Last week Mr Tillerson called a news conference to deny reports that he was considering quitting.

And sources close to Barclays deny reports that the bank is seeking to merge with rivals.

The UK home secretary, Priti Patel, refused to confirm or deny reports that Britain was planning similar action.

He did not deny reports that he sent an email earlier this year courting U.S. rival General Motors.

They declined to confirm or deny reports that no drugs or suicide note were found at the home.

Officials were forced to deny reports that the plane had landed in southern China, saying they were simply untrue.

Newcastle United are refusing to deny reports that Damien Duff will be sidelined for six months following foot surgery.

We have talent. Mr Shorten tweeted this morning to deny reports that he wanted to become Labor leader again.

EU officials were quick to deny reports this week that discussions about extending article 50 had already begun with the UK.

Bolton declined to confirm or deny reports in the New York Times and Washington Post of U.S. intelligence about the bounties.

Carlo Ancelotti's successor has been forced to deny reports some members of the Chelsea squad had become unhappy with his tactics.

But the europhile former foreign secretary did not deny reports that the government aims to hold the crucial vote in spring 2003.

Bank of China was forced to use its Weibo microblog to deny reports that it missed a loan payment on June 20.

Formula one team boss Eddie Jordan has refused to deny reports linking him with a multi-million pound purchase of Manchester United shares.

UK Coal said it could not confirm or deny reports that it was near concluding a deal with the government to save jobs.

However, senior U.S. officials deny reports that a letter is already in the works and say discussions are still at an early stage.