The Latest Breaking News from England

Ministers said it is up to police forces in England and Wales along with healthcare boards to work out when and how to put the changes into place.

Plans to expand the number of subsidised childcare places for working parents in England ‘should not come at the expense of quality’, report says.

Ricky Ponting said England got carried away with their 'Bazball' approach, not acting smart in crucial moments. Despite dominating parts of the game, they lost the Ashes 2-1. Ponting believes they should focus on winning, balancing entertainment with results. He praised their talent, noting their first drawn game in 17…

Cricket in England is plagued by rain delays, but with good drainage and long summer days, play can continue. Golfers get on with it, and cricket should too. Fining players for slow over rates and long rain delays is harsh and unnecessary. Common sense should prevail to ensure more play…

Rain at Old Trafford denied Ben Stokes and his team the chance to win the Ashes in a fifth-Test decider but their attitude in this series has been inspiring

Harry Brook has said there is a “fine line between reckless and aggressive” as he admitted that his Ashes batting performances have, at times, fallen on the wrong side of it.

Burnley boss made a real impression with a speech to Steve Borthwick’s squad at Pennyhill Park in lead-up to France trip

Vincent Kompany’s presentation to England’s rugby squad offered valuable insight with Ben Earl intent on securing his place in the World Cup squad

The batter said his side would have won fourth Test if not for rain but Australia will retain the Ashes whatever the result in the final match

The tourists are 2-1 ahead with one Test to play.

Harry Brook scored a 50 at Lord’s but admitted there were flaws in his approach with the bat