Commonwealth Games: Birmingham beats Liverpool for 2022 endorsement

• DCMS says bid showed ‘clear value for taxpayers’ money’
• Decision on who will host Games by end of yearBirmingham has been chosen ahead of Liverpool as the recommended city for England’s bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.Having beaten Liverpool in a tight race to win the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s backing, Birmingham must now convince the government to approve the bid and underwrite the event’s costs. Related: England