Follow BBC live coverage as the Rugby League Ashes returns after a 22-year absence, with England facing Australia in the first Test at Wembley stadium.

The recent rains and nor’easter might have moved the needle a little bit, but it’ll take more steady, consistent storms to alleviate this drought, experts say.

The Bank of England is reviewing lending to data centers that are a one way bet on the future of artificial intelligence.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said he will raise the "folly" of Brexit during a meeting with the governor of the Bank of England. Ahead of talks with Andrew Bailey, Flynn also called on the UK government to renegotiate its trade agreement with the EU.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea boast some of the many options at Thomas Tuchel’s disposal on either flank.

Winter across New England will likely see average precipitation and above-average temperatures for some, unless La Niña spoils the forecast.

In Wales, there is currently no childcare funding for children under two. However the Welsh government is rolling out 12.5 hours of free care a week for all two to three-year-olds under the Flying Start scheme. It said it had reached 15,901children through the scheme by by the end of 2024-25 - roughly 52% of two-year-olds in Wales.

From lethal finishers who can punish the tiniest of chances, to hold-up specialists who can orchestrate attacks, and lightning-quick forwards who thrive on getting in behind defences, England boss Thomas Tuchel has plenty of tactical options to choose from.

England Lionesses are back together for the first time since their Euro 2025 triumph in Switzerland back in July. As Sarina Wiegman’s side prepare for their next round of matches, this camp saw a

On Thursday, the Environment Agency gave England's water companies their worst ever combined marks in its annual rating system for their environmental performance in 2024, amid a spike in serious pollution incidents.