Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

Charlton Athletic made it four wins from four as they triumphed away at Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship.