Jacob Bethell has "no pre-conceived ideas" about his captaincy style as he prepares to become the youngest England skipper for a men's international match.

Overall, the total cost of residential care in England last year was £3.1 billion, rising from £1.6 billion 2019/20, said the Financial Times. The average cost to local authorities of placements in children’s homes rose by a third to nearly £320,000 in 2023/24, meaning an average cost of around £6,100 per child a week.

The Bank of England looks set this week to slow the 100 billion-pound-a-year pace at which it reduces its government bond holdings following increased volatility in bond markets, while keeping its main interest rate on hold.

Jodi Grewcock has been called up to the England Women's T20 World Cup training camp. The Essex batter is heading to Abu Dhabi where she will be part of the preparations for the tournament later this month.

Garner has set his sights on a place in the England squad after an impressive start to the campaign which saw him blasting home a brilliant effort from distance in the 2-0 win over Brighton in

Britain's jobs market has lost a little more steam, official data showed on Tuesday, potentially easing worries at the Bank of England about persistent inflation pressures.

Ireland white ball captain Paul Stirling says the side are "obviously disappointed" by a lack of competitive cricket this summer.

Tommy Freeman, the England and Lions wing, wants to switch to centre and believes his playing future lies predominantly at No 13.