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England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller

Watch highlights as England suffer defeat by Germany in an international friendly at Wembley as the teams that contested the Euro 2022 final return to the same stage to deliver a seven-goal thriller.

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?

Top stories - BBC News - October 28

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.

Top stories - BBC News - October 28

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

Top stories - BBC News - October 28

'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway

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

Top stories - BBC News - October 28

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.