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Yorkshire receive probe findings into Rafiq racism allegations

THE findings of an independent investigation into the racism allegations made by Yorkshire's former player Azeem Rafiq is belived to be received by the county club.

In an interview with ESPNcricinfo last September, Rafiq had claimed that "institutional racism" at Yorkshire had pushed him close to taking his own life.


In response, the club on September 5 hired a global law firm Squire Patton Boggs to lead a probe into the allegations. It is believed the probe is now complete.

Yorkshire say they will release a statement "in the next couple of days".

After Rafiq, 30, gave his statement to the investigation panel in November - there was a delay to release the findings of the probe, which almost took a year and now passed on to the club.

BBC Sport say Squire Patton Boggs declined to comment when asked about the findings of the investigation.

Rafiq had earlier slammed the investigation saying he had "lost faith" as the key witnesses were not approached by the panel for evidence. In June, Rafiq and Yorkshire failed to find a resolution in an employment tribunal case.

In that legal claim, the former England Under-19 captain alleged discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race, also victimisation of his efforts in addressing racism at the club.

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A traditional pub hotel group has outperformed luxury international chains in the UK's largest guest satisfaction survey, while one major operator continues its decade-long streak at the bottom of the rankings.
The Coaching Inn Group, comprising 36 relaxed inn-style hotels in historic buildings across beauty spots and market towns, achieved the highest customer score of 81per cent among large chains in Which?'s annual hotel survey. The group earned five stars for customer service and accuracy of descriptions, with guests praising its "lovely locations and excellent food and service.
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"Among boutique chains, Hotel Indigo scored 79 per cent with its neighbourhood-inspired design, while InterContinental achieved 80per cent despite charging over £300 per night, and the chain missed WRP status for this reason.

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