New campaign urges public to reduce water use as UK emerges from heatwave Exclusive: £75m publicity drive will ask people to treat water as precious resource and cut daily use by 28 litres The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue The success of England as hosts has helped the tournament but the Netherlands coach had to give up her job to guide her country The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
One person a week in England dies with undiagnosed TB, study finds British-born, older men among those most likely to have disease found only postmortem, say researchers The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
'Disbelief' in India camp after Ireland debacle India's cricket team is reeling from a surprising 2-0 T20 series loss to Ireland in Belfast. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate attributed the defeat to the team's inability to adapt to the local conditions, particularly the pitch and larger boundaries, after their IPL experience. He emphasized the need for greater… The Economic Times · Jun 29
About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035 British Heart Foundation finds about 45 people a day expected to die over next decade if current trends continue The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
England facing children’s mental health ‘crisis’ as referrals hit 1m Commissioner calls for overhaul of state support after reporting 10% rise in young patient referrals last year The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Kane and Bellingham produce goods but England need others to step up The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Kate ‘grateful to be here’ and ‘strong enough’ as she completes Three Peaks trek The Princess of Wales, revealing the surprise challenge, climbed the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours this weekend. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Classic Ben Stokes – Joe Root not surprised friend ended England career in style Between them Stokes and Root have captained England for the last nine years. The Independent UK · Jun 28
Kate completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer charity Princess becomes first royal to climb highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, 18 months after cancer remission The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Ben Stokes was fallible but that is what made him the people’s champion All-rounder was a superb player but it was his vulnerability, personality and passion that won the hearts of England fans The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain The 35-year-old called time on his career during the third Test. The Independent UK · Jun 28
England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for Wednesday’s last-32 tie but Djed Spence is expected to have to fill in at right-back The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a ‘requires improvement’ rating Hiring more staff and providing interpreters are just some of the actions taken by Queen’s hospital to tackle core problems
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Risk of serious birth injuries is rising for women in England, data suggests About 31 in every 1,000 facing serious haemorrhage or tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as ‘national crisis’
The Independent UK · Jun 28 ‘I don’t think I have any fight left in me’: Ben Stokes explains reasons behind England retirement decision The 35-year-old made a shock announcement on day four of England’s third test against New Zealand
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate The England captain delivered another ‘I was there’ moment by taking a wicket moments after his international retirement was announced at Trent Bridge
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Princess Kate completes Three Peaks Challenge to help hospital where she underwent cancer treatment The princess tackled the challenge solo with support from Mountain Rescue teams along the route
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Kate completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond diagnosis’ The princess, revealing the surprise trek, climbed the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours this weekend.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Copa Independent | Why England’s issues are mounting – and who could be the next Scotland manager? Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama – but are there more questions than answers for the Three Lions ahead of their last-32 clash against DR Congo on Wednesday?
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Brendon McCullum hails Ben Stokes after international retirement The 35-year-old said he would pull up stumps after the third Test against New Zealand.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Thomas Tuchel has a new Jude Bellingham problem Bellingham has become England’s saviour so far at World Cup 2026 – a far cry from the previously strained relationship with Tuchel
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Thomas Tuchel reveals new message to England squad as knockout rounds begin at World Cup Three Lions turn attention to knockout football after beating Panama
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 ‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penalties