Sir Brendan Foster says the event needs to secure cover in case it is forced to be cancelled.

The alleged fraud was estimated at £78m but no-one will be charged, HMRC confirms.

Zahra Gillani is convicted of selling counterfeit items she bought through a Chinese website.

Gateshead will host the first Diamond League fixture of the season on 23 May 23 because the Moroccan city of Rabat is unable to hold the event.

Downing Street says an aide was asked to check the progress of the deal but not intervene.

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