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Cost of football regulator double initial estimate

Cost of football regulator double initial estimate
BBC News Friday 23 October 2026, 12:19 UTC 1 min read
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The annual cost to clubs of English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) has risen to £20.3m, around double the amount initially estimated.

The annual cost to clubs of English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) has risen to £20.3m, around double the amount initially estimated.
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