12 h. ago Bank of England UK interest rates set for huge change says expert

The Bank of England will make significant adjustments according to a new forecast

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14 h. ago England set to hand out Ashes debut with Shoaib Bashir also in contention for fifth Test squad

Potts and Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney, with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes set to make a late call

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16 h. ago Matthew Potts set for Ashes opportunity and England mull Shoaib Bashir option

Potts and Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney.

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34 h. ago Sydney has a history of hosting Ashes comebacks – and launching dynasties | Geoff Lemon

Classic New Years Tests offer clues for how England and Australia can end this series on their terms at the SCG and set up for the nextIf you’re an England cricket team, a Test in Sydney doesn’t look so bad. The last few weeks have merited constant updating of England’s horrible streak in Australia since January 1987, which last week’s Melbourne win improved only as far as 51 played, seven won, eight drawn, 36 lost. In Sydney over that time, the calculation is a little friendlier, at 10 played, four drawn, two won, only four lost.So while the trophy is gone, a strong showing in this match could offer optimism that it might be a springboard for the future. Sydney has a history of involvement in Ashes comebacks, whether within a match, within a series, or in the longer term. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago England international leaves role for personal reasons with Welshman set to step up

Dan Cole has left Leicester Tigers with immediate effect and a Welshman is reportedly set to step up in his absence

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50 h. ago UK snow maps show 6 cities in England hit in first week of January

The latest forecast from WXCharts shows snowfall set for wide areas of England in the first seven days of 2026 with up to 8 inches settling

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50 h. ago UK snow maps show 6 English cities hit in first week of 2026 amid horror alert

The latest forecast from WXCharts shows snowfall set for wide areas of England in the first seven days of 2026 with up to 8 inches settling

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53 h. ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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8 d. ago England manager sacked on Christmas Eve gave heartbreaking statement after losing his job

Thomas Tuchel will hopefully be enjoying a more peaceful Christmas than the one he endured five years ago as he gets set to lead England to the World Cup next year

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9 d. ago UK snow maps show blizzard to hit England as one area set for eight inch drifts

A new snow forecast for the UK shows almost half of England is set for significant snowfall along with the majority of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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9 d. ago Five big Boxing Day Ashes Tests: Botham, Pietersen and Warne

Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackersIn the first session Australia set off at a lick, surging to 102 without loss with David Warner’s 83 the crux. Warner would go on to notch his 21st Test century, but not without a spot of drama when one run shy. Pity poor Tom Curran, who thought he had claimed Warner on 99 after the batter had spooned to mid-on and the eager hands of Stuart Broad. However, a replay revealed the England bowler had overstepped and his maiden Test wicket was snatched from his grasp. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK weather maps show exact date 16 cities set for minus 6C Arctic blast or colder

A new forecast show parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are set for a sudden Artic blast with temperatures dropping to at least minus six

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1 week ago MPs showdown over free bus passes for over 60s in England in big update

A petition calling for all over-60s to be given free bus travel throughout England has triggered a parliamentary debate, with MPs set to scrutinise the issue

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1 week ago Major free bus passes for over 60s in England plan update as date set

A massive campaign has been pushing for the change as people in Wales, Scotland and NI get the benefit but those in England don't - now MPs will debate the plan

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1 week ago England on the brink of Ashes series loss as Australia duo hand hosts major advantage

Australia set England a target of 435 to win the Third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval

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2 w. ago What you need to know about Brendon McCullum's England future as Ashes torture continues

The latest on head coach Brendon McCullum's future with England looking set to lose the Ashes before Christmas

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2 w. ago England coach denies Ben Stokes has been let down by his team after another Ashes collapse

England look set to slip to another Ashes series defeat in Australia after struggling with the bat on day of the third Test in Adelaide

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2 w. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost for mortgages

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

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2 w. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost to homeowners

The interest rate comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

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2 w. ago Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow

Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow  Reuters

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