West Indies beat England in fifth T20I to seal series – as it happened Shai Hope’s immaculate 43 not out took West Indies to victory in a low-scoring series decider in Trinidad The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans. The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Surge in number of people in hospital with nutrient deficiencies, NHS figures show Exclusive: number of people in England and Wales admitted to hospital with deficiencies triples in 10 years The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
‘Children have bowed legs’: hunger worse than ever, says Norwich school Headteacher in one of England’s most deprived areas says cost of living crisis is having acute effect on pupils’ health The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Kalvin Phillips seeking January move away from Manchester City Newcastle and Juventus are among those interested in a loan move for Kalvin Phillips, who wants to leave Manchester City having not started a league game this season The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Cancer and maternity patients at risk if junior doctors strike in January, NHS bosses warn NHS Employers writes to British Medical Association warning of dangers of proposed six-day stoppage The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Covid-19 infection levels rising with one in 24 likely to test positive The data has been published as as part of the new winter Covid-19 infection study. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
Covid rising in England and Scotland as new variant spreads around world ONS figures show December increase in positive tests after JN.1 classified as ‘variant of interest’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
In UK Seaside Town, Migrants Call Barge Accommodation A 'Prison' In the damp December cold, a blue bus stops near Weymouth town centre in southwest England. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023
Covid infection rates double with one in 24 likely to test positive Infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as Christmas approaches The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
How Freddie Flintoff is bringing 'fresh energy' to inspire England in West Indies The cricket legend is spending time with the squad on their T20 tour Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Winds top 80mph as Storm Pia hits Scotland amid snow and ice alerts Winds of more than 80mph battered the northern half parts of Scotland as Storm Pia threatened to bring chaos to pre-Christmas travel plans.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 One in 24 likely to test positive as Covid-19 infection levels rising COVID-19 infection rates are rising in Scotland and England, according to new figures.
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 What are nacreous clouds? Rare phenomenon appears over England and Scotland People from Scotland, north England, and the West Midlands marvel at the rainbow-like scene they witness
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 Health secretary accused of deliberate slight over ‘doctors in training’ remark Victoria Atkins makes comment about junior doctors after refusing to resume talks unless they call off strike
The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023 Tom Curran faces four-match ban in BBL following altercation with umpire NEW DELHI: England's fast-bowling all-rounder, Tom Curran, has been slapped with a four-match ban in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) after a pre-match incident involving an umpire before Sydney Sixers' match against Hobart Hurricanes.
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 How to watch West Indies vs England: TV channel and live stream for T20 series decider Trinidad and Tobago to host fifth and final match of series
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Storm Pia wrecks Christmas travel plans by air, sea and rail Flights, trains and ferries cancelled as Met Office warns winds could hit 80mph
The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023 England eye T20 World Cup boost with Stokes and Archer's return NEW DELHI: England's white-ball coach, Matthew Mott, has expressed the pivotal roles that all-rounder Ben Stokes and pace bowler Jofra Archer are expected to play in next year’s T20 World Cup, provided they regain fitness in time.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 On this day in 2006: Steve Harmison calls time on England ODI career The then 28-year-old paceman was keen to focus fully on the Test format.
The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023 One-off Test, India vs Australia: Can the women spin another web? Australia represent different challenge for hosts who are buzzing after drubbing England
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Matthew Mott insists ‘results are out of your control’ as England coach After two wins in four days transformed the mood around England’s white-ball team, Matthew Mott has suggested he should not be judged by results