The Latest Breaking News from England

Katherine Sciver-Brunt announces retirement from international cricket after record-breaking England career

The bowler made her England debut in 2004 and went on to take 335 wickets for her country

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

England ‘legend’ Katherine Sciver-Brunt retires from international cricket

Katherine Sciver-Brunt, who will still play in the Hundred, said: ‘Cricket has given me a purpose and many golden memories’

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

What do the Tories’ dismal local results mean for the general election? Our panel responds

The polls in England proved ‘disappointing’ for the Conservatives. Are gains by Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens enough to guarantee a Tory loss at the next election?

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Labour has no easy options over student loans, say education leaders

Warning comes after party ditched its promise to abolish university tuition fees in England

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Tell us: have you been affected by primary school closures in England?

If a primary school where your children attend has recently closed, or is under threat of closure, we’d like to hear from you

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

How King Charles's coronation will reflect his desire to be defender of all faiths

Nearly 30 years ago, the then-Prince Charles indicated that as king he wanted not just to inherit the monarch’s traditional title of “defender of the faith”, but also to be a “defender of faith”. The monarch swears oaths of commitment to Protestantism and as supreme governor of the Church of…

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

France set to feature in new women's rugby international tournament

Just six days after England edged past France to claim the 2023 women's Six Nations tournament, rugby union bosses have announced that New Zealand will be the venue for a new competition involving the top six women's international rugby teams.

Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2023

England hopes driving Cadan Murley on in race for Premiership try-scorer crown

Harlequins star focused on club duties while targeting Red Rose debut

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Map shows every 'outstanding' secondary school in England - see how yours ranks

More than 500 schools across England are rated as "outstanding" by the education watchdog, but less than 20 per cent of these were inspected by Ofsted since June 2021

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

Major transport operation to cater for coronation travel

Roadworks on major roads across England have been lifted and train services will be beefed up to cope with demand.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023