as England manager in the summer of 2016, Bruce planned to bring Terry into his coaching set-up, working with defenders. Bruce feels Villa lack players with the necessary character who can deal with the pressures of playing for such a big club. He believes Terry would be the ideal leader to galvanise the squad and would make him captain. But the lure of carrying on as a Premier League player - with Swansea, Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion all interested in Terry - may disappoint Villa. An eye-watering offer from Turkish club Galatasaray is another factor, if money proves a major consideration to Terry. There is also definite interest from China and the United States. He is not short of interest from many clubs and, if Terry did plump for Aston Villa, it would be a major coup for Bruce.

Question: Aston Villa do not expect @placeholder in their bid to sign John Terry until next week after making a contract offer to the former England captain .


Murray won 6-3 7-5 6-3 to give the visitors an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five match final. Britain have now won the Davis Cup, the tennis version of the World Cup, 10 times in total. Murray can also add the team title to his other major wins at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Olympic Games.

Question: Great Britain have won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 after Andy Murray beat Belgium 's David Goffin to get the @placeholder point in Ghent.


At least 60 others were injured in the violence as security personnel blocked roads to several important mosques. Violence has been reported in 10 areas of the region. Mobile and data services have been stopped. Officials said the Eid shutdown was to stop plans by separatists to march to the UN observers' office in Srinagar. The Press Trust of India agency added that Eid congregations were not held at the important Idgah and Hazratbal shrines for the first time in 26 years. Prayers were offered at neighbourhood mosques instead. Kashmiri media reported that markets on the eve of Eid saw far fewer shoppers than in previous years. Living in the shadow of curfew in Kashmir In pictures: Kashmir's 'curfew schools' Why the Kashmir killings could have been avoided Firing at stone-throwers in Indian-administered Kashmir In the latest violence, security forces fired tear gas and pellet guns at protesters in the Bandipora area of northern Kashmir and Shopian in the south, as well as in Srinagar, a police officer told the AP news agency. Indian media reported that a 19-year-old was killed after being hit by a tear gas shell in Bandipora. Another protester died of pellet gun injuries in Shopian. Separatist groups have called for an "austere Eid" to mourn the death of more than 70 civilians in protests since 9 July. The demonstrations were sparked by the killing of a popular militant leader, Burhan Wani, 22, in a gunfight with the army. Disputed Kashmir is claimed in its entirety by both India and Pakistan and has been a flashpoint for more than 60 years, causing two wars between the neighbours. Within the disputed Muslim-majority territory, some militant groups have taken up arms to fight for independence from Indian rule or a merger with Pakistan.

Question: Two protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in Indian - administered Kashmir amid a @placeholder Eid curfew in the disputed region .


Opposition leader Bill Shorten was criticising Senator Cory Bernardi's push to cut a school anti-LGBT bullying program when Mr Bernardi walked past. When Mr Bernardi called Mr Shorten "a fraud", the Labor leader retorted, "At least I'm not a homophobe". Mr Bernadi later issued a statement calling on Mr Shorten to "get out of the leftist quagmire". "It's disappointing that the so-called leader of a political party can only resort to name calling instead of addressing the merits of any political policy debate," Mr Bernadi said. "His ill-advised quip was a direct insult to millions of Australians who are concerned about the quality and content of material being provided to schools via Federal government funding." The conservative politician says sexualised elements of the A$8m ($5.7m; Â£4m) scheme are inappropriate. He wants it abandoned due to fears it will "indoctrinate children into a Marxist agenda of cultural relativism". The Safe Schools program was introduced by the previous Labor government with the aim of stopping LGBT bullying in schools. Safe Schools Coalition Australia says around 500 schools are involved in the program designed to achieve "safe learning environments", "better diversity" and "well-being for students". Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ordered a review of the program on Monday following Mr Bernardi's criticisms.

Question: A @placeholder exchange between two rival Australian politicians has ended with one calling the other a homophobe .


Swansea West MP Geraint Davies tabled the idea at a parliamentary inquiry about the promotion of Wales as a brand and destination. The names of singers Sir Tom Jones and Katherine Jenkins were also suggested at the Welsh Affairs Select Committee meeting on Tuesday. The airport said it kept its options constantly under review. Mr Davies asked tourism experts to back his idea at Tuesday's meeting, saying: "The re-branding of [Liverpool] John Lennon Airport increased traffic 10-fold. Even [Doncaster Sheffield] Robin Hood Airport did well. "I was wondering what you thought of the idea of renaming Cardiff Airport Dylan Thomas International Airport Cardiff? "The idea would be to tag it with a global cultural brand that's got longevity, to tag Wales as a cultural destination rather than another part of 'England'," he said. 2014 marks the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas, whose works include Under Milk Wood. He died in 1953. Hotelier Mike Morgan, who was giving evidence to the committee, suggested "Tom Jones Airport or Katherine Jenkins Airport". Cardiff Airport has seen an increase in passengers since it was bought by the Welsh government in March 2013 for ??52m amid concerns about investment by its former owners. Mr Morgan told MPs: "The airport is critical but I would stress that things are going in the right direction." A spokeswoman for the airport said the issue of renaming it has been raised previously and that it always kept its options open to review.

Question: Renaming Cardiff Airport after poet Dylan Thomas could improve Wales 's international @placeholder , says an MP.


Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin, who led the side for last year's series win over New Zealand, is out through injury. Burgess and Graham both play in Australia's National Rugby League. Asked whether he had considered naming a Super League player as captain, Brisbane coach Bennett said: "My only criteria is the best man for the job." Media playback is not supported on this device He added he would make his decision at the weekend, after speaking to Rugby Football League chief Nigel Wood. Burgess, who plays for South Sydney Rabbitohs, is back in the England squad for the first time since he returned from rugby union. The 27-year-old switched codes to play at last year's rugby union World Cup, and last played for England's rugby league side in the 2013 World Cup semi-final. "It's great to have Sam back," said Bennett. "He's a huge player in our game. He is inspirational and everyone looks up to him." Graham, 31, plays for Canterbury Bulldogs and is England's most-capped player, with 29. England have never won the Four Nations, which this year also includes Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. They play a one-off match against France in Avignon on 22 October, for which Burgess is suspended, before the Four Nations. England then play New Zealand in Huddersfield on 29 October, Scotland in Coventry on 5 November and Australia at the Olympic Stadium on 13 November.

Question: Sam Burgess and James Graham are the " leading contenders " to captain England during the @placeholder Four Nations , says new coach Wayne Bennett .


Police in Scotland had alerted forces across the UK to look out for the purple Nissan Skyline, which had the registration N40 SKY. It was taken after a theft at a house in Livingston on Wednesday morning. The car was said to be worth £47,000 and one of only about 20 of its kind in the UK. Officers said they believed the car was immediately driven south and had been investigating reports of it being seen on the M6 in north west England in the early afternoon. Police Scotland confirmed on Thursday evening that the car had been found in London with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police. A spokesman said: "Enquiries are continuing into the associated housebreaking and officers are working to recover the other high-value items and cash which was stolen, and to bring those involved to justice."

Question: A @placeholder car that was stolen during a break - in at a house in which jewellery and cash worth more than £ 150,000 was also taken has been found in London .


New Zealanders living in Australia for at least five years can apply if they earn the median wage or more, and pass security, character and health checks. The "new pathway" means easier access to citizenship, which allows access to a range of welfare services. The deal follows tensions over the deportation of New Zealand criminals under laws introduced last year. These laws allow Australia to deport any foreigners sentenced to more than 12 months in jail. Prime Minister Key previously said the issue was "undermining [a] special relationship". "We traversed some of the concerns that we continue to have," he said in Sydney on Friday. "We appreciate the work that  [Australia has] been doing around ensuring that people can appeal those decisions." Meanwhile, Mr Key formally extended the offer to take in some of the 267 asylum seekers awaiting deportation to Australia's offshore detention centre in Nauru. "All I can simply say is the offer remains on the table," Mr Key said. The Australian government is refusing to alter its border security policy, saying it is aimed at stopping the people smuggling trade. The two leaders also said security agencies would increase cooperation and communication surrounding cybercrimes committed by "state and non-state actors".

Question: The Australian government says up to 70,000 New Zealanders will be eligible for citizenship under a new @placeholder .


On Wednesday, Joshua, who has a terminal brain tumour, was named on Dale's bench for their Checkatrade Trophy tie at Hartlepool. He was unable to make the match at Northern Gas and Power Stadium because of his illness. However, the League One side printed a shirt with his name and number on and presented it to him the next day. Rochdale boss Keith Hill said Joshua's story had 'touched the hearts' of everyone at the club after the team first met him in February. "The accolade follows on from the traditional monthly manager and player of the month divisional award winners announced," said a statement. "And will see a special trophy produced and sent to the club for them to pass on to their youngest-ever signing."

Question: Five - year - old terminally ill Rochdale fan Joshua McCormack has been named the EFL 's @placeholder player of the month .


Mohammed Ammer Ali, 31, of Prescot Road, Liverpool, then set about finding a rabbit or other "pocket-sized pet" to test it on, the Old Bailey heard. He tried to purchase a lethal dose of the toxin online, but was caught by an undercover FBI agent posing as a seller, prosecutors said. Mr Ali denies a charge of attempting to possess a chemical weapon. In encrypted chats, Mr Ali and the US agent discussed the price of a lethal dose and repeat purchases, jurors were told. Sally Howes QC, prosecuting, said the agent arranged for a harmless powder hidden inside a toy car to be sent to Mr Ali's home. A police raid in February found a computer used to access the "dark web" and a mobile phone which had been used to search for "homemade poison" and "what poison is easily concealed?". Records also showed he had made a payment using online currency Bitcoin days before the delivery. In one exchange with the undercover agent, Bolton-born Mr Ali was told he could test the ricin on a rodent, the court heard. The phone found at Mr Ali's flat was also used for search for "Liverpool pet shop" and had a note saying "get pet to murder". Ms Howes QC told jurors Mr Ali admits contacting the undercover agent and ordering the "ricin". Ricin is a naturally-occurring substance found in the seeds of the castor oil plant. It was described in court as "the poisoner's perfect poison" because its symptoms are non-specific and it does not show up in a post-mortem examination. A 100 mg dose is enough to kill up to 280 people within three to five days if ingested or injected while 500 mg can kill between 700 and 1,400 people, said Ms Howes QC. In Mr Ali's defence, she said, he is likely to claim he wanted to experiment with and understand the workings of the "dark web" and to see if he could buy ricin out of curiosity. His claim that he wanted to posses the poison for "peaceful purposes", but the Crown say the duration and nature of his internet searches contradict this. The defence will also rely on an assessment that Mr Ali has personality traits associated with Asperger's Syndrome to explain his conduct, Ms Howes QC said. Police have found no evidence that Mr Ali, who denies attempting to possess a chemical weapon between 10 January and 12 February, has any association with terrorist activities or organisations. The trial, which is expected to last for two weeks, continues.

Question: A man tried to use the @placeholder " dark web " to buy " enough ricin to kill up to 1,400 people " , a court has heard .


Cockroft, who won three wheelchair track golds at the Rio Games and two at London 2012, believes American support for the Paralympics would be most beneficial for the movement. "If America can fall in love with us, then I feel like the rest of the world will follow," said the 24-year-old. Paris and Budapest are also candidates. The Paralympics currently gets little mainstream media coverage in the United States but Cockroft hopes staging the event there will change that and raise the profile of athletes. Cockroft, a guest editor at BBC Sport on Friday, said: "America is a country which hasn't really embraced the Paralympic movement as yet, whereas because London 2012 did such a good job, Europe has already done that. "At the moment, the coverage of Paralympic athletes [in America] is quite poor and it would nice to be able to change that." As for her own chances of competing in 2024, Cockroft, who has won Paralympic gold in events from 100m up to 800m, added: "Let's just concentrate on Tokyo in 2020 first."

Question: Five - time gold medallist Hannah Cockroft is backing Los Angeles as the best @placeholder to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games .


The Daily Mirror shows some England stars, including the Spurs duo, modelling the new suits which the side will wear when out in France in June and July. Brad Friedel has told the The Sun that Hugo Lloris can be the reason that Spurs win the Premier League this season. The 44-year-old former Spurs number one says that his hard-working ethic and calm nature mean that "people can look to him even at the most nervous of times". And manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to stay in North London - according the London Evening Standard. The Argentine has been subject to rumours of a move to Manchester United and Chelsea but says he is impressed with the youth set-up and that "there are all the conditions needed to carry on working here and to enjoy the culture that there is".

Question: An England photo shoot may have given a hint that both Dele Alli and Harry Kane could be in Roy Hodgson 's squad for the @placeholder Euro 2016 tournament .


The Labour politician is fighting a civil case against Norma Hunter, 69, over the use of a coal shed on the boundary of their properties. He wanted her banned from using the shed until the case was resolved, but the motion was thrown out. Mrs Hunter uses the shed - in Kings Park, Stirling - to store tools. Mr McConnell - now known as Baron McConnell of Glenscorrodale - and his wife, Bridget, argue that the 3ft by 3ft shed on the boundary of the garden is theirs. But Sheriff Wyllie Robertson threw out the McConnells' application for interim interdict from their lawyer Ian Smart, which would have banned Mrs Hunter from using the shed. Sheriff Robertson said: "Let's be real about this. This is a motion for interim interdict. If the defender continues to use the cellar in breach of interdict the defender could be sent to prison." Stirling Sheriff Court heard the McConnells have a ground floor flat in Victoria Place, with retired Kirk minister Reverend Malcolm MacRae, 66, as their downstairs neighbour in the basement. Mrs Hunter owns the house next door. The cellar sits on its own at the back of their property, and can currently be accessed by Mrs Hunter, the McConnells, and the Reverend MacRae, but the clergyman is laying no claim to the cellar. Mr Smart argued the cellar was part of the staircase which was joined on to the basement of the McConnells' property, so therefore should be theirs. However, Anthony Quinn, for Mrs Hunter, said: "The cellar is distinct from the internal staircase, and distinct from their property." Throwing out the interim interdict, Sheriff Robertson said: "The real difficulty I have is the remedies for breach of interim interdict are penal." The case continues.

Question: A @placeholder bid by ex-first minister Jack McConnell in a shed dispute has been dismissed as it could see his elderly neighbour sent to jail .


Kathleen Findlay's mother took her own life after suffering from mental health problems. She has written poetry about her experiences in the wake of her mother's death. The Choose Life suicide prevention group said Christmas can be a "difficult" time for the lonely. There were believed to be more than 50 suicides in the north east of Scotland in 2011. Mrs Findlay told BBC Scotland: "My mum committed suicide when I was 15 which was over 30 years ago. "It has affected the whole family. "I bottled it up for 30 years. If we all opened up we could support each other." Neil Murray, from Choose Life, said he believed the risks can be greater for those affected by or at risk from suicide over the festive period. He said: "Christmas is a time for families, but not everyone is close to their family. "Loneliness is a terrible thing. "If you are feeling low or depressed there are organisations you can turn to."

Question: Support groups , and an Aberdeen woman whose life has been affected by suicide , are urging people not to try and @placeholder alone over the festive period .


It is part of Small Business Saturday, which highlights the goods and services of smaller firms in the run up to Christmas. The events take place on the first Saturday of December every year and organisers claim it has a lasting impact on small businesses. But many claim competition from larger companies remains a challenge. Aberdeen's city centre manger Geoff Cooper said nearly half of Aberdeen's high street was made up of independent retailers. "I think there's room for everyone on the high street and I think the very fact that almost 50% of our retailers are independent shows that there's room for a thriving independent sector," he said. "We've got lots of really good independent businesses who are expanding and are very sound financially." He said small businesses cannot expect "special favours" but he encouraged them to work together. "Small Business Saturday is a really good example of how businesses can come together and work together, so they can think big and help consumers think about the small independent retailers," he said.

Question: Events are taking place across the country to @placeholder Scotland 's 350,000 small and medium sized firms .


Research by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) concluded that the behaviour patterns "precede many suicide attempts". The study said effective prevention measures were "urgently needed". The World Health Organisation estimates that there were more than 800,000 suicides worldwide in 2012. The ECNP study evaluated 2,811 patients suffering from depression, of whom 628 had previously attempted suicide. Researchers "looked especially at the characteristics and behaviours of those who had attempted suicide", and found that "certain patterns recur" before attempts. They said the risk of an attempt was "at least 50% higher" if a depressed patient displayed: Dr Dina Popovic, one of the report's authors, added: "We found that 'depressive mixed states' often preceded suicide attempts. "A depressive mixed state is where a patient is depressed, but also has symptoms of 'excitation', or mania." Michael Mansfield QC, whose daughter Anna took her own life earlier this year, said her death came "out of the blue". He said she had two children and a successful career, and no one suspected she was at risk of suicide. Speaking about the new research, he said: "We want to know more. We want somebody to correlate all this and make sense of what seems like a senseless situation. "So I would welcome anybody who's spent the time and bothered to assemble the pattern of behaviour because in Anna's case there was a pattern of behaviour and I for one didn't really spot it." Paul Farmer, of mental health charity Mind, said 6,000 UK people a year take their own lives - and "we don't know enough about why that happens". He said the ENCP research had an "important message" about the "indicators that people should look out for" if they are worried about someone. Factors already established included people being very withdrawn or very anxious, he said. The study's findings are being presented at the ENCP conference in Amsterdam on Sunday.

Question: Depressed people who display " risky behaviour " , @placeholder and impulsivity are at least 50 % more likely to attempt suicide , a study has found .


9 June 2017 Last updated at 16:33 BST She will be working with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form a new government, as her party - the Conservatives - did not win enough votes in the general election to form the next government on their own. Click here to find out what happened throughout the day as the results of the election were confirmed. Newsround takes a look back at some of the memorable moments from the last 24 hours.

Question: After an incredibly busy 24 hours for UK politics , we have @placeholder that Theresa May will stay on as prime minister .


Private George William Chafer, who was born in Bradford, delivered a message under bombardment after the original messenger was knocked unconscious. The VC is the highest military decoration and awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. A commemorative paving stone has been laid in the city's Norfolk Gardens. Live updates on this story and others from across West Yorkshire "For conspicuous bravery during a very heavy hostile bombardment and attack on our trenches, a man carrying an important written message to his company commander was half buried and rendered unconscious by a shell. "Private Chafer, at once grasping the situation, on his own initiative, took the message from the man's pocket, and, although severely wounded in three places, ran along the ruined parapet under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and just succeeded in delivering it before he collapsed from the effects of his wounds. "He displayed great initiative and a splendid devotion to duty at a critical moment." Private Chafer was born in 1894 in Bradford but after his mother died he was raised by his aunt in Rotherham. He joined the East Yorkshire Regiment in 1915 and was posted to Meaulte, near Albert, in France where he was awarded the VC on 3-4 June 1916. He survived the conflict but had a false limb fitted after severe leg injuries. He died in Rotherham in 1966. The stone being laid is part of a national scheme to recognise World War One recipients of the Victoria Cross.

Question: A World War One soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross ( VC ) in an @placeholder act of bravery has been commemorated 100 years after the event .


Charlotte Christodoulou from Walsall, West Midlands, was discovered in the in the grounds of Harlescott Junior school on 4 January. Her grandfather Pete said the "fun-loving" 23-year-old was a "precious part" of the family. West Mercia Police said they were no longer treating her death as murder. An initial post-mortem examination proved inconclusive and further tests are being carried out. Three people arrested on suspicion of obstructing a coroner have been released on police bail until 6 March.

Question: The family of a woman found dead at a school in Shrewsbury have paid tribute to " a @placeholder mother , daughter , sister , niece and granddaughter " .


Media playback is not supported on this device Wood is one of 12 English players in the men's world's top 100, a statistic that compares favourably with the equivalent ranking in tennis, in which just four British players feature. "There are 10 of us that have come through amateur golf and broken into the top 50 in the world," said Wood. "If it was tennis, it would be global news." The 29-year-old from Bristol said he often buys newspapers for the "back pages" but is frustrated at the coverage golfers receive. "When you read about tennis players that are 100th in the world, but they are ranked number two in the UK, it is quite frustrating, because we're working just as hard as they are," he said. "I know we're working hard at promoting the game in different ways, but the standard of English golf is really as high as it's ever been."

Question: Defending PGA champion Chris Wood says home - grown players deserve more recognition for their @placeholder .


Accounts affected include those belonging to the singers Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson. Oscars presenter Ellen DeGeneres's selfie from the Academy Awards - the most retweeted picture of all time - was also affected. Several, but not all, of the messages have now been restored. Attempts to click on links to the missing tweets bring up a message saying: "Sorry, that page doesn't exist!". "We are currently researching a bug that has caused some Tweets to not be displayed," the service tweeted on its status page on Tuesday evening. The account indicated this was the third time the US company had experienced a significant fault this month. Previous problems involved a 45-minute period when many users were unable to log in to the service after a botched upgrade that was later "rolled back", and a 25-minute period when some users were unable to send or receive tweets from mobile apps. The current fault appears to have lasted for more than 12 hours. Among the tweets that became inaccessible were: It was reported that several of Styles's own tweets had also disappeared. Several Twitter users also complained he last message posted by the actor Cory Monteith had also become inaccessible. The Canadian star of Glee died in July from a heroin overdose. His message is among the posts that have since been restored.

Question: Twitter says it is investigating a bug that has caused some messages to become @placeholder on its service .


Or you can be more generous to Theresa May and her government, as she and it set out a 12-week consultation, seeing this as a process of asking the most fundamental questions about what kind of country the United Kingdom intends to be. It's already been widely noted that the prime minister has broken with four decades of Conservative Party orthodoxy in saying that government should not step back. She says it should step up to support business, at least where business can "self-organise" to lead change. What does that mean? There are choices here. Big choices. Potentially big trade-offs. For a start, is this about government picking winners - the sectors and the businesses that could shape tomorrow? That's got a bad reputation in Britain, though it's more accepted in other countries? Is it about government standing behind ailing industries? Those, for instance, that have the strongest political lobbying power, or of particular symbolic power? The words "industrial policy" suggest an emphasis on manufacturing, rather than embracing a post-industrial economy. Or is it about government helping the transition from declining industries to the rising sectors of the economy, and doing so through help with re-skilling workers? These rising sectors tend to have less political clout or lobbying power. If it is about new sectors, what will this industrial policy have to say about automation and robotics, which are set to transform our understanding and expectation of work? Even if we pick the right industries for the future, they may not be the big employers. Life sciences, for instance. As Britain exits the European single market, how much can industrial policy do to build up substitution - that is, UK-produced goods and services replacing the ones imported from the EU? Or does Theresa May's government intend to expose British firms to wider international trade, emphasising exporters over substitution, however much pain that might inflict in the transition? Is this about maximising growth, and putting resource where there is the best opportunity to compete internationally? Or is industrial policy primarily a regional policy, intended to rebalance the economy away from those hotspots, to those who have found that the mighty economic forces of recent decades - and the government choices linked to them - have left more of a chill? A clue to answering that is that the policy is being launched with a UK cabinet meeting in the north of England, while ministers announce funds to improve conference facilities in Blackpool. Two Whitehall ministers are in Scotland to emphasise that, although much of this is devolved, it still applies north of the border. Whitehall does not control the skills agenda or infrastructure priorities in Scotland. What it can do is influence investment through the tax system. It already does so with targeted tax breaks for the film industry and digital games, and it has done so for 40 years of North Sea oil and gas. Energy looks like being a key sector for Scotland in this industrial policy - both hydrocarbons and renewable. And already, there's a tension between the strategic role of investing in green power and the government preference for pulling back on the cross-subsidies that help its development. The ministers' visits emphasise skills in the hospitality sector (which has depended on EU migrant workers' skills), Scotland's university science base (likewise), and a highly successful leather exporting business in Renfrewshire. The new economy? Hardly. Trading in leather goes a long way back, somewhere close to the stone age.

Question: Industrial policy . You can see it as a re-heating of previous policies , and re-branding of @placeholder priorities .