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Thames Water and Southern Water are hardest hit and will have to return almost £80m to customers.

Charley Hull has won The Ascendant LPGA in Texas for her first LPGA Tour title in nearly six years.

So complete was the humiliation of Erik ten Hag’s first Manchester derby that he chose to protect Cristiano Ronaldo from enduring the shame of being associated with such a performance. A 6-3 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday flattered United, with substitute Anthony Martial firing twice late on to add a modicum of respectability to the score.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has acknowledged she could have done a better job “laying the ground” for her package of unfunded tax cuts.

But there is no clear evidence of an autumn wave starting, says the Office for National Statistics.

Families of children who miss school face harsher penalties depending on where they live in England, the BBC has found.

Millions are seeing their energy bills go up, but there are ways to help ease the mounting costs.

One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."

Hundreds of royal fans have lined up outside Windsor Castle for the chance to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the chapel where the late monarch is buried opened to the public for the first time since her death.

The six-part series has been described as "premature" and "triggering", but also "mesmerising".

All roads now lead to Qatar for Europe’s top soccer nations after they played their final competitive games ahead of the World Cup.

The U.K. is already in the throes of a full-year recession, according to S&P Global Ratings, while Europe faces a tough winter and rising credit risk.

Today, funeral attire is subdued and dutiful. It wasn’t always that way.

A new show is expanding the story of the popular “Peaky Blinders” television series.

The fallout from the controversial ending to the women’s one-day international series between England and India shows no sign of ending. India secured victory in the third ODI at Lord’s on Saturday — and thereby clinched the series 3-0 — when spinner Deepti Sharma stopped in her delivery stride to run out England’s Charlie Dean as she backed up at the non-striker’s end in readiness to run. This rare form of dismissal — known as a “Mankad” after Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad, who first enacted it — is legitimate but is widely considered to be unsporting.

Pakistan pulled off a thrilling three-run win to level the seven-match T20 series 2-2 as England self-destructed in the last two overs on Sunday with the loss of a key batter followed by a golden duck and a run out. Chasing Pakistan's 166-4, England still needed 33 off 18 balls in the fourth Twenty20 international but greatly improved its chances when Liam Dawson (34 off 17) smacked fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain for 24 runs in the 18th over — including four boundaries and a six.

Buckingham Palace has released a photo giving the first public glimpse of the new ledger stone installed at the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.

Preparing for a hurricane can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few cool storm survival hacks you can use.

The BBC is reporting that the daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been barred from officiating at a funeral in England because she is married to a woman

The largest rise was in secondary school children as the new term started, according to the ONS.

"I would caution against buying Europe because of the cheaper valuations and interest rate movements," said Willem Sels from HSBC Private Banking.

Babar Azam returned to batting form with a century and Mohammad Rizwan hit 88 in a Pakistan record-breaking double-century opening stand to beat England by 10 wickets in the second Twenty20 on Thursday. Babar made an unbeaten 110 in his second T20 century off 66 balls as Pakistan reached 203-0 with three balls to spare to level the seven-match series. Moeen Ali accelerated at the back end of England’s innings with an unbeaten 55 off 23 balls and led the team to 199-5 after he won the toss and elected to bat.

The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.

Britain’s government has confirmed it is lifting a ban on fracking in England, arguing that the move will help boost the country’s energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

One researcher says the findings suggest "repeated exposure to flavors before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth" and help shape healthy eating.

Meghan Markle has asked for a meeting with King Charles III before traveling back to California with husband Prince Harry. Royal expert Neil Sean explains why it might not happen.

Adele Hankey, 96, a resident of Park River, North Dakota, has exchanged letters with the late Queen Elizabeth II for 70 years on their shared birthday.

Queen Elizabeth II is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall in London, and thousands of people are patiently waiting in line to pay their respect to the Queen who ruled for over 70 years.

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes speaks to Newsbeat ahead of the new WSL season which is expecting record crowds.

The South Montgomery Girls Softball League is now offering gift cards to a gun and ammunition store as well as a sporting goods store as prizes for its fall raffle fundraiser, instead of an assault rifle and pistol, according to information posted on its website.

A memorial service will be held in Houston for Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 22.

The British author known in part for his news-making bestseller on Princess Diana has a biography of Queen Elizabeth II coming out Nov. 15.

Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at 96, was lying at rest in Edinburgh, Scotland on Monday. “A girl from the Rio Grande Valley meeting the Queen of England is pretty special and pretty unique, and I have my hometown — Edinburg — to credit for my opportunity to meet her,” Lopez said. The day of the visit Lopez and some fellow reporters arrived to be cautioned on appropriate protocol. The aide said the queen probably would like to hear about Edinburg, Texas, and Lopez was introduced. It’s not clear how well appraised the queen was about there being an Edinburg in Texas before Lopez’s introduction.

A fundraising effort for a softball league in Montgomery County has some parents concerned and on edge.

“Colonialism is history in the West,” said a South African writer. "But in our countries, colonialism is now.”

But NHS bosses must make sure out-of-hours service is available and care home Covid boosters to continue.

Also known as the Stone of Scone, the symbol of Scottish monarchy was returned to Edinburgh in 1996.

The whole world, including Houstonians are saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II.

Shane Lowry tapped in for birdie at the 18th hole and then had to wait and see if Rory McIlroy could produce something special to force a playoff at Wentworth. McIlroy gave himself a chance and the crowd cheered as his long eagle putt on the final hole crept slowly toward the cup, only to stop less than an inch short. McIlroy crouched down, staring at the ball in disbelief, while Lowry hugged his caddie in the scorer's tent to celebrate a one-shot victory at the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday.

There have been moving and respectful tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as sports resumed in Britain following a nationwide shutdown Friday as a mark of respect for the monarch.

Windsor held a special place in the monarch's heart, it was also a place of work right to the end.

Queen Elizabeth's death comes at a time of flux for Britain, a country saddled with a worsening economic outlook, an energy crisis and increased inequality.

Strikes are cancelled, some sport is postponed, and a bank holiday is expected.

"With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II," wrote Ozzy Osbourne.

The royal line of succession determines who will be seated at the throne next — here's what you need to know about if Will or Harry can become king.

A Carnegie Mellon University professor drew pushback on Twitter after wishing Queen Elizabeth a painful death after it was announced she was in poor health.

Thursday is the first day of school for the Duchess of Cambridge's children as other royals made their way to Balmoral to be with Queen Elizabeth.

Numbers waiting for treatments, such as knee and hip surgery, reaches 6.84m in England.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children are starting the academic year at a new school after the family traded the bustle of central London for the slower pace of life outside the capital.

Traditional British fish and chip shops are facing an "extinction event" as prices for energy and fish skyrocket, the industry's official body and shop owners have warned.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her first speech in Britain since she and Prince Harry quit as working royals two years ago.

Staff claim a new IT system being rolled out in courts in England and Wales is beset with faults.

Temperatures this summer tied with 2018, according to data stretching back to 1884.

Many followers of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling are pointing out that her newest book appears to bear some similarities to her own life, as the plot revolves around an artist who is doxxed online.

Europe's hot, dry weather is the latest challenge plaguing farmers and their crops this year, as analysts warn smaller harvests may mean higher grocery prices.

Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills.

A car driven by Princess Diana for almost three years during the 1980s sold for 650,000 pounds at an auction Saturday in England, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.

The bride described the "John Wick" actor as friendly and kind after he appeared at her reception this month.

Large blues have best summer in 150 years after scientists brought the species back from the brink.

Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances.

Most hospital patients and care home residents will be longer be tested unless they fall sick.

"There was a woman crying in the tunnel, another woman having a panic attack," said one passenger left stuck in the tunnel thanks to a broken down train.

Police say a 9-year-old girl was killed Monday night in northwestern England when a gunman fired three shots at a man who forced his way into her home as he sought refuge from the attacker

Terminations at home had been allowed temporarily in England and Wales during the pandemic.

Up to six million people with extra costs will receive the additional cash sum, amid rising prices.

The government must stop bills being pushed up by the Ukraine war, the boss of Octopus Energy says.

The road to becoming the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 2000 is clear once again.

Queen Elizabeth II has eaten jam sandwiches every day since she was a toddler, according to her former private chef.

Almost 2,000 workers at the U.K.’s biggest container port will launch an eight-day strike Sunday over a pay dispute.

An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of Europe.

More than 700 Amazon warehouse workers in England staged a protest Thursday in a dispute over pay.

England’s women’s soccer team is continuing to generate unprecedented fan interest following its European Championship victory, with 65,000 tickets sold in less than 24 hours for its planned game against the United States at Wembley Stadium in October.

British prosecutors have charged a man with intending to “injure or alarm” Queen Elizabeth II after he was arrested at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day.

In soccer-mad England, which sees itself as the home of the world’s game, women and girls finally have a team full of heroes who look like them.

England has won a major international soccer tournament for the first time in more than half a century.

England beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the European Championship after extra time to win its first major women’s soccer title.

Britain’s Prince Charles is facing more questions over his charities after a newspaper reported that one of his funds accepted a 1 million-pound ($1.2 million) donation from relatives of Osama bin Laden.

Darwin Nunez has shaded Erling Haaland in their first matchup by scoring Liverpool’s final goal as it beat Manchester City 3-1 in the Community Shield.

U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has cemented her place as front-runner in the race to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson by winning endorsement from an influential former rival.

Thirteen-year-old Izzy Short struggles to pick her favorite England player as she anticipates the team’s appearance in Sunday’s final of the European soccer championships.

Scientists say the heat wave in England and Wales was definitely turbocharged by human-caused climate change.

Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley protested intolerance toward the LGBTQ+ community at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.

England against Germany at Wembley Stadium.

The Olympic soccer competition at the 2024 Paris Games will conclude with the women’s final for the first time.

The England women’s soccer team is the talk of the nation and capturing hearts and minds because of its run to the European Championship final.

A fossil of a 560-million-year-old creature, which researchers believe to be the first animal predator, has been named after the British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough.

Britons heading off on holiday by ferry face hours-long waits, and authorities are blaming French officials for the chaos.

Movie fighter pilots are depicted as highly trained military aviators with the skills and experience to defeat adversaries in thrilling aerial dogfights.

An independent inspection has found that Britain’s response to the increase in migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed.

Airplanes are a minor contributor to global greenhouse-gas emissions, but their share is sure to grow as more people travel in coming years.

Defending champion the Netherlands needed a late surge to beat Switzerland 4-1 and guarantee a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

The British government held an emergency response meeting to plan for record high temperatures next week after authorities issued their first-ever “red” warning for extreme heat.

British authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week, declaring a national emergency as forecasters predict record temperatures that will put even healthy people at risk of serious illness and death.

U.S. health officials say the toll of drug-resistant “superbug” infections worsened during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.K. Ministry of Defense says the first cohort of Ukrainian soldiers, many of whom have no previous military experience, have arrived in the U.K. for combat training as the eastern European nation races to replace troops killed and wounded in the war against Russia.

A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for rapper Gunna, who’s charged with racketeering along with rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people.

The suspected ringleader of a network that smuggled as many as 10,000 people on small boats across the English Channel to Britain has been arrested along with 38 others.