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Everton set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against League Two Fleetwood as they eased to a 3-1 win over Newcastle.

Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86 following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, it has been announced on his social media.

Sir Patrick Stewart’s first love was the stage and the plays of William Shakespeare but it was to be a science fiction series and a series of superhero films that brought him worldwide fame.

The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca admitted his players had not practised penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shoot-out on Wednesday.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s reward for beating Chelsea on penalties was a Carabao Cup quarter-final against the one side he wanted to avoid – former team Bournemouth.

Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John Healey has indicated.

Age checks could “significantly” enforce plans to ban under-16s from social media, but some children will find ways around the measures, Ofcom has warned.

Douglas Stuart’s Booker Prize-nominated novel John Of John is among the books shortlisted for Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026.

John Healey has denied postponing difficult decisions on the welfare system, insisting the Government is making changes “now”.

A new report has highlighted “substantial geographical variation” in prescribing of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro on the NHS in Scotland.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks.

The Government will aim to spend 3% of economic output on defence by 2030, and will plot a course for the target at next year’s spending review, John Healey has said.

John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide “breathing space” for the public amid a difficult domestic economic situation made worse by the turmoil of the Iran war.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence.

Bank taxes are set to rise by less than some in the industry had feared, as the Chancellor said he was asking “a bit more” from banks to help fund support on energy bills.

Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war.

Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war.

Bonfire Night will see the largest co-ordinated deployment of police resources in Scotland since the visit of President Donald Trump, a senior officer has said.

Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel will lead the stars taking to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance 2026.

Fleetwood shootout hero Conor Haughey admitted he had not even practised penalties before hitting an emphatic spot-kick that dispatched Arsenal and secured a Carabao Cup upset his manager Matt Lawlor described as “mental”.

A man is due to stand trial accused of attempting to murder 10 people in a mass stabbing incident on a London-bound train.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been challenged to deliver “meaningful help” for struggling families in his Government’s first Budget – rather than “showboating on TikTok and Gogglebox”.

Bradford are through to the EFL Cup quarter-finals for the first time since they reached Wembley in 2013 with a 2-0 win over Peterborough.

Fleetwood’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Premier League champions Arsenal was interrupted in the opening stages by a drone flying above Highbury Stadium.

The King will begin his tour of the Caribbean by acknowledging the “great suffering of the past” and confirm Commonwealth leaders will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit he will open.

Michael Carrick is expected to remain as Manchester United head coach for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea, the Press Association understands.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for making “ill-judged” remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong which saw the France captain dropped by several Chinese brands.

Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane could be in the running for a knighthood after the “extraordinary achievement” of winning the Ballon d’Or.

Andoni Iraola is growing into the role as Liverpool head coach but accepts he needs more wins to really start feeling at home.

Liz Truss has claimed it was not her 2022 mini budget “that went wrong” as she blamed the Bank of England for the ensuing economic turmoil and hit out at Treasury officials for failing to warn her of the risks.

Two British nationals have been charged over a plot to assist Iran’s intelligence service as part of the investigation into the suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford.

Dozens of schools are shut and people are facing travel disruption as high winds sweep Scotland, with warnings of 70mph gusts.

John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor on Wednesday against the backdrop of a difficult domestic economic situation, made worse by the international market turmoil caused by the Iran war.

A weather warning for wind remains in place for Scotland after storms over the weekend left two men dead.

Harry Kane described Monday’s Ballon d’Or triumph as beyond his “wildest dreams” – and then promised to try to win it again next year.

Harry Kane described Monday’s Ballon d’Or triumph as beyond his “wildest dreams” – and then promised to try to win it again next year.

Take That have been named as performers at the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize awards ceremony being held in Mumbai.

Police and fire services are not properly protected from cyber attacks amid a reliance on legacy computer systems and not doing enough to prevent human error putting them at risk, a watchdog has found.

Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of six new stamps honouring the service of the nation’s armed forces.

US rapper and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z will headline the 2027 NFL Super Bowl half-time show, it has been announced.

More than a third (35%) of homes across the UK are estimated to be in postcode areas where property values have fallen over the past year, according to Zoopla.

The Ballon d’Or website has published three separate articles naming Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe as winner of the 2026 men’s award.

The 54-year-old presenter is known for hosting 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Last One Laughing UK, as well as performing his own stand-up comedy shows.

Fresh weather warnings have been issued as strong winds and heavy rain are on the way after two storms battered Britain.

Royal Mail has revealed it will halt the full rollout of its second-class post overhaul until after Christmas amid calls for the service to urgently improve its performance.

R and B singer Chris Brown has avoided jail after striking a man twice in the head with a tequila bottle in a central London club.

Senior doctors in England are planning strike action for two days next month, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.

Kimi Antonelli will aim to finish his march to the Formula One title in style as he heads to Mexico City next weekend on the brink of the championship.

Workers are still trying to restore power to homes cut off during Storm Boelo.

It's as conditions continued to affect northern parts of the UK with winds gusts reaching 84mph

The manager's side crashed to a 3-0 defeat with his position already hanging in the balance

Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK has mocked prime minister Andy Burnham’s appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox and Prince William’s Graham Norton Show interview.

More than 82,000 properties are without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter northern parts of the UK with gusts reaching 84mph.

Britain’s high street banks are set to unveil stronger profits as they face the prospect of being targeted for a tax hike in the Budget.

Mikel Arteta is confident Arsenal will rediscover their potency from set-pieces after breaking their duck in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton.

John Healey should resign as Chancellor if he fails to set out how the UK will spend a 3% share of the economy on defence by 2030, the Tories have demanded.

Australian singer Delta Goodrem scored the first 10 of the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing on her return to the show from injury.

Thomas Markle Sr, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, has admitted to paying for sex in the Philippines but continued to deny allegations he had a hoard of child sex abuse images.

The Budget will provide more than £1 billion for social and affordable housing and give England’s mayors and regional leaders greater powers and funding.

Amber weather warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could be set to hit parts of the UK.

Clashes erupted as a mass march drew to a close in Paris on Saturday, a week after widespread rioting and looting.

A £7 million fund will be used to examine the potential for a future Olympics bid by northern England.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it passed a letter featuring claims of alleged offending outside the UK by Meghan’s father Thomas Markle Sr to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but did not share details with other law enforcement agencies.

The Government is to make an unprecedented intervention in the process to set water bills, with Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle expected to get involved in the regulator’s next price review.

Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizable police force for a round of new protests on Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest that shocked the country.

Tea drinking is good for your heart, researchers in China have concluded.

William joked about being mistaken for Purple Rain singer Prince and his childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

A new “biosecurity lab” will seek to use AI to protect against potential future pandemics as part of a package of investment in the technology, Chancellor John Healey has announced.

The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.

Mel C will take to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor during a fitness-inspired dance routine.

The old Brighton pier has partially collapsed into the sea and 31,000 homes have been left without power as Storm Austen sweeps across the South West, with further disruption expected across the weekend.

Vincent Kompany is in hospital after collapsing during a Bayern Munich training session on Friday.

The hunt for the next James Bond will reportedly reach its final stages this weekend as screen tests for the role will be held in London.

First lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday.

The Duchess of Sussex said she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” about her father in 2018, and is “deeply distressed” by newly reported accusations that he had a hoard of child sex abuse images.

Current plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro on the NHS “are unambitious” and reach a “woefully small number of people”, MPs have said.

Kits containing items to help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder will be available to borrow from libraries across the UK this winter.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help “supercharge” the fight against cancer, the head of a leading charity has said.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that households and businesses should prepare for “increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks” and potential disruption to essential supplies.

Friends and family of one of Russell Brand’s alleged rape victims told a court she did not go to police at the time because she “didn’t think she would be believed”.

A whisky bottle which belonged to John Lennon has gone on display in a museum.

Harry Brook became the first England batter to record a double century in one-day internationals as he propelled his side to 429 for four in their tri-series contest in Rawalpindi.

Kieran Hayler has been acquitted of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl when he was married to Katie Price after a court heard he said the charges were part of a “smear campaign” against him by his ex-wife.

Selfridges has unveiled its Christmas windows featuring scenes of festive traditions from cities around the world.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain across parts of the UK, with two named storms due to bring disruption.

Thirty-two Government services are offline and four are partially unavailable while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister has said.

Barclays has revealed it expects to have cut around 5,000 staff by the end of 2026 after turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make the bank more efficient.

Consumer confidence has tumbled before the Budget against a backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions, figures show.

Work tackling England’s potholes is “starting to turn a corner” as nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing is set to be completed this year, the Government has said.

Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK City of Culture for 2029.

Declan Rice stole the limelight from Harry Kane as Arsenal hit back to snatch a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena.

Manchester United fell to one of the most embarrassing European defeats in their history as Champions League upstarts Como ran out 4-1 victors to heap pressure on head coach Michael Carrick.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been confirmed as the next guest to appear on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date.

Attention is set to move to the Rosebank oil and gas field after Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended the decision to approve Jackdaw.

Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, it is understood.

The Education Secretary has said “change will come” on antisemitism in schools and colleges in England as she accepted all of the recommendations in Sir David Bell’s review.

The band Texas will rerelease their album White On Blonde for its 30th anniversary and embark on an arena tour next year.

The VAR who incorrectly awarded Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby goal last month has been reinstated to Premier League duty.

The King has paid tribute to the strength and resilience of the community in Aberfan on the 60th anniversary of a disaster which claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults.

Inflation rising to the highest rate in almost a year makes it more likely that the Bank of England will hike interest rates next month, with living costs set to rise further this winter, economists think.

Vinnie Jones has revealed he and Guy Ritchie had a tearful reunion on the set of The Gentlemen after they drifted apart “through the booze”.

The UK Government has approved plans to begin drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will join politicians, survivors and bereaved families in remembering the 116 children and 28 adults killed in the Aberfan disaster as people come together to mark the 60th anniversary.

New firefighting planes, bans on disposable barbecues and Australian-style public awareness campaigns are needed to tackle the growing threat of wildfires, MPs have urged.

The Independent Football Regulator will have “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said.

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City got their Champions League campaign back on track with an emphatic 5-1 win over AEK Athens.

The former Radio City tower in Liverpool is to be transformed into a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing experience as part of plans for an “extraordinary” new Beatles attraction, it has been announced.

A man accused of murdering a woman more than 30 years ago is to go on trial in January 2028.

Google has said it will investigate an incident that caused major disruption to its cloud network after confirming most services are back up and running.

More than 15 million people watched the first episode of this year’s Celebrity Traitors in the seven days following its transmission, figures have shown.

England were undone by the all-round excellence of Arafat Minhas as they started their winter and one-day international tri-series in Pakistan with an 87-run defeat in Rawalpindi.

Aston Villa have been hit with several injury problems but boss Unai Emery is keen not to use them as an excuse ahead of their Champions League home tie against Viking on Wednesday.

The King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed the Sultan of Oman to a rainy Windsor for his state visit to the UK.

Google has apologised after an outage in its cloud network disrupted a host of online services, including banks and the courts.

Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the trip to Como as Manchester United’s injury problems continued to mount.

The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic with failings allowing the virus to “spread like wildfire” and resulting in thousands of deaths despite the claim there was a protective ring around care homes, the inquiry has found.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has said it is a “dream come true” to release a Christmas single.

A weather warning for strong wind has been issued by the Met Office ahead of the arrival of the first named storm of the season.

The UK’s unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest level in more than a year despite the number of vacancies sliding for another month, new figures show.

Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced.

Leading A and E doctors across the UK have raised concerns about the pressures emergency departments will face this winter, with just 3% saying they are well prepared for the colder months.

Dame Esther Rantzen has been laid to rest in an “incredibly beautiful” funeral, but told how she felt “deprived of any choice over my own death”, in a newly-published note written before she died.

Tottenham climbed off the bottom of the Premier League after James Maddison’s superb 14th-minute opener inspired a 3-1 home win over Coventry.

Paris police said in a statement they had issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting”.

UEFA has given FIFA two weeks to provide answers and supply documents related to a series of controversies during Gianni Infantino’s presidency.

Staff at Britain’s electricity grid operator were not involved in a cover-up to avoid blackout risks becoming public this summer, but the organisation should address cultural and governance issues, an investigation has found.

Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for around two months with a knee injury, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed.

Bon Jovi have been announced as the first headliner for the British Summer Time (BST) festival in Hyde Park in 2027.

The French prime minister said he had instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office this week for parts of the South East, South West and Wales.

Four people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.

More than 150 schools in Northern Ireland have received an “Islamist” bomb threat, Stormont’s education minister has said.

England head coach Sarina Wiegman will lead the Lionesses through to the end of the 2029 European Women’s Championship after signing a two-year contract extension.

Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm.

Davina McCall has revealed she has cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new health update after her battles with breast cancer and a brain tumour.

Tim Minchin said he is “best at making people cry” as he reflected on writing music for the new The Cat In The Hat film, which he described as a story about “never letting go of the joy of innocence”.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has said screens have been her family’s “lifeline” and that it would be “incredibly hypocritical” to ban them for her children.

Luke Littler will not be going easy on the amateur players who will be trying to beat him in next week’s Netflix show.

Harry Maguire declared “you can’t question the togetherness” after Manchester United won a hard-earned point in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Roses rivals Leeds.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has praised his side’s response to their pre-international break humbling at Brighton.

The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work.

Profit warnings by UK-listed firms jumped to their highest level for almost two years in the latest quarter, according to new data.

People who play music out loud on buses could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has sent his “deepest condolences” to those affected by the deadly fire at a Canadian military base which killed four people.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana will return to court on Monday for allegedly throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer.

Political activist Tommy Robinson will appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial on charges of harassing two journalists by allegedly telling one “I’m coming to get you” and the other “I’ll be knocking at your door”.

The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat

Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre.

Canada’s defence minister has said a number of people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

Zack Polanski has slumped to his worst poll rating as Green leader amid the row over his party’s “Zionism is racism” policy.

The NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the Health Secretary has warned as she announced a £140 million boost for urgent care in England.

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley as their fight of the year rematch at The O2 Arena ended in a furious assault from the champion.

“I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV

Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in the French capital

Harry Styles has shared an unreleased song written for late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the two-year anniversary of his death.

Sonay Kartal’s dream comeback continued as she beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open.

A 16-year-old boy and a man aged 80 have been killed during a light aircraft crash in Scotland.

Donald Trump has waived new sanctions on Russia, as the UK prepares to join a major wargame intended to demonstrate support for Ukraine.

A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon primary , then tackled and fought with him – probably saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said on Friday.

More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link.

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.

Andy Burnham said he wanted to “move beyond the old politics of conflict” as he offered to work with the SNP to deepen devolution in Scotland.

A teenage hitman from Norway has been locked up for 20 years for plotting a murder on British soil for an Iran-backed international crime gang for a “thrill”.

England captain George Williams is convinced his squad have learned the lessons of their heartbreaking 2022 semi-final defeat as they prepare for a potentially crucial opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga in Perth on Saturday.

Sonay Kartal claimed one of the best wins of her career as she sunk world number six Elina Svitolina to reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Britain’s energy watchdog has launched a consultation on plans to reintroduce a measure to help protect suppliers from big swings in gas and electricity prices as the Iran war continues to impact wholesale markets.

The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said.

Banks have seen their shares sink lower amid mounting speculation the Chancellor is planning to hike taxes on the sector in his upcoming Budget.

Visitors have returned to a wildlife park nearly a week after a young man was mauled to death by one of its tigers.

The case of a British man who admitted recklessly causing the death of his son after the boy fell nearly 40ft from the fourth floor window of a hotel in Cyprus should have “never gone to court”, his lawyer has said.

Britain’s equalities watchdog has written to the Green Party about its “Zionism is racism” policy, in a bid to assess its impact.

A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said.

Marco Rose said it was a “privilege” to lead Bournemouth to victory in their first-ever home match in Europe after Sturm Graz were beaten 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium.

Rob Beckett has said he was “happy” to be murdered on the Celebrity Traitors as he felt he had “done almost all of it”.

Severe drought has been declared in parts of England, amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell “ladies” as they staged their first joint engagement since returning to the UK.

Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government.

Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills.

British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”.

Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.

Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months.

The Duchess of Sussex declared “it’s great to be back” as Meghan and the Duke of Sussex were cheered at their first joint engagement on British soil since their return to the UK.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children.

Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump.

Chancellor John Healey is facing competing demands to raise billions in extra taxes – including on banks – and to cut business costs as he prepares to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s Government.

Almost half a million people are set to receive a pay rise thanks to increases in the voluntary Real Living Wage announced today.

New wave band Blondie will release their first album in nine years, featuring the final recording of drummer Clem Burke.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be reopening a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in its handling of the case

Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson is enjoying his Unai Emery reunion as he continues his impressive start at his new club.

Pep Guardiola’s return ended in thrilling defeat as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris St Germain in their first home match since being found guilty of serious financial irregularities.

An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to carry out their first joint engagements since their return to the UK.

The UK economy reported surprise growth in August on the back of strong factory production, according to official figures, in a boost to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned Eritrea could face a complete visa ban unless it agrees to accept the return of more small boat migrants and convicted criminals.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola’s first Champions League hat-trick will provide the confidence boost the winger needs to settle into life at his new club.

Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027.