The Latest Breaking News from England

England rise and Scotland fall in new Fifa world rankings

The latest update to the world rankings comes just days before the draw for Euro 2024

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Owen Farrell abuse unjustified and damaging as rugby’s dark side takes its toll

In stepping away from international duty to protect his loved ones, Farrell has yet again shown the qualities that make him England and Saracens’ most trusted leader

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

Owen Farrell’s England exit shows elite sport’s tipping point – vital lessons must be learned

The England captain will step away from international rugby to prioritise his ‘mental wellbeing’, extending a wider trend in sport and highlighting the urgent need for change to avoid yet more elite athletes suffering

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Martin Odegaard reveals Declan Rice’s ‘brilliant’ impact at Arsenal

The England midfielder was among a host of standout performers as the Gunners secured top spot in Group B

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Six times more newly homeless families than new social houses, England data shows

Councils forced to put people in expensive temporary accommodation as only 8,386 social homes built in 2022-23

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Mary Earps to captain England as Lionesses face must-win Nations League double-header

Manchester United goalkeeper will take on the armband with both Leah Williamson and Millie Bright sidelined

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s diaspora in England

During a concert in Dublin in 2022, Bob Dylan paused between songs to pay tribute to another singer-songwriter who was in attendance that night. “I want to say hello to Shane MacGowan”, said Dylan, praising MacGowan as one of his “favourite artists”.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

Lancashire sign Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon for 2024 season

Lyon has plenty of experience in England and appeared for Worcestershire in 2017.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

What are England’s best and worst case scenarios in the Euro 2024 draw?

Gareth Southgate’s side topped their qualification group

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Palantir: privacy fears over handing NHS data to US defence provider show how lack of trust is holding back much-needed reform

Controversial US tech company Palantir has been awarded a £330 million contract to create a new system for sharing data – including patients’ medical details – within the NHS in England.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023