The Latest Breaking News from England

Aslef’s final strike day disrupts rail services in south and east England

Cancellations or reduced service on many routes on Monday including commuter lines into London

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024

Quitting smoking could redirect £11bn a year into local economies, study says

Money spent on tobacco products in England ‘could instead be spent in shops, on entertainment or other services’, author adds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

NHS testing initiative to eliminate hepatitis C in England by 2025

Liver scanning and portable testing units to be rolled out in communities where people may be at a higher risk

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

‘A deeply broken system’: is it time England abandoned council tax?

In London, rates for Battersea power station’s £8m flats are still set with reference to its low-value past, and their rich owners pay less than householders in Hartlepool

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

‘Working with the landscape is a more sensible way of managing our rivers’: should we dismantle the UK’s dams?

Removing dams, weirs and culverts on waterways is hugely beneficial to wildlife and the environment – but there may be risks in a densely populated, flood-prone country

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

Iconic football haircuts

A look at some of the most memorable trims the game has ever seen

FourFourTwo · Apr 7, 2024

Secret home insurance commissions raking in millions for landlords in England and Wales

Insurers have banked huge hidden payments for buildings cover over many years, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

New Zealand beat England by seven wickets in third women’s ODI – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England have already wrapped up the series with this game to spare. Will the White Ferns get a consolation? Join our writers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Arsenal all White on the night as England rebel shines for Arteta

Brighton’s fans did not give their former favourite a warm welcome but he responded with an immaculate performance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Unsung Northeast joins Bradman club with Lord's record

Sam Northeast, who's never played cricket for England, has recorded the highest-ever triple ton at Lord's - and joined an elite club headed by Don Bradman.

AAP · Apr 6, 2024