India vs England 5-match T20I scheduleEngland's Tour of India, 2024 (T20Is)S. No. DayDateTimeMatchVenue1Wednesday22-Jan-257:00 PM1st T20IKolkata2Saturday25-Jan-257:00 PM2nd T20IChennai3Tuesday28-Jan-257:00 PM3rd T20IRajkot4Friday31-Jan-257:00 PM4th T20IPune5Sunday02-Feb-257:00 PM5th T20IMumbai(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series against England, beginning on January 22 in Kolkata.Veteran seamer Mohammed Shami makes a much-anticipated return to the T20I setup after a 14-month absence. The 34-year-old pacer last played in the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. An ankle injury and subsequent surgery sidelined him, with knee swelling keeping him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.The Men’s Selection Committee has named Suryakumar Yadav as captain, while Axar Patel will serve as his deputy.The series also sees some fresh faces and promising young talents, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh earning their spots. Wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel have also been included, leaving no space for Rishabh Pant in the squad.The five-match T20I series between India and England will kick off on January 22 in Kolkata, with matches scheduled across iconic venues in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai,Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).

On Friday, the 10-year yield hit its highest level since late 2023, the last time investors fretted about government spending getting out of control. This week, the 30-year mortgage rate, which typically tracks the 10-year Treasury yield, reached its highest level since early July. In Germany, a benchmark for Europe’s debt markets, the yield on 10-year government notes, or bunds, rose 0.17 percentage points. But these longer-dated market rates are also affected by investors’ expectations about where the economy is headed, not just where it is now. “It’s a global story,” said Ian Lyngen, an interest rate strategist at BMO Capital Markets.

“The fiscal rules laid out in the Budget are non-negotiable. Following the Brompton visit, Ms Reeves joined in on a UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue meeting in Beijing with her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng. The Treasury has said that making Britain better will be “at the forefront of the Chancellor’s mind” throughout the visit. The yield on 30-year gilts briefly touched 5.43%, just below the peak of Thursday’s sell-off, which was the highest point since 1998. The UK Government has said its “reset” of relations with Beijing comes with the “firm recognition” that the two countries “will not, and do not, always agree”.

More than 30 people were rescued after a boat got into difficulty in the Channel overnight on Friday, the French Coastguard said. French media reported that the migrant who died was Syrian and was crushed by other migrants while on a leaky dinghy. A helicopter and boats were deployed to rescue the 35 migrants, including about 15 who were in the water. A UK Government spokesman said: “We can confirm there has been a tragic incident involving a small boat on the French coast which has resulted in the loss of one life. “This latest tragedy underlines the terrible dangers of small boat crossings, and we continue to do everything we can to prevent them.

A surprising new food trend is sweeping Britain. Look on TikTok and you’ll be struck by the startling number of videos from food influencers with millions of fans celebrating a seasoning they call “the king of flavour”. This might seem rather odd to those of us who grew up going to Chinese restaurants that proudly advertised themselves as “MSG-free”. For a long time, monosodium glutamate was reviled, held responsible for headaches, palpitations, dehydration. “MSG is just another seasoning … It

Council areas where British-Pakistani men raped young white girls have endorsed an Islamophobia definition which labels the phrase 'Asian grooming gangs' racist. This report says that using the term 'Asian grooming gangs' is a repetition of 'age-old stereotypes and tropes about Islam' of 'sexual profligacy and paedophilia, or Islam and violence'. The figures were revealed by the team running the first national police project to track and analyse 'group-based' child sexual abuse cases which includes the ethnic backgrounds of offenders. As previously reported, child groomers will get tougher prison sentences as part of a crackdown on the 'most vile and horrific of crimes', Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced this week. 'The punishment must fit the terrible crime,' she told MPs, as she outlined a series of measures to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Pembrokeshire named among the UK's best places to live in 2025 - here's whyThe best places to live in the UK (in 2025) have been revealed by The Times - see how Pembrokeshire fared. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography)Pembrokeshire has been named among the best places to live in Wales (and the UK) in 2025. The best places to live in the UK (in 2025) have been revealed by The Times, based on data this year rather than the usual panel of experts. Where are the UK’s best places to live – according to data? ADVERTISEMENTSo The Times has developed a list of the best places to live in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Warnings about the UK's gas supply make the lead for several of Saturday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph reports that British Gas owner Centrica says gas reserves are "concerningly" only half-full - 26% lower than this time last year. But National Gas, which owns the gas network, said the UK gets its gas from "a diverse range of sources" and that storage "remains healthy". [BBC]The lead image of the FT Weekend shows firefighters on the ground in Los Angeles as the paper reports that at least 10 people have died. The government is determined to avoid more tax rises, after the £40bn package in the Budget, the paper reports.

People love — or detest — Los Angeles because it is the opposite of New York. Then there’s all the wonderful hardcore nature of mountains, deserts and ocean within a few hours’ drive. Add in the endless sunshine and you have the ingredients for a laid-back, outdoor life. But this idyllic intermingling of the urban and nature is also inherently blighted — and reached nightmarish intensity last week. As LA rock prophets the Doors put it: “Strange days have tracked us down.

The Times ranked Worcester 60th out of 284 narrowly beating Malvern Hills for the top spot in the county after using data such as crime rates, Ofsted reports and GP satisfaction. Councillor Allcott said: "Our faithful fantastic city is full of history and has a big heart. "It absolutely doesn't surprise me that The Times has ranked us the best in the county. "The city boasts top-rated schools, including excellent state options and prestigious independents like RGS Worcester and The King’s School. "Both schools recently appeared in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025, ranking 4th and 9th for A-level and GCSE results in the West Midlands, with RGS being recognised as the best independent school in the region.

What does a royal warrant mean for businesses? What are royal warrantsPrincess of Wales , Kate Middleton , is set to grant royal warrants for the first time as she gradually resumes her public duties following a challenging year battling cancer. She looks after them well and whenever she re-wears them there is another uplift," she added.Royal warrants, valid for five years, enable companies to join the Royal Warrants Holders Association and display royal arms alongside their work. Recent modifications implemented by the King require warrant holders to demonstrate sustainable practices.Nearly 400 companies were featured in the December round of Royal Warrants issued by the King and Queen. Queen Camilla's recent warrant recipients include her hairdresser Jo Hansford and the official Tabasco sauce supplier.A royal warrant significantly benefits British companies domestically and internationally.Royal warrants, originating in medieval times, were standardised in the 15th century by Lord Chamberlain.

From clothes, books, shoes, bags, beauty items and little trinkets, my home ends up looking like a jumble sale by the end of December. Using the wise words and advice of Stacey and her Sort Your Life Out team, I began Mission Declutter 2025. On the left the organised socks and the right, the dumped out pile. Organise itAway from dumping out drawers and sorting through my clothes, Stacey often shares the importance of organising your home and the items within them. So, I got all my beauty items together, reorganised and ended up with a space that feels organised and simple.

We’ve rounded up some of the reasons why we think Richmond is worth a visit this year, if you fancy seeing this popular riverside borough for yourself. Richmond offers travel links by Underground, Overground and National Rail, as well as by bus and even Thames riverboat services from Richmond Landing Stage pier. Richmond is home to 22 Green Flag Parks as well as the very popular Richmond Park, known for its 650 roaming deer. Another pub worth visiting is the very famous one that you might have seen on TikTok – The White Cross in Richmond. Another pub worth visiting is the very famous one that you might have seen on TikTok – The White Cross in Richmond.

"At the same time, the UK government announced sanctions against the two companies, saying their profits were "lining (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's war chest and facilitating the war" in Ukraine. "Taking on Russian oil companies will drain Russia's war chest -- and every ruble we take from Putin's hands helps save Ukrainian lives," UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in a statement. "Among those it designated were people involved in Russia's metals and mining sector, "and senior officials of State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. "The move sparked condemnation from Rosatom, which called it "unreasonable and unlawful" in nature. "The sanctions are perceived as an element of unfair competition on the part of unfriendly states," Rosatom said in a statement published by several Russian news agencies.

No 10 and the Treasury are reported to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, including Personal Independence Payments. Officials are said to be exploring the possibility of tightening the rules around what proof is needed to receive disability payments. But the chancellor writes in the Times, external that Britain "has no choice at all" but to engage with Beijing to boost growth. In a comment piece for the paper, Reeves argues that national security and growth are not opposed. She argues that Britain can not ignore the fact that China is the world's second-biggest economy, and the UK's fourth-biggest trading partner.