The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the 14th successive time, lifting its official rate to 5.25%.

Red Admiral butterfly numbers have soared by 400% this year, according to new data from Butterfly Conservation, which says the migrant species likes Britain's warming climate.

Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC it was "not appropriate" to compare a female cricket player to Barbie during a pitchside interview.

Greenpeace activists have covered Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home in oil-black fabric after climbing on to the roof of the property.

Josko Gvardiol will have a medical with Manchester City by the end of this week after the club finalised a deal for the RB Leipzig centre-back.

Tottenham cannot dare to expect life without Harry Kane to be straightforward but with Richarlison waiting in reserve, they are better placed than some might think. The Brazilian is a superior striker to anyone likely to be available to Spurs in the market.

England defeated Australia 56-55 in the Netball World Cup, their first-ever win over the world's No 1 side in the tournament.

Increased sales at high street retailer Next has generated an extra £10m of profit, the company announced in a trading update.

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies has been reported to the police over a leaflet questioning proposed sites for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

American NFL superstar Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.