The Latest Breaking News from England

Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final "fraught with danger", says Allan Border

Questioning Australia’s decision to not play any warm-up games ahead of the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes series, former captain Allan Border said the move is “fraught with danger”.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

More than 35,000 incidents of sexual misconduct recorded in NHS England

The new data includes rapes, sexual assaults, being touched without consent, stalking and abuse

Wales Online · May 23, 2023

Bristol City's Alex Scott takes centre stage as he's thrown in at the deep end for England U20s

Alex Scott played the full 90 minutes as England Under-20 began their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Tunisia

Bristol Post · May 23, 2023

England hospitals under-reporting sexual misconduct, say experts

Exclusive: Guardian/BMJ investigation finds 35,600 incidents of violence and harassment, but researchers say 100,000 more are missing

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

NHS staff report 20,000 claims of patient sexual misconduct over five years

Exclusive: Allegations across 212 hospital trusts in England include claims of rape, sexual assault and stalking

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

Teacher banned from classroom for life after asking students to perform sex acts

Lee Myers, 43, has been barred from teaching anywhere in England after his behaviour at Oldershaw School in Wirral

Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2023

Law Commission calls for tighter rules on use of personal records in rape trials

Review recommends legislative changes in England and Wales to counteract ‘pernicious’ myths contaminating court cases

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Fun the priority of new coaching campaign to boost activity among young people

The campaign is funded by Sport England and the National Lottery.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Nurses start voting on whether to renew mandate for industrial action

Almost 300,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing in England are being balloted.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Labour bid to force ministers to reveal details of horror schools at risk of collapse

A leaked government report last year warned that some school buildings in England were in such disrepair that they posed a 'risk to life' to children and staff

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023