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Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Bus fares to rise to £3 in England under new cap

The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.

Bus fare cap in England rises to £3

Keir Starmer announces 50% increase from next year

World - Financial Times - October 28

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway

Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway says it is "inevitable" England would "plateau at some point" having raised expectations.

England's Slade and Spencer start against All Blacks

Centre Henry Slade will resume his starting role in England's midfield against New Zealand on Saturday despite playing only 54 minutes of club rugby this season.

England beat South Africa despite defensive errors

Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.

Masked gang burgles England captain Stokes' home

England cricket captain Ben Stokes says a masked gang burgled his home - when his wife and two children were there - while he was in Pakistan for the recent Test series.

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

England's last executed 'witch' may have survived

A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.

Buttler extends England deal by one year to 2026

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler adds a year to his central contract, signing until the autumn of 2026.

George issues set-piece ultimatum to England forwards

Captain Jamie George has told England's pack that there can be no repeat of New Zealand’s set-piece superiority when the two sides meet again on Saturday.

England will continue to back young players - Trescothick

England will continue to invest in youth despite a 12th defeat in 18 one-day internationals, says Marcus Trescothick.

England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top

Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Ford focus can't obscure England's other shortcomings

George Ford's missed kicks and missed tackles obscured other failings that England must address to rescue their autumn campaign.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies

A spectacular maiden ODI century from stand-in captain Liam Livingstone helps England defeat West Indies by five wickets.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Opoku-Fordjour replaces Marler in England squad

England call up Sale Sharks prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour in their 36-player squad preparing to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.

England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson

England will be frustrated they let victory slip from their hands against New Zealand, writes Matt Dawson.

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

England's two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday should not be considered George Ford's fault, says Marcus Smith.

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

West Indies hammer England in series decider

West Indies claim a series victory over England after defeating the tourists by eight wickets in the third and final ODI in Barbados.

Trescothick asks for patience after big England loss

Interim coach Marcus Trescothick asks for patience from England fans after his side falls to a ODI series defeat by West Indies in Barbados.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecast

World - Financial Times - November 7

England drawn in Nations League group with Spain

England have been drawn in a Nations League group alongside holders and world champions Spain, with Belgium and Portugal making up the other two spots.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Latest in Borthwick's England Face

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Bus fares to rise to £3 in England under new cap

Bus fare cap in England rises to £3

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway

England's Slade and Spencer start against All Blacks

England beat South Africa despite defensive errors

Masked gang burgles England captain Stokes' home

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

England's last executed 'witch' may have survived

Buttler extends England deal by one year to 2026

George issues set-piece ultimatum to England forwards

England will continue to back young players - Trescothick

England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

Ford focus can't obscure England's other shortcomings

Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies

Opoku-Fordjour replaces Marler in England squad

England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

West Indies hammer England in series decider

Trescothick asks for patience after big England loss

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

England drawn in Nations League group with Spain

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