The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, a day after official figures showed inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares offset by lower fuel costs and restaurant and hotel bills.

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher air fares offset by lower fuel costs and restaurant and hotel bills, official figures showed Wednesday. The latest reading from the Office of National Statistics means inflation remains just above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

The Bank of England will announce its latest policy decision on Thursday. The central bank is expected to hold its key rate steady. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden breaks down what to expect. (Source: Bloomb

Matt Roller debates how Harry Brook will captain England during their five-match ODI series against Australia.

Brook captains for the first time in international cricket on Thursday in the opening ODI against world champions Australia at Trent Bridge and even though Brendon McCullum does not take over the white-ball team until January,

Harry Brook believes England's approach to the Test and limited overs formats will "merge into one" when Brendon McCullum unifies the head coach role. McCullum will not combine his duties until January and,