The Bank of England must contend with a slowdown in Britain's economy but also stubborn inflation pressures when it considers whether to cut interest rates in early February as well as its message about the outlook for the rest of the year.

A weaker UK economy is expected to prompt the Bank of England to accelerate interest rate cuts; Goldman Sachs predicts up to six reductions by the end of next year. The investment bank’s analysts think that as inflationary pressures continue and economic growth slows,

Markets are greatly underestimating the likelihood that the Bank of England will need to speed up the pace of interest rate cuts, Goldman Sachs has argued. They forecast that UK interest rates could drop to 3.

Brydon Carse's efforts with with bat and ball are in vain as England suffer a two-wicket defeat to India in the second T20 international.

England crashed to their heaviest defeat of the Women’s Ashes in the third and final T20, losing by 72 runs as Australia continued their hunt for a whitewash.

England misery continues as Australia cruise to T20 series whitewash - Tourists could lose torrid multi-format series 16-0 with only one Test to come in Melbourne next week