Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

Ben Duckett’s century was overshadowed by England’s batting collapse in Bristol before the forecast rain arrived too late to spare them from an ODI series defeat to Australia.

North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

Bruno Fernandes saw red as Tottenham cruised past misfiring Manchester United 3-0 and increased the heat on manager Erik ten Hag. Sunday’s Old Trafford encounter was a chance for these top-four ...

Chelsea’s Women’s Super League meeting with Manchester United has been postponed over “player welfare” concerns raised surrounding the scheduling of the Blues’ Champions League group-stage opener. The ...

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

Sussex secured the County Championship Division Two title in their draw with Middlesex on the final day of the season. Tom Haines made his third hundred of the season with 105 and James Coles hit an ...

Charlton Athletic made it four wins from four as they triumphed away at Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship.

Aston Villa could have gone level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table with victory at Portman Road.

The practice of increasing or decreasing prices based on demand has been compared to the way airline tickets and hotel rooms are sold.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.