Watchdog must fine social media companies that are slow to remove racism

Jess Carter on toll abuse took on her family

Jess Carter says racist abuse during the UEFA Women’s Euros made her “feel small” and devastated her family, who struggled to support her from afar while she was in Switzerland. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jess Carter relieved when white teammate missed penalty

Jess Carter says she felt “a sigh of relief” when a white teammate also missed a penalty in England’s Euros quarter-final, fearing the racial abuse Lauren James would face if she was the only player to miss. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jess Carter on ‘violent’ racist abuse during Euros

England defender Jess Carter tells ITV News she faced “violently aggressive” racist abuse from the moment she stepped onto the pitch at the UEFA Women’s Euros, and explains how her sister persuaded her to speak out. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jess Carter admits fear before Euros final

Jess Carter says she was “too scared to play” on the eve of the UEFA Women’s Euros final against Spain, fearing both football criticism and racial abuse if she made a mistake. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Culture secretary says she ‘won’t be watching’ MasterChef

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she “won’t be watching” the TV show MasterChef which airs on BBC One on Wednesday evening, adding she is “appalled about the revelations” around presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister: My heart goes out to Morecombe and Wednesday fans

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says “too many” football clubs have been through “hell”, following the reported financial difficulties of Morecombe and Sheffield Wednesday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister: Govt is focussed on growing the economy

Following speculation on possible tax rises in the autumn budget, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy insists the government “will take the responsible, long-term approach” to grow the economy and “ease the tax burden on working people”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn