Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing.

The Queen dined with actress Helena Bonham Carter and presenter and comedian Sir Stephen Fry to celebrate the work of 184-year-old literary institution The London Library.

The number of deaths across the UK specifically caused by alcohol has reached a record high, according to new figures. It is the fourth consecutive year a new record has been reported by the Office ...